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 President Volodymyr Zelensky has  confirmed that United States (US) President Donald Trump’s administration diverted 20,000 anti-drone missiles originally intended for Ukraine to American forces in the Middle East, in an interview with ABC News published on June 8. Zelensky said Ukraine had counted on the missiles to help counter relentless Russian drone attacks, which include swarms of Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones. On …

•Passenger revenue declines in 2 consecutive years•Aviation experts cite Naira depreciation, inflation as major causes•Divided over outlook for 2025 Against the backdrop of the spike in cost of living triggered by sharp depreciation of the Naira and severe inflationary pressures, Nigerians reduced spending on foreign air travel by 30 per cent to $2.66 billion in 2024. Aviation experts attributed the …

“Solving cultism will reduce crime and foster national development.” Cultism has become a critical national security threat in Nigeria, with hardly a week passing without reports of killings or arrests related to clashes between rival cult groups. This growing menace has escalated violence, leading to frequent fatalities and injuries—not only among cultists but also innocent citizens. Once largely confined to …

Bill Gates is currently the shining star among other rich people who have promised to give away all or most of their wealth while still alive American billionaire and tech genius, Bill Gates, has redefined the landscape of philanthropy with his recent resolve to give his $200 billion fortune out over the next 20 years, following which the Gates Foundation …

CNN — National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that he is “very comfortable” with a trade deal closing between the United States and China after the two sides meet Monday in London. Hassett’s comments on CBS’ “Face the Nation” come after President Donald Trump said last week that he had a “very good” conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and that talks with …

By Idahosa Musa Benin – Former Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly and current Member, Representing Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency at the Nigeria’s National Assembly, Hon. Marcus Onobun, has distanced himself from any cult-related activities in his Iruekpen hometown, Edo  State. Tension, on Sunday engulfed the agrarian town of Iruekpen, following alleged resurgence of cult-related …

Paramount, Calif. (AP) — President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom after a second day of clashes between hundreds of protesters and federal immigration authorities in riot gear. Confrontations broke out on Saturday near a Home Depot in the heavily Latino city of Paramount, south of Los …

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Russia-backed Wagner Group said Friday it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic extremists and insurgents in the country. Despite Wagner’s announcement, Russia will continue to have a mercenary presence in the West African country. The Africa Corps, Russia’s state-controlled paramilitary force, said on its Telegram channel Friday …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Comrade Festus Alenkhe, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Muslims and non-Muslims alike on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In his goodwill message, Comrade Alenkhe emphasized that “a good life does not just happen,” noting that it is “built by daily prayers, humility, sacrifice, and patience.” …

By Idahosa Musa  Edo State Islamic Council has expressed deep appreciation to the Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo for the generous gifts of rams, bags of rice and cows to Muslims in the state for the celebration of Eid El Kabir. Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Abdulazeez Igbinidu, who expressed this in a statement in Benin at the weekend, said the …