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Tourist Submarine Sinks in Red Sea, Killing Six Including Children
Egyptian-Russian rescue operation recovers 29 survivors as questions mount over underwater tourism safety Hurghada, Egypt – A tourist submarine carrying 44 people sank near Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Hurghada early Tuesday morning, leaving at least six dead – including children – and nine injured, four critically. The “Sindbad” watercraft submerged just one kilometer offshore…
Prince Harry Resigns from African Charity Amid Boardroom Turmoil
Royal steps down from Sentebale foundation after governance dispute escalates Prince Harry has dramatically resigned as patron of Sentebale, the southern African charity he co-founded in 2006 to honor his late mother Princess Diana, following an irreparable breakdown with the organization’s leadership. The decision marks a painful rupture in Harry’s nearly two-decade commitment to HIV/AIDS…
Pope Francis to Make First Public Appearance Sunday Since Hospitalization
Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance on Sunday since being hospitalized for pneumonia, offering a blessing and a wave from a window at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties and has since been battling pneumonia in both lungs. In…
Osun State Governor Imposes Curfew on Ifon and Ilobu Communities Amid Renewed Land Dispute Crisis
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reimposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities following a fresh outbreak of violence over a longstanding land dispute. The curfew, which takes effect from 6 pm to 6 am, was announced on Friday, March 21, 2025, after gunmen reportedly invaded Ilobu community, resulting in one fatality, shootings,…
Super Eagles Ready for World Cup Qualifier Against Rwanda, Says Victor Boniface
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s readiness for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, scheduled for Friday. The Bayer Leverkusen forward emphasized the importance of the match, stating that Nigeria needs to secure a spot in the World Cup and that the team is prepared to deliver a…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Pleads Not Guilty to New Indictment in Sex Trafficking Case
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the once-revered rap superstar and hip-hop mogul, pleaded not guilty on Friday to a new federal indictment that expands the allegations against him in a sex trafficking and racketeering case. The updated indictment accuses Combs of sexually abusing individuals, coercing them into drug-fueled sex parties, and forcing employees to work under oppressive…
No Extension of UTME Registration After March 8th, 2025 – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that there will be no extension of the registration deadline for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) beyond March 8, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja. The UTME registration, which began on February 3rd,…