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,…
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been unveiled as a global face of the Italian luxury brand BVLGARI. Marking a major collaboration that blends literature with high fashion. As part of the partnership, the luxury house introduced a sculptural gold clutch that features a miniature original book written by Adichie. Making the piece not…
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…
US President Donald Trump told lawmakers on Monday that the war against Iran could end soon. He did not confirm any definite timeline for the conclusion. “It’s going to be ended soon, and if it starts up again they’ll be hit even harder,” Trump told lawmakers on Monday. Trump Explains Meaning of Soon However, Trump…
Five members of the Iranian women’s national soccer team fled their hotel in Australia and sought asylum following a match, according to Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding women’s rights and athletic participation in Iran. Players Disappear After Match in Australia The five athletes left their team…
