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The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed that it is aware of a controversial social media post by billionaire Elon Musk in which he mentioned no one was “even trying” to assassinate President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris. Though Musk later deleted the post and claimed it was a …

In response to growing concerns over Ukraine’s counteroffensive and to ensure national security, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the recruitment of an additional 180,000 soldiers for concrete protection measures. This new decree, set to take effect on December 1, will bring the total number of Russian military personnel to …

 A heated debate in São Paulo turned violent when mayoral candidate and news anchor, Jose Luiz Datena, attacked his opponent, Pablo Marçal, with a metal chair in an inappropriate manner.  The shocking incident occurred during a live broadcast, leaving Marçal with a fractured rib and a dislocated finger, putting him …

Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Kanu Agabi, has condemned politicians who manipulate elections and later seek divine intervention when faced with socio-economic challenges. Speaking on “Inside Sources” on Channels Television, Agabi expressed that those who rig their way into power cannot expect spiritual guidance in their roles, stating …

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on September 16 that Nigeria’s inflation rate declined to 32.15% in August 2024, marking the second consecutive decrease this year. In spite of the slight drop, experts warn that the economic situation remains challenging for citizens as the cost of essential goods continues …

Senator Shehu Sani has sparked a heated debate with his recent suggestion that Nigerians with Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) who fail to vote in elections should be imposed with heavy fines as a punishment as a result of their action.   While his intention may be to address the issue of …

A tragic accident on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge on September 16 left one man dead and eight others seriously injured after two commercial buses collided with each other.  According to Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident occurred in an axis …

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for selling petrol from the Dangote Refinery at a higher price than imported fuel. This move has left many Nigerians frustrated, as NNPCL began loading its first batch of Dangote-refined petrol on Sunday, …

Journalist Rufai Oseni has expressed concern about the harsh economic realities facing Nigerians, especially those residing in Lagos State.   During a segment on Arise TV, Oseni highlighted how the current state of the Nigerian economy has made it nearly impossible for families to survive on monthly salaries ranging from N400,000 …

Ryan Wesley Routh, the 58-year-old man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, was arrested in Florida on Sunday, September 15. In a photo obtained by Fox News, Routh appeared calm as he sat handcuffed in the back of a police car following his capture for the crime …

The Zamfara State Government has confirmed the death of 40 individuals in a boat accident that occurred in the Gummi Local Government Area in the country of Nigeria.  The incident took place on Sunday, September 15, 2024, when a boat carrying more than 40 people capsized in the Bakin Kasuwa …

Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, has gifted N1 million to 24 soldiers for their role in eliminating notorious terrorist and gunrunner, Habibu Sububu, the terrorist and his fighters. Sububu, who operated from the Sumke forest in Zamfara State and owned illegal gold mines, was killed in an …

Miguel Angel Aguilar, a popular fitness influencer and founder of Self Made Training Facility, is currently in intensive care after being shot in the face during an attempted robbery in Los Angeles that took place on Friday, September 13.   The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. when four men reportedly followed …

In a rare public message, the Royal Family has put aside their differences and wished Prince Harry, one of the family members, a happy 40th birthday, marking the first time they have done so in two years.   The post, shared on the official Royal Family X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram …

Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has been released after a brief arrest by the Department of State Services (DSS) upon his return to Nigeria on Sunday morning, September 15, as recorded. Sowore, the convener of the “Revolution Now” movement, had revealed his arrest on social media platform X shortly after …