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Artemis II astronauts near record-breaking distance as mission reaches lunar peak

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are approaching a historic milestone as they travel deeper into space, closing in on the farthest distance ever reached by humans from Earth. The four-member crew entered the moon’s gravitational sphere early Monday while continuing their journey aboard the Orion capsule, which launched from Florida last week. They are expected to […]

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Obi faults Tinubu over recurring attacks after security assurance

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has faulted Bola Ahmed Tinubu over continued insecurity across the country, stating that recent events contradict the President’s promise to curb violence. In a statement shared on X on Monday, Obi said the President’s pledge that such attacks would not happen again had already been overtaken by events.

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Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for maintaining an active work schedule during the Easter

Otedola lauds Tinubu’s dedication, says he worked on Easter Sunday

Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for maintaining an active work schedule during the Easter celebration. Otedola made this known on Monday via a post on X, stating that he met with the president alongside Aliko Dangote on Easter Sunday. He said their meeting focused on economic matters, particularly how current

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Caleb-Mutfwang in an armoured personnel carrier

Plateau: Why I initially addressed crowd from armoured carrier — Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has explained why he addressed a tense crowd from an armoured personnel carrier following the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Jos, the state capital. The governor spoke on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he said the decision was based on security advice and the need

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FULL LIST: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE timetable

The West African Examinations Council has released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates. According to the final international timetable shared on WAEC’s official X handle on Monday, the examination will begin on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and end on Friday, June 19, 2026. The council said the

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United State President, Donald Trump

US currency to bear Trump’s signature

  The United States government has announced plans to introduce new paper currency bearing the signature of President Donald Trump, marking a historic departure from long-standing tradition. The Treasury Department disclosed the decision on Thursday, noting that the move will coincide with the country’s 250th anniversary. Traditionally, US dollar bills carry the signatures of the

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Otti offers automatic jobs, scholarships to ABSU first-class graduates

Governor Alex  Otti of Abia State has approved automatic lecturing jobs and postgraduate scholarships for first-class graduates of Abia State University (ABSU), alongside a ₦200 million fund to support young entrepreneurs. The governor announced the package on Friday at the university’s combined 30th to 32nd convocation ceremony in Uturu. Under the initiative, first-class graduands will

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A 14-year-old Nigerian student, Oluwadamilola Adeolu

History as 14-year-old Ekiti student wins 2026 African Spelling Bee competition

A 14-year-old Nigerian student, Oluwadamilola Adeolu, has won the Junior category of the 2026 African Spelling Bee competition held in Harare, Zimbabwe. Adeolu, a student of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado-Ekiti, claimed the top prize after defeating contestants from over 30 African countries at the continental event. The development was announced on the website of

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Unilever weighs food unit sale after receiving an offer from McCormick, as the consumer goods giant explores a strategic shift toward faster-growing business segments.

Unilever weighs food unit sale, receives offer from McCormick

Unilever says it is reviewing a possible sale of its food business after receiving an offer from McCormick & Company. The company confirmed on Friday that discussions are ongoing but not final. “There can be no certainty that any transaction will be agreed,” Unilever said. Its food unit includes major brands such as Marmite, Knorr

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US: Trump’s counter-terrorism chief quits over Iran war

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned, citing moral objections to the United States’ military campaign in Iran. Kent announced his decision Tuesday, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war. He argued that Iran did not pose an imminent threat to justify military action. “Iran posed no imminent

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