US Gas Hits $4/Gallon Amid Iran War Chaos

    American motorists are now paying more than $4 per gallon at the pump for the first time in nearly four years, as the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran continues to choke global energy supplies through the shutdown of the critical Strait of Hormuz. The American Automobile Association (AAA) confirmed that the national average…

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Businessman Jailed 30 Years for $100,000 Fraud

Businessman Jailed 30 Years for $100,000 Fraud

A Lagos State High Court has sentenced Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu and his firm, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to 30 years’ imprisonment for defrauding a foreign partner. Justice Ismail Ijelu delivered the judgment in Ikeja following a trial that exposed the theft of $62,500 and €36,020. The convict dishonestly converted funds intended for Caterpillar parts and DAF…

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UK, US, France Clear Nigeria’s Ambassadorial Nominees 

  Ten countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States and France, have formally granted agrément to Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees, the Federal Government announced on Monday, marking a significant step in President Bola Tinubu’s effort to fill diplomatic vacancies that have persisted since he took office in May 2023. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson,…

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Japan Deploys Long-Range Missiles Within Reach of Chinese Mainland

Japan Deploys Long-Range Missiles Within Reach of Chinese Mainland

Japan has stationed long-range surface-to-ship missiles in its southwest region, placing parts of the Chinese mainland, including Shanghai, within striking distance. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed on Tuesday that the batteries are now operational in Kumamoto on the southern island of Kyushu. The deployment marks a significant departure from Japan’s strictly pacifist post-war stance. Tokyo…

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China Moves to End Ash Storage in Residential Flats

  Chinese authorities have moved to outlaw the practice of using residential apartments as makeshift burial spaces for cremated remains, as rising funeral costs and a struggling property market drove grieving families toward an unconventional and increasingly popular alternative. New regulations that came into force on Monday explicitly ban “the use of residential dwellings specifically…

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Fire from Power Bank Sparks Midair Panic on Flight

  A trending video showing a fire outbreak caused by a power bank inside an aircraft cabin has reignited concerns about passenger behaviour and safety compliance on domestic flights, with aviation experts calling for stricter enforcement of baggage rules. The footage, widely circulated on social media in recent days, captured moments of panic midair as…

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