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Report Links Herbert Wigwe to 106 London Properties, Ranks Among Top Overseas Owners

London/Abuja — A new investigative report has linked late Nigerian banking executive to the ownership of 106 properties in London, placing him among the most significant overseas real estate holders in the UK capital. The findings, published by , form part of a broader investigation titled “Revealed: The billionaires who really own London,” which maps […]

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Denmark’s Frederiksen Wins Vote but Falls Short of Majority, Coalition Talks Begin

Copenhagen — Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has emerged from the country’s general election as the leading figure but failed to secure a parliamentary majority, triggering complex coalition negotiations. Frederiksen’s Social Democrats remained the largest party but recorded one of their weakest performances in decades, forcing the Prime Minister to submit her government’s resignation while

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NCDMB SPONSORS TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BOOST PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAPACITY

Port Harcourt — The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has sponsored specialized training in Oracle Primavera P6 for 50 participants in Rivers State, aimed at enhancing project management capabilities in the oil and gas sector. The programme focuses on equipping professionals with advanced planning and scheduling skills critical to large-scale industrial projects.Officials say the

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Nigeria: Fuel Prices Surge Despite Record Reserves as Oil Rally Bites Consumers

Abuja/Lagos — Nigeria is facing a sharp rise in fuel costs even as external reserves climb to a 13-year high, highlighting a growing disconnect between macroeconomic gains and everyday living conditions. Petrol and Diesel Prices Climb Petrol prices have surged to around ₦1,275 per litre and rising, following multiple upward adjustments by the within a

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U.S. Airports Face Severe Disruptions as TSA Staffing Crisis Deepens

Air travel across the United States has been thrown into disarray following a mass staffing shortfall within the , with 3,120 officers reportedly absent from duty on Wednesday, triggering unprecedented delays at major airports nationwide. Passengers encountered security lines stretching up to four and a half hours, as checkpoint capacity struggled to cope with surging

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Democrat Flips Trump’s Home District in Narrow Upset

In a closely contested race, Democrat has secured a narrow victory in the district encompassing Mar-a-Lago, defeating her Republican opponent by just 797 votes in a result that signals shifting political dynamics in a traditionally conservative stronghold. The district, closely associated with former U.S. President , has long been viewed as a Republican bastion. Gregory’s

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OpenAI Shutters Sora Video App Amid Mounting Losses and Strategic Reset

has discontinued its Sora video-generation application following escalating operational costs and weak commercial performance, marking a significant recalibration of its consumer-facing AI strategy. Internal figures indicate that Sora was costing an estimated $15 million per day to operate, driven largely by the intensive compute requirements associated with high-fidelity video generation. In contrast, the product reportedly

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Meta Hit with $381 Million in Damages in Two-State Legal Setback

Los Angeles & New Mexico — Meta, the Silicon Valley tech giant, has suffered significant legal defeats in separate court rulings across two U.S. states. A Los Angeles jury awarded $6 million, while a New Mexico court imposed a $375 million damages order, bringing the total to $381 million. These consecutive verdicts, handed down within

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DHS Shutdown Enters Day 41 as TSA Pay Gap Nears $1bn, FEMA Funds Dwindle

Washington, D.C. — The partial shutdown of the (DHS) has entered its 41st day, with financial and operational pressures mounting across key agencies. Nearly $1 billion in unpaid wages is owed to workers at the (TSA), raising concerns over staff morale and the potential impact on airport security operations nationwide. At the same time, the

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Ceasefire Signals Emerge in U.S.–Iran Conflict Amid Ongoing Military Posturing

Washington/Tehran — Fresh uncertainty surrounds the conflict between the United States and Iran, as reports suggest a possible pause in hostilities even as military preparations continue. U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a unilateral halt to American strikes, potentially as early as Saturday, though no official announcement has been made. Mixed Signals from Both

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