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Queen Máxima Urges Ghana to Prioritise Financial Health
Africa

Queen Máxima Urges Ghana to Prioritise Financial Health

Visiting Accra as the United Nations Special Advocate, Queen Máxima called on Ghanaian policymakers and financial leaders to focus on long-term household economic wellbeing rather than simply counting bank accounts. While over 80 percent of Ghanaian adults now maintain financial accounts, national assessments reveal that less than a quarter are genuinely financially secure.

US Eyes Nigeria’s Fashion Sector to Expand Bilateral Trade
Culture & Entertainment

US Eyes Nigeria’s Fashion Sector to Expand Bilateral Trade

Diplomatic envoys have identified Nigeria’s creative economy as a strategic gateway for deepening commercial partnerships between both nations. The initiative seeks to connect homegrown designers with American buyers while opening regional investment channels for international retailers.

7 hr agoBy Queen Diana Story
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.

7 hr agoBy Sofia Almeida

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Atiku Draws Massive Crowd as ADC Kicks Off 2027 Campaign in Sokoto
Politics

Atiku Draws Massive Crowd as ADC Kicks Off 2027 Campaign in Sokoto

The African Democratic Congress has officially launched its nationwide 2027 presidential campaign with a massive opening rally in Sokoto. Thousands of supporters brought the state capital to a standstill to welcome presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, turning the event into a public outcry over economic hardship.

7 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Sherritt Canadian Workforce Layoffs Hit Alberta Metals Refinery
Business

Sherritt Canadian Workforce Layoffs Hit Alberta Metals Refinery

Mining corporation Sherritt International will temporarily furlough roughly 47 percent of its domestic staff as it attempts to restart its idled nickel and cobalt operations. The 90-day measure directly follows feed supply shortages triggered by expanded international sanctions.

8 hr agoBy Thabo Molefe
Starbucks 2026 Holiday Merchandise Now Available in Stores
Brands

Starbucks 2026 Holiday Merchandise Now Available in Stores

Starbucks has officially launched its annual holiday campaign across participating coffeehouses, debuting festive cups, collectible drinkware, and seasonal beverages. The limited-time collection features nostalgic Bearista items, heritage Pike Place sets, and newly introduced winter menu recipes.

10 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
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.

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

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.

14 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
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.

15 hr agoBy Queen Diana Story

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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.

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

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.

18 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.

19 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Queen Máxima Urges Ghana to Prioritise Financial Health
Africa

Queen Máxima Urges Ghana to Prioritise Financial Health

Visiting Accra as the United Nations Special Advocate, Queen Máxima called on Ghanaian policymakers and financial leaders to focus on long-term household economic wellbeing rather than simply counting bank accounts. While over 80 percent of Ghanaian adults now maintain financial accounts, national assessments reveal that less than a quarter are genuinely financially secure.

26 min agoBy Grace Mwangi

Technology

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Xiaomi HyperOS 4 Global Rollout: Eligible Devices and Release Timeline
Technology

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 Global Rollout: Eligible Devices and Release Timeline

Xiaomi has published its international software roadmap, detailing the arrival of its HyperOS 4 update across global markets. The phased deployment runs throughout November and December 2026, bringing visual redesigns and performance upgrades to dozens of flagship, Redmi, and POCO devices.

2 hr agoBy Chen Wei

Transport & Aviation

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Air Canada Scraps Toronto–Mumbai Flight Route
Transport & Aviation

Air Canada Scraps Toronto–Mumbai Flight Route

Air Canada has officially decided against resuming its seasonal service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Mumbai, bringing an end to its scheduled link with India’s commercial capital. The cancellation comes amid shifting passenger preferences, increased nonstop competition on the corridor, and complex intercontinental airspace routing.

3 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From Portugal Duty After 23 Years
Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From Portugal Duty After 23 Years

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially stepped away from international football, concluding an unmatched 23-year career with the Portugal national team. The 41-year-old captain departs as men’s international football's all-time record goalscorer, having delivered 146 goals across 234 appearances and led his nation to historic European glory.

4 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore

Business

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South Africa’s Oldest Shopping Mall Sells for Nearly R400M
Business

South Africa’s Oldest Shopping Mall Sells for Nearly R400M

Octodec Investments has secured regulatory clearance to sell Johannesburg's landmark Killarney Mall to AJPG Property 1 in a landmark R397.5 million transaction. The divestment allows the real estate investment trust to reduce balance-sheet debt and redirect capital into higher-growth urban developments.

4 hr agoBy Thabo Molefe

Culture & Entertainment

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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.

5 hr agoBy Queen Diana Story

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.

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

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.

14 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
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.

20 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo

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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