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ROBOCOP STATUE FINALLY UNVEILED IN DETROIT AFTER NEARLY 15 YEARS. (PHOTO).

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RoboCop statue finally unveiled in Detroit after nearly 15 years A 11-foot-tall bronze statue of the iconic science fiction hero RoboCop has finally been installed in Detroit, nearly 15 years after the idea first emerged. The 2.5-ton sculpture, depicting RoboCop as played by Peter Weller in the 1987 film, now stands outside the Free Age Production Studio in Detroit’s Eastern Market. Jim Toscano, the studio’s owner, expressed excitement over the installation, calling it “super impressive” and noting that it has already drawn visitors to the area. The project began in 2011 after a public exchange with then-Mayor Dave Bing sparked a fan-led campaign to bring the statue to life. Community arts advocate Brandon Walley and entrepreneur Jerry Paffendorf launched a Kickstarter that raised over $67,000 to fund the effort. Detroit sculptor Giorgio Gikas completed the statue in 2017, but legal hurdles, including obtaining rights from MGM, delayed its placement. With the statue now in place, organ...
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PROUD FATHER WELCOMES QUADRUPLETS IN KOGI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 PROUD FATHER WELCOMES QUADRUPLETS IN KOGI STATE Joy and celebration filled Kogi State as a proud father welcomed a set of quadruplets into his family. The arrival of the four babies has been described as a rare blessing and a miracle, bringing immense happiness to relatives and well-wishers. The family has received warm congratulations from friends, neighbors, and members of the community, who joined in prayers for the good health, long life, and abundant blessings of the newborns. Many expressed hopes that the children will grow in wisdom, strength, and favor. The joyous occasion marks a memorable moment for the proud father and his family, who are now embracing the gift of four at once. By Gabriel Jimoh
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BENUE: GBOKO LG CHAIRMAN DISSOLVES COMMITTEES, ORDERS RETURN OF RECEIPTS WITHIN 48 HOURS. (PHOTO).

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 BENUE: GBOKO LG CHAIRMAN DISSOLVES COMMITTEES, ORDERS RETURN OF RECEIPTS WITHIN 48 HOURS The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Council, Barr. Terseer Yina, has announced the dissolution of all committees under the council, including market and task force committees. As part of the directive, the chairman ordered that all official receipts be returned to the council store within 48 hours. Barr. Yina explained that the move is aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient management of the council’s resources. By Kuma saater
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BENUE GOVT BEGS UNIVERSITY WORKERS TO END STRIKE ACTION. (PHOTO).

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 BENUE GOVT BEGS UNIVERSITY WORKERS TO END STRIKE ACTION The Benue State Government has appealed to staff of the Moses Adasu University, Makurdi, MOAUM, to end their ongoing strike action to allow for a peaceful resolution of all contending issues. Recall that aggrieved staff of the institution had embarked on an indefinite strike action about two weeks ago over failure of the government to implement several approved welfare packages, including the payment of the new national minimum wage. DAILY POST gathered that the leadership of the aggrieved workers, including the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, and Non Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, the management of the institution and the government negotiating team lead by the Head of Service, HoS, had already signed a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement that would pave the way for an end to the dispute but the workers stood their grounds. The Head of Service, HoS, Dr. Agbogbo...
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VIRAL VIDEO SPARKS OUTRAGE: SENIOR STUDENT SEEN FLOGGING JUNIOR AT ST. ANDREW SECONDARY SCHOOL, ADIKPO, BENUE STATE.(PHOTO).

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 VIRAL VIDEO SPARKS OUTRAGE: SENIOR STUDENT SEEN FLOGGING JUNIOR AT ST. ANDREW SECONDARY SCHOOL, ADIKPO, BENUE STATE A disturbing video allegedly recorded at St. Andrew Secondary School, Adikpo, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, on Friday, September 19, 2025, has gone viral on social media. The footage shows a senior student flogging a junior student, an incident that has drawn widespread condemnation, especially from parents. Many expressed fears that such acts of bullying and abuse are among the reasons they hesitate to send their children to boarding schools. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. By Michael Tordue
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VILLAGERS PROTESTS AS HERDSMEN KILL CATHOLIC CHOIRMASTER, OTHERS IN BENUE. (PHOTO).

