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NASA Swift Space Telescope Plunges to Earth After 22 Years
Science & Innovation

NASA Swift Space Telescope Plunges to Earth After 22 Years

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has burned up over Indonesia, concluding an extraordinary multi-decade campaign monitoring the universe's most violent explosions. The uncontrolled atmospheric reentry follows increased solar drag and a failed commercial robotic rescue attempt earlier this year.

8 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
Donald Trump Jr Heckled on College Campus After Midterms
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Donald Trump Jr Heckled on College Campus After Midterms

Demonstrators confronted Donald Trump Jr. at an Atlanta law school following midterm election results that saw Democrats win control of Congress. Protesters jeered the president's son as he exited a campus building alongside business partner Omeed Malik.

10 hr agoBy FGT Reporter

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Wild Horse Nine Rotten Tomatoes Score Debuts at 94 Percent
Culture & Entertainment

Wild Horse Nine Rotten Tomatoes Score Debuts at 94 Percent

Martin McDonagh's Cold War espionage comedy has secured a 94 percent critical approval mark across early festival and press reviews. The overwhelming reception establishes the Easter Island period piece as an immediate awards contender ahead of its worldwide theatrical release.

11 hr agoBy Queen Diana Story
Adam Hamilton Ends 94-Year Democratic Senate Drought in Kansas
Politics

Adam Hamilton Ends 94-Year Democratic Senate Drought in Kansas

Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Tuesday's midterm elections, pulling off one of the cycle's most consequential political upsets. The victory sends a Democrat to the United States Senate from Kansas for the first time since 1932.

12 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
William and Harry Honor Princess Diana in Rare Shared Moment
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William and Harry Honor Princess Diana in Rare Shared Moment

Prince William and Prince Harry have joined in recognizing nearly two hundred young changemakers from across the globe through their late mother's memorial charity. Despite their ongoing personal estrangement, both brothers sent personal letters of congratulations celebrating youth leadership and public service.

14 hr agoBy Queen Diana Story
Enugu Air Secures Approval for London Gatwick Route
Transport & Aviation

Enugu Air Secures Approval for London Gatwick Route

Enugu Air has received formal regulatory clearance to launch scheduled passenger flights between Lagos and London Gatwick Airport in partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation. The milestone introduces a second Nigerian carrier onto the high-demand route starting in December.

15 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Obama Reacts to Election Results With Direct Call for Unity
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Obama Reacts to Election Results With Direct Call for Unity

Former President Barack Obama urged elected officials to reject political division and address everyday voter challenges following Tuesday's midterm elections. His statement highlighted the importance of collaborative governance after decisive congressional contests shifted the balance of power in Washington.

15 hr agoBy Marcus Reyes

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FG Begins N50,000 Monthly Relief to Vulnerable Citizens
Nigeria

FG Begins N50,000 Monthly Relief to Vulnerable Citizens

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of monthly cash transfers to millions of vulnerable households across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Administered under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention, the presidential scheme deposits funds directly into validated bank accounts and digital wallets to offset food inflation.

16 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Peter Obi’s Convoy Attacked in Calabar, Police Arrest Suspect
Nigeria

Peter Obi’s Convoy Attacked in Calabar, Police Arrest Suspect

Police in Cross River State have arrested a 27-year-old suspect following an afternoon ambush on the campaign motorcade of presidential candidate Peter Obi in Calabar. Security operatives deployed tear gas to disperse armed attackers who shattered vehicle windshields during a public procession.

17 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Vance Blames Iran War for Sweeping GOP Midterm Losses
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Vance Blames Iran War for Sweeping GOP Midterm Losses

Vice President JD Vance delivered an extraordinary post-election rebuke to party hawks on Wednesday, identifying military involvement in the Middle East as the primary catalyst behind Republicans losing control of both chambers of Congress. His public assessment marks the sharpest internal reckoning yet within the administration following Tuesday's election setbacks.

