Bill Gates, one of the world’s richest individuals, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee in June, joining a growing list of prominent figures called in connection with the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, who has repeatedly denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, will take part in a closed-door, transcribed interview…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the newly completed Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge in Lagos, describing it as a marker of progress and a driver of economic growth in the nation’s commercial centre. The 5.04-kilometre corridor, first conceived during Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos governor in 2002, was completed under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. It was unveiled alongside other…
Iran is grappling with worsening economic hardship as inflation;already nearing 50 percent before the conflict continues to climb amid weeks of fighting and sustained sanctions pressure. The cost of everyday essentials such as food, medicine, and household goods has surged, with residents reporting sudden price spikes across multiple sectors. One Tehran resident said a basic…
Jim Whittaker, the renowned climber who became the first American to summit Mount Everest, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend at the age of 97. His family described him as a warm and optimistic person who devoted his life to sharing a love of adventure and a deep respect for the natural…
Iran has outlined alternative routes for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning of potential sea mine risks in the main shipping lane. The advisory, issued by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, urges vessels to follow designated entry and exit paths to improve safety and reduce the danger of striking mines. The move…
North Korea said Thursday that its latest series of weapons tests featured a variety of new systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-munition warheads, as it pushes ahead with efforts to expand its nuclear-capable arsenal targeting rival South Korea. The statement, carried by state media, followed reports from South Korea’s military a day earlier that…
Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has scaled down her official convoy and directed government officials to travel together in a single bus during official trips as part of efforts to conserve fuel amid ongoing shortages linked to tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, April 8, Hassan…
Dickson Chollom, a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly representing Barkin Ladi Constituency, has dismissed the continued use of the term “unknown gunmen” to describe recent attacks, stating that those responsible are now identified. Chollom, who also serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Transport, made this known during a…