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 VILLAGERS PROTESTS AS HERDSMEN KILL CATHOLIC CHOIRMASTER, OTHERS IN BENUE 20th September, 2025   Traffic on the busy Makurdi–Abuja highway was on Saturday brought to a standstill as hundreds of angry villagers from Achakpa community, Agan, in Makurdi LGA of Benue State, blocked the road in protest against the killing of their loved ones by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 20, 2025, on the outskirts of Achakpa community along the North Bank–Lafia road, claimed the lives of a man identified as Tor Felafa, his son, and Mr. Francis Kulegwa, a senior choir master of Daudu Mission in the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi. Several others were abducted, while many narrowly escaped, with some persons still missing. Eyewitnesses said the victims were ambushed while working on their farms behind the village, a tactic the assailants allegedly used after closely monitoring farming activities in the area. The protesters, w...
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PPP INITIATIVE: LAGOS WATER CORPORATION ENGAGES CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 PPP INITIATIVE: LAGOS WATER CORPORATION ENGAGES CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS  ... To Enhance Service Delivery In response to concerns raised by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) regarding the Pilot Public-Private Partnership (PPP) on the Lagos Water Corporation’s Seven Mini and Micro Waterworks, the Corporation has held a clarifying engagement with CSOs at its Headquarters in Ijora, Lagos. During the engagement, the Managing Director of the Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, emphasised that the primary objective of the PPP initiative is to enhance effective service delivery to the residents of Lagos State. He explained, “We have chosen to implement a different approach to achieve improved outcomes, particularly to ensure adequate provision of potable water for Lagosians.” Engr. Tijani further expressed the Corporation’s commitment to making the pilot phase of the PPP a success, with the ultimate goal of expanding the number of Mini and Micro Waterworks available ...
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EFCC, KOREAN NATIONAL POLICE AGENCY SIGN MOU ON TACKLING FINANCIAL CRIMES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC,  Korean National Police Agency Sign MoU on Tackling Financial Crimes The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the National Office of  Investigation,  Korean National Police Agency, KNPA,   have signed a Memorandum of Understanding,  MoU,  on tackling economic and financial crimes and strengthening institutional capacities. The signing of the MoU  took place  on Tuesday,  September 16, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea at  the 3rd International Counter-Fraud Conference, themed "Global Fraud Shield: Coordinated Defense against Evolving Threats," hosted by the Korean National Police Agency.  The MoU focusses on information exchange,  best practices sharing,  capacity building,  institutional strengthening,  research collaboration,  asset recovery coordination, public education,  mutual support platform,  training exchange,  international cooperation and flexible expansion ...
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OLUKOYEDE ADVOCATES ELABORATE REFORMS TO REDUCE FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISKS IN AFRICA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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Olukoyede Advocates Elaborate  Reforms to Reduce  Foreign  Investment  Risks in Africa The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  Mr. Ola Olukoyede has described  elaborate reforms as the panacea to investment risks across the African continent.     He made this disclosure on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Washington DC,  United States of America at the EBII Group African Leaders & Partners Forum.  According to him,  lowering investment risks in Africa requires broad-based and radical reforms that would make the continent a beautiful bride to investors around the world. “De-risking Africa requires us to pay attention to reforms to improve the ease of doing business, respect for the rule of law and human capital development.  Success in this regard, requires strong institutions in view of the challenges, which already exist in the agricultural, renewable energy and solid minerals sect...
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FRSC FCT SECTOR COMMAND ARREST ONE CHANCE GROUP IN WUSE- ABUJA. (PHOTO).

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 FRSC FCT SECTOR COMMAND ARREST ONE CHANCE GROUP IN WUSE- ABUJA The Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, FCT Sector command has handed over a syndicate of One Chance to the FCT Police Command for investigation and prosecution. Sector Commander, Felix Theman said the syndicate was intercepted by its patrol team around Wuse route after the suspects pushed a victim from the moving vehicle.
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CYBER ATTACK DISRUPTS MAJOR EUROPEAN AIRPORTS.(PHOTO).

