News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
How the SpaceX launch actually went in 59 seconds. Image: REUTERS The inaugural flight of Starship, the colossal new rocket from Elon Musk’s SpaceX company, ended in a catastrophic explosion. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported during the unmanned trial that took off from the eastern coast of Texas on Thursday morning. However, approximately two […]
A kilogram (2.2lb) of the underground fungus can bring more than Syria’s monthly income. Image: AFP State media and activists report that the Islamic State group has killed a minimum of 26 individuals who were hunting for valuable truffles in the Syrian desert. According to reports from both state media and activists, the Islamic State […]
The drugs were allegedly abandoned with the intention of later retrieving them, according to Italian police. Image: EPA One of the largest seizures of illegal drugs in Italy occurred off the coast of Sicily, where approximately two tonnes (2,000kg) of cocaine were discovered floating, according to authorities. A total of approximately 1,600 drug bricks were […]
The fire broke out near Dubai Creek in one of the city’s oldest districts. image: REUTER According to local media, a fire at a residential building in Dubai killed sixteen people and injured nine others. A fire erupted in the historic Al-Ras district of Dubai, known for its high population of migrant workers and traders. […]
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. image: BBC Chancellor Jeremy Hunt claims the British economy is “back” and that his growth strategy has been supported at the International Monetary Fund gathering in Washington. Mr. Hunt, who succeeded Kwasi Kwarteng as the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), faced criticism as his predecessor left the previous IMF meeting […]
Ford launches hands-free driving on UK motorways. Image: FORD After Ford’s BlueCruise technology is authorized in the UK, drivers will be able to legally take their hands off the wheel. Ministers have granted approval for the implementation of “hands-off, eyes-on” technology on select motorways. This cutting-edge system, available initially in the 2023 models of the […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has committed to providing support to Nano Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (NMSMEs) to foster economic growth in the country. This pledge was made by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, during a meeting in Lagos, as stated by Mr. Olusayo Akintola, NAFDAC’s Resident Media […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly criticized FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, the manufacturers of the Peak milk brand, for appropriating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to promote their product on Good Friday. CAN General Secretary Joseph Daramola expressed in a statement that Good Friday holds deep significance for Christians worldwide, […]
Despite banking crisis, the US increases interest rates. Despite concerns that the move could lead to further financial turmoil following a series of bank failures, the US central bank has raised interest rates again. The Federal Reserve increased its key rate by 0.25 percentage points, citing a “sound and resilient” banking system. However, the Fed […]
