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No Kings” Protests Set to Challenge Trump’s Military Parade on June 14

Across the U.S., a wave of protests is building. The “No Kings” movement is planning a massive nationwide demonstration on June 14, directly opposing former President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C. Why Are People Protesting Trump? June 14 marks Trump’s 79th birthday — and the day of a huge military parade in the

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Democracy Day: Tinubu Addresses National Assembly Instead of Nationwide Broadcast

President Tinubu Addresses National Assembly on Democracy Day On Nigeria’s Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu chose to speak directly to lawmakers at the National Assembly instead of giving a nationwide TV broadcast. This change surprised many, but it was later confirmed by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The

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Akwa Ibom Commissioner Ini Ememobong Resigns, Says He Can’t Join APC With Gov Eno

The political scene in Akwa Ibom State has taken a fresh twist as Comrade Ini Ememobong, the Commissioner for Information and Special Duties, has resigned from Governor Umo Eno’s cabinet. His reason? He says he can’t follow the governor to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This development comes just after Governor Umo Eno announced his

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Elon Musk Hints at Ending Public Fight with President Trump

Elon Musk seems ready to dial down his very public feud with U.S. President Donald Trump. After days of sharp words and online jabs, Musk now appears open to reconciliation. It all started when Musk criticized President Trump’s economic policies—especially his tax and spending bill. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO warned that the president’s trade

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Elon Musk Slams Trump’s Policy Bill, Calls It a ‘Disgusting Abomination’

Tech billionaire Elon Musk sparked political waves on Tuesday after openly criticizing former President Donald Trump’s proposed agenda bill. Musk didn’t hold back. In a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter), he described the bill as a “disgusting abomination.” “I can’t stay silent anymore,” Musk wrote. “This huge, reckless spending bill is full of waste.

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Imo State’s VAT Woes: What’s Really Going On and How Ndi Imo Can Rise Again

In the first quarter of 2025, Imo State generated just ₦2.34 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT). That’s the second-lowest in the whole country—just slightly above Taraba State. For a place with smart young people, fertile land, many hotels, and lots of business potential, this is quite surprising. So the big question is: What’s really

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Why Trump Calls Putin ‘Crazy’ After Deadly Russian Drone Strike on Ukraine

Donald Trump didn’t hold back his thoughts. In a fiery Truth Social post on Sunday, the U.S. President slammed Russian leader Vladimir Putin as “crazy.” This came just hours after Russia sent a massive swarm of deadly drones into Ukraine, killing at least 13 people. The post quickly sparked reactions across the globe. And many

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