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 Cyber Attack Disrupts Major European Airports. Major European airports, including Brussels, Berlin, and London’s Heathrow, faced significant disruptions on Saturday due to a "cyber-related incident," according to a service provider.  The attack impacted check-in and baggage drop systems, leading to widespread delays for passengers.  Authorities are investigating the cause and working to restore normal operations.
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FG SETS UP JOINT COMMITTEE TO STRENGTHEN LEASING REGULATION. (PHOTO).

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 FG sets up joint committee to strengthen leasing regulation The Federal Government, through the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has set up a seven-member strategy and implementation committee to strengthen regulation of Nigeria’s leasing industry. The Registrar/CEO of ELRA, Mr Donald Wokoma to have said during a courtesy visit to the Director-General BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, that the committee would ensure that all leasing companies comply with statutory registration requirement. Wokoma emphasised the importance of enforcing this regulation, stating, “We must ensure that only duly registered and compliant leasing firms are allowed to operate, especially where public funds are involved.  "This is about enforcing the law, protecting public interest, and fostering professionalism within the industry.” He said a key decision from the meeting was that possession of ELRA’s registration certificate would now be mandatory...
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NAF AIR STRIKES ELIMINATES SCORES OF TERRORISTS IN BULA YOBE–BANKI AXIS. (PHOTO).

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 NAF AIR STRIKES ELIMINATES SCORES OF TERRORISTS IN BULA YOBE–BANKI AXIS ‎ ‎The Nigerian Air Force through the Air Component of Operating HADIN KAI  has terminated  over 25 terrorists in a coordinated night operation at Bula Yobe and Banki on 18 September 2025.  ‎ ‎A Statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that acting on reports from ground troops, a force package comprising Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance  and attack aircraft were deployed.  ‎Subsequently, the strike aircraft engaged the terrorists in three successive precision strikes on their movement routes and assembly areas, effectively terminating  more than 25 fighters.  ‎ ‎This successful operation highlights NAF’s decisive support to ground forces, its resolve to deny terrorists freedom of action, and its commitment to securing Nigeria’s North-East.
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VP SHETTIMA LEADS NIGERIA'S DELEGATION TO 80TH UNGA IN NEW YORK . (PHOTO).

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 VP SHETTIMA LEADS NIGERIA'S DELEGATION TO 80TH UNGA IN NEW YORK  Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly holding in New York, United States of America, between Monday, September 22 and Sunday 28, 2025. In a Statement by the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha said Shettima who is scheduled to join other leaders at the global event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations will also join other dignitaries at the high-level general debates from Tuesday, September 23rd to Sunday 28th. VP Shettima will also deliver Nigeria’s national statement on behalf of President Tinubu on Wednesday, September 24 between 3:00pm and  9:00pm, New York time. He will attend a special event on Climate for Heads of State and Government to be hosted by the UN Secretary-General on Wednesday, September 24, from 2:00pm to 6...
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OGUN NOW HAS N16TRN ECONOMY, ABIODUN SAYS AS MAG GROUP PLEDGES $2.5BN DISNEYLAND INVESTMENT. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Ogun Now Has N16trn Economy, Abiodun says as MAG Group Pledges $2.5bn Disneyland Investment Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the state economy has increased fourfold, jumping from N3.5 trillion to N16 trillion in the last six years. This was just as the state secured an investment pledge in the range of $1.8 billion to $2.5 billion. Prince Abiodun made the disclosure when he met with Messrs. Fayad Fayad, the Strategic Advisor, and Hassan Fayad, Public Relations and Communication Officer of MAG Group, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The governor also revealed that the state’s foremost tourist center, Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, generates about N20 million on a weekly basis after its renovation, compared to the same amount generated yearly before the turnaround of the tourist center. According to the governor, Ogun State has, in the last six years, grown in leaps and bounds in the areas of economic development, improved infr...
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‘HOW PREGNANT WOMAN WAS RESCUED’ — EYEWITNESSES SPEAK ON AFRILAND TOWERS FIRE. (PHOTO).

