Jürgen Habermas was born on June 18, 1929, in Düsseldorf, Germany. He came of age in the shadow of World War II and the Holocaust, experiences that shaped his lifelong commitment to democratic discourse and rational deliberation. Habermas studied philosophy and psychology at the universities of Göttingen, Zurich, and Bonn. He completed his doctorate in…
United States Central Command officials confirmed the crash of a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker in western Iraq. Consequently four crew members died in the incident. Central Command Issues Statement United States Central Command released an official statement on Friday. The command reported that the aircraft went down at about 2pm eastern time on March 12. The…
The United States Embassy in Abuja issued a security alert on March 13, 2026, regarding planned demonstrations by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. The diplomatic mission informed U.S. citizens that the group announced its intention to assemble and march in Abuja and other Nigerian cities on the same day. “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs…
NASA announced March 12 that the space agency targeted April 1 for the launch of its Artemis 2 mission. Officials selected the date after they completed a flight readiness review. The mission represented the first time humans traveled beyond low Earth orbit since 1972. Launch Date Announcement NASA Moon to Mars program manager Dr. Lori…
Nollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh has touched hearts online by fulfilling her promise to support a young student’s education. In a heartfelt update shared on her Instagram page, the actress revealed that she first met the Junior Secondary School (JSS) student during one of her evangelism outreaches. During that encounter, she pledged to sponsor…
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday. He acted after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years. The decision followed the U.S. war with Iran. Conflict Causes Price Surge Oil prices increased sharply because of the war. Subsequently President Trump…
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak launched Ghana’s national cannabis licensing regime on February 26. He declared the programme open for implementation during a press briefing in Accra. The launch followed the passage of earlier laws that created the legal foundation for controlled cultivation. Commission Invites Licence Applications The Narcotics Control Commission opened applications for licences on…
Meta announced on Monday that it will impose new “location fees” on advertisers beginning July 1, 2026. The company introduced these charges to offset Digital Services Taxes and other local levies imposed by governments in specific markets. The surcharges will apply to all advertisements delivered to users located in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain,…
Iranian forces struck a Thai ship as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. The attack set the vessel on fire and forced most of the crew to evacuate. Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the strike. Trump Warns Iran Against Disruption United States President Donald Trump had warned Iran…
A drone attack sparked a fire at the Ruwais Industrial Complex in Abu Dhabi on March 10. The strike forced the shutdown of the world’s fourth-largest single-site refinery. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company operators acted swiftly to protect the facility and its workers. Authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed the incident immediately. The government media office…
