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Air Peace to Begin Lagos–São Paulo Flights After Tinubu’s Brazil Visit

Air Peace to Begin Lagos–São Paulo Flights After Tinubu’s Brazil Visit Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest private airline, is set to make history once again by launching direct Lagos–São Paulo flights, following an agreement reached during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil. The milestone is expected to transform air connectivity
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Four Journalists Among 15 Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital

Four Journalists Among 15 Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital GAZA CITY – Tragedy struck again in the Israel-Palestine conflict as at least 15 people were killed, including four journalists, following an Israeli strike on a hospital in the heart of the Gaza Strip. Gaza health officials reported that
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Russia Claims Another Village Again in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region

Again, Russia Claims Another Village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region Again, Russia claims another village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, with Moscow’s defense channels on Monday reporting a fresh advance deeper into Ukrainian territory as peace efforts stall. The latest battlefield update, still pending independent verification at the time of writing, underscores
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Israeli Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalist in Gaza

Israeli Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalist in Gaza The media world was thrown into mourning once again after reports confirmed that an Israeli strike killed Al Jazeera journalist Mohammad Salama in Gaza. The devastating incident has reignited global outrage and brought renewed attention to the dangers journalists face while covering
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Edo Assembly Clears Okpebholo’s Eight Commissioner-Nominees

Edo Assembly Clears Okpebholo’s Eight Commissioner-Nominees The Edo State House of Assembly has officially confirmed the appointment of eight commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Monday Okpebholo, marking a significant milestone in the formation of his executive council. The screening and approval process, which took place at the Assembly complex in Benin
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Russia hits Ukraine with drones as Kyiv celebrates independence day

Russia hits Ukraine with drones as Kyiv celebrates independence day ‎Ukraine’s air force said one missile and 24 drones impacted. Trump: ‘We’ll know in 2 weeks about peace in Ukraine’ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl discusses the options that are on the table and the possible stakes for a
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North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, state media says

North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, state media says ‎Annual U.S.-South Korea military drills began Monday in South Korea. ‎South Korea removes loudspeakers at North Korean Border removing the speakers, which broadcast music and news across the border, was meant to ease tensions between South
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Trump’s plan to send troops to Chicago is abuse of power, Illinois governor says

Trump’s plan to send troops to Chicago is abuse of power, Illinois governor says ‎US President Donald Trump visits the U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility on August 21, 2025 in Washington, DC President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy troops to Chicago is an abuse of power, the Democratic governor
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Kemi Badenoch: I’m Constantly Attacked Over My Race and Ethnicity

Kemi Badenoch: I’m Constantly Attacked Over My Race and Ethnicity Kemi Badenoch, the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade and one of the most prominent Black politicians in Britain, has revealed that she is constantly attacked because of her race and ethnicity. Badenoch, who is of Nigerian heritage,
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UK vows to speed up asylum claims as protests spread ‎ ‎

UK vows to speed up asylum claims as protests spread ‎The Labour government said on Friday it would appeal a court ruling blocking it from housing asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel in southeast England The ruling triggered the announcement of a wave of protests and counter protests outside hotels
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