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 ‘How pregnant woman was rescued’ — eyewitnesses speak on Afriland Towers fire Beneath the looming silhouette of Afriland Towers in Lagos, a grim scene unfolded on September 16, as street urchins and local shop owners gathered in desperate solidarity to rescue distressed workers. The six-storey building, engulfed in thick smoke from a fire that started in the inverter room located in the basement, became a battleground where ordinary citizens transformed into heroes.  Workers trapped inside clung to windowsills, their faces etched with panic and desperation, seeking any means of escape as the smoke spread to upper floors. Amid the chaos, rescuers erected ladders against the building’s exterior, while others braved the smoke-filled stairwells without any sophisticated equipment but armed only with empathy and sheer determination. In groups, these rescuers carried unconscious victims down the perilous stairs, their bodies limp from smoke inhalation. Aderinola Ojo, one of the res...
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LASEPA TAKES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADVOCACY TO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LASEPA TAKES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADVOCACY TO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS ... Hosts Two-day Sensitisation Programme in LASUSTECH, LASUED The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA)  commenced a two-day Sensitisation and Awareness Programme on Environmental Protection with the theme: “The Power of Small Action: How Individuals Shape a Sustainable World.”  The programme, which started on Wednesday, included an advocacy visit to the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu. Speaking at the event, the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi underscored the critical role of individuals in shaping a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment.  Dr Ajayi, who was represented at Ikorodu by the Director of Noise Pollution Control, Mrs. Abosede Natufe, noted that the state of the environment today is the outcome of actions taken in the past, urging young people to embrace sustainable habits to secure a better future. He outlined practica...
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HAMZAT DONATES ICT CENTRE TO ALMA MATER, ODU ABORE PRIMARY SCHOOL. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 HAMZAT DONATES ICT CENTRE TO ALMA MATER, ODU ABORE PRIMARY SCHOOL Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat today donated an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre to his alma mater, Odu Abore Memorial Primary School, Mushin, in commemoration of his 61st birthday celebration. The Deputy Governor, who made this donation today at the school premises, said that the construction of the ICT Centre is in fulfilment of a promise he made during the 80th Anniversary celebration of the school, adding that his decision to build the ICT Centre is informed by the fact that ICT has contributed to whatever he has become in life today. According to Hamzat, “During the 80th anniversary of this school some years back, we went round and then we saw that there is no ICT centre here. And I just thought that this is something that I can do for this school. The motive behind my contribution is to let the children understand the need for the knowledge of ICT, which is where the...
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GUNMEN ASSASSINATE CATHOLIC PRIEST IN ENUGU. (PHOTO).

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 Gunmen Assassinate Catholic Priest In Enugu Gunmen Have Killed A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya, In Eha-Ndiagu Community, Eha-Alumonah, Nsukka Local Government Area Of Enugu State. Fr. Eya, Parish Priest Of St. Charles Catholic Church, Was Shot Dead On Friday Evening While Returning From Enugu. Sources Reported That The Attackers, Riding On A Motorcycle, Intercepted His Vehicle Near An Ongoing Type C Hospital Project. They Allegedly Fired At The Tyres, Forcing The Car To Stop, Before Shooting Multiple Times At Close Range. While Some Accounts Linked The Incident To Possible Kidnapping, Others Suggested It Was More Likely An Assassination, As The Priest Was Alone In The Vehicle And No Abduction Occurred. The Late Cleric Was A Native Of Ugbaike In Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area. As Of Press Time, Both The Police And The Catholic Diocese Of Nsukka Had Not Issued An Official Statement On The Killing.
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NIGERIAN LADY WEEPS AS SHE’S FORCED TO LEAVE THE UK JUST BEFORE COMPLETING HER DEGREE AFTER SHE EXCEEDED HER 20HR WORK LIMIT. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

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“All I wanted was to make my dad proud” — Nigerian lady weeps as she’s forced to leave the UK just before completing her degree after she exceeded her 20hr work limit A heartbreaking video of a Nigerian student in the UK has left many in shock after she revealed that her three-year academic journey has ended abruptly because she exceeded her work hours as an international student. The young lady, who travelled to the UK in 2022 for her BSc, broke down in tears as she narrated how her life took a painful turn. According to her, she lost her father in 2023, an incident that plunged her into deep depression. She blamed herself for his death and revealed how hard it was not being able to attend his burial, watching everything instead over a video call. Despite her struggles, she resolved to push through and graduate with a first class to make her late father proud. To cope with depression, she often surrounded herself with people. Her “happy place” became her workplace, and in the process,...
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RENOWNED ART COLLECTOR AGNES GUND, WHO LED MAJOR EXPANSION OF MOMA, DIES AT 87.(PHOTO).