18 hr agoBy Marcus Reyes
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Set for November Release
Culture & Entertainment

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Set for November Release

Nintendo has scheduled the release of its ground-up remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time just two weeks ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI. The bold scheduling decision positions the company's signature fantasy quest directly alongside the most anticipated entertainment launch in history.

19 hr agoBy Queen Diana Story

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Herbert Wigwe’s Daughter Tochi Marries Her Heartthrob
Culture & Entertainment

Herbert Wigwe’s Daughter Tochi Marries Her Heartthrob

Otutochi Wigwe has celebrated her traditional marriage to investment executive Wilson Omogbale Aikhomu in an intimate Lagos ceremony. The milestone brought both families together for cultural rites while relatives reflected with deep emotion on her late parents and brother.

27 min agoBy Queen Diana Story

Business

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China Regulatory Probe Halts OPay $300M US IPO Listing
Business

China Regulatory Probe Halts OPay $300M US IPO Listing

Nigeria-focused payments giant OPay abruptly suspended its New York public listing following unexpected inquiries from Chinese authorities. The sudden freeze occurred hours after pricing shares, stalling the digital bank's planned $4 billion valuation and broader African tech momentum.

1 hr agoBy Thabo Molefe

Technology

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Google Faces Backlash Over Search Cutoff for Schools
Technology

Google Faces Backlash Over Search Cutoff for Schools

Tech giant Google faces fierce criticism after confirming that K-12 schools restricting artificial intelligence will lose student access to Google Search. Educators, lawmakers, and antitrust critics have condemned the policy, accusing the company of using search dominance to force AI adoption into classrooms.

2 hr agoBy Chen Wei

Politics

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Hakeem Jeffries Vows to Rein in Trump as Democrats Take Congress
Politics

Hakeem Jeffries Vows to Rein in Trump as Democrats Take Congress

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has promised robust oversight of the White House after his party flipped control of Congress in the midterm elections. While pledging to investigate executive overreach, the incoming House Speaker stressed that lowering everyday household expenses remains his primary legislative mission.

3 hr agoBy Sofia Almeida
Donald Trump Jr Heckled on College Campus After Midterms
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Donald Trump Jr Heckled on College Campus After Midterms

Demonstrators confronted Donald Trump Jr. at an Atlanta law school following midterm election results that saw Democrats win control of Congress. Protesters jeered the president's son as he exited a campus building alongside business partner Omeed Malik.

10 hr agoBy FGT Reporter

Transport & Aviation

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Enugu Air Secures Approval for London Gatwick Route
Transport & Aviation

Enugu Air Secures Approval for London Gatwick Route

Enugu Air has received formal regulatory clearance to launch scheduled passenger flights between Lagos and London Gatwick Airport in partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation. The milestone introduces a second Nigerian carrier onto the high-demand route starting in December.

15 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
FG Begins N50,000 Monthly Relief to Vulnerable Citizens
Nigeria

FG Begins N50,000 Monthly Relief to Vulnerable Citizens

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of monthly cash transfers to millions of vulnerable households across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Administered under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention, the presidential scheme deposits funds directly into validated bank accounts and digital wallets to offset food inflation.

16 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Manhattan vs Kentucky: Wildcats Dominate Season Opener
Sports

Manhattan vs Kentucky: Wildcats Dominate Season Opener

The No. 23 Kentucky Wildcats opened their regular season with an emphatic performance against the Manhattan Jaspers at Rupp Arena. A dominant opening half set the tone as Mark Pope began his third campaign in Lexington with a commanding home display.

1 day agoBy FGT Reporter

Crime & Security

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EFCC Uncovers Illegal Oil Refinery in Ogun State
Crime & Security

EFCC Uncovers Illegal Oil Refinery in Ogun State

Anti-graft operatives have raided an abandoned processing plant in Ogere suspected of refining black sludge into commercial diesel. The facility was reportedly run by undisclosed foreign nationals who fled before security personnel entered the premises.

2 days agoBy Amara Okonkwo

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