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King Charles Strips Prince Andrew of Royal Titles, Orders Him Out of Windsor Residence

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a sweeping move that underscores his resolve to protect the monarchy’s integrity, King Charles III has stripped his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of all royal titles and ordered him to vacate his longtime residence on the Windsor estate. Buckingham Palace confirmed the decision in a statement on Thursday, saying the Duke of York will […]

Military Arrests 15 More Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Fresh developments have emerged indicating that the Nigerian military has apprehended an additional 15 officers of various ranks in connection with an alleged coup plot against the Federal Government. The latest arrests bring the total number of detained officers to over 40. According to sources who spoke with Vanguard, the new arrests were made following […]

Senate Confirms Dr Bernard Doro as Minister of the Federal Republic

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr Bernard Doro as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Doro’s screening, which lasted less than 30 minutes, saw lawmakers commend his wealth of experience and leadership credentials. The Plateau-born technocrat, who becomes the third minister from his state in the current administration, pledged to uphold fairness, transparency, […]

Edo Breaks into Nigeria’s Top Five in Fiscal Performance Ranking Under Governor Okpebholo

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State has achieved a major governance milestone, emerging among the top five best-performing states in Nigeria’s 2025 State of States Fiscal Performance Ranking — a first in its history. The independent report, which assesses how effectively states manage their finances, ranked Edo fifth nationwide, alongside Anambra, Lagos, Kwara, and Abia. This marks a significant […]

Over One Million ChatGPT Users Show Signs of Suicidal Thoughts — OpenAI

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has disclosed that more than one million users of its popular AI chatbot have exhibited signs of suicidal thoughts or intent during their interactions. In a recent blog post, the company revealed that approximately 0.15 percent of ChatGPT users engage in conversations containing “explicit indicators of potential suicidal planning or […]

Presidency Backs Military’s Denial of Alleged Coup Attempt

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, has reaffirmed that the Presidency stands firmly by the Nigerian military’s position denying any recent coup attempt in the country. Recall that on October 18, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) dismissed as “false and misleading” reports circulating online which claimed that activities […]

DSS arrests man in Rivers after social-media call for military takeover

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a Port Harcourt resident, identified as Innocent Chukwuma, after he allegedly used his X account to urge the Nigerian military to suspend the civilian government and seize power. According to reports, security agents trailed Chukwuma to his home in Oyigbo, Rivers State, and took him […]

Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica: Island Declared Disaster Zone

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Kingston, Jamaica — Jamaica has been declared a national disaster zone following the catastrophic landfall of Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded. At least three people have been confirmed dead ahead of the Category 5 hurricane’s arrival, though officials warn that the full extent of casualties remains unknown. According to […]