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 Agnes Gund, who led major expansion of MoMA, dies at 87 Agnes Gund, a renowned art collector and philanthropist who played a pivotal role in expanding the Museum of Modern Art in the 1990s and promoting contemporary art, died Thursday night at her Manhattan home. She was 87. Her daughter, Catherine Gund, confirmed her passing. Gund was a devoted collector, surrounding herself with works by artists such as Mark Rothko, Jasper Johns, James Rosenquist, and Brice Marden. Later, she focused on amplifying the work of nonwhite and international artists. In 2017, she privately sold Roy Lichtenstein’s “Masterpiece” for $165 million, using $100 million to establish the Art for Justice Fund, which provided grants for criminal justice reform until its closure in 2023. Known for her generosity, Gund often remarked that she gave away more than she could comfortably afford, sometimes selling cherished pieces from her collection to support her philanthropic initiatives. Her involvement with MoMA ...
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TALIBAN FREES BRITISH COUPLE PETER AND BARBIE REYNOLDS AFTER MONTHS IN AFGHANISTAN . (PHOTO).

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 Taliban frees British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds after months in Afghanistan  The Taliban released a British couple on Friday after holding them in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges. Officials said the move appears linked to the Taliban’s ongoing efforts to gain international recognition as Afghanistan’s legitimate government, more than four years after they regained control following the U.S. military withdrawal. Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 80 and 75, had lived in Afghanistan for 18 years, running an education and training organization in Bamiyan province. They chose to remain in the country after the Taliban takeover in 2021. Their release was reportedly secured through mediation by Qatari officials in coordination with the British government and the couple’s family. During their detention, the Reynolds were largely held separately, but the Qatari embassy in Kabul provided medical support, medication, and regular communication with their fam...
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NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL TOWERS REOPEN SIX YEARS AFTER DEVASTATING FIRE. (PHOTO).

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 Notre Dame Cathedral Towers reopen six years after devastating fire French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday officially reopened the iconic towers of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris for public visits, marking one of the final milestones in the extensive restoration following the catastrophic fire of April 15, 2019. The reopening comes just ahead of the public debut this weekend, allowing visitors to climb 424 steps for panoramic views of the French capital. Since Notre Dame itself reopened in December 2024, nearly 30,000 visitors per day have streamed through its doors to witness the Gothic landmark’s remarkable restoration. Macron, who has overseen reconstruction efforts since the fire, led the inauguration, hosting world leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Britain’s Prince William, and former U.S. President Donald Trump. The reopening of the towers fulfills Macron’s promise to restore the cathedral within roughly five years, a significant achievement amid ...
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ELUSIVE SHIPWRECK DISCOVERED ON BOTTOM OF LAKE MICHIGAN AFTER 139 YEARS. (PHOTO).

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 Elusive shipwreck discovered on bottom of Lake Michigan after 139 years After more than 130 years beneath Lake Michigan, the long-lost shipwreck of the F.J. King has finally been discovered, the Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association announced. The 144-foot wooden vessel, which sank during a powerful storm in September 1886, was located near the Wisconsin-Michigan border using sonar and remotely operated vehicles. The F.J. King had sailed for 19 years before breaking apart, with debris spotted by lighthouse keepers and fishermen in the days following the sinking. Photos released by researchers show the ship largely intact, more than 120 feet below the lake’s surface. Historians note the vessel was carrying iron at the time, a common cargo alongside grain, wood, and other products. The National Park Service estimates that around 6,000 ships were damaged or destroyed on the Great Lakes during the 1800s, many of which remain undiscovered. Researchers are now creating a 3D model ...
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TRUMP RENEWS EFFORT TO END PROTECTED STATUS FOR VENEZUELAN MIGRANTS AT SCOTUS . (PHOTO).

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Trump renews effort to end protected status for Venezuelan migrants at SCOTUS  The White House sharply criticized lower court judges on Friday for defying the Supreme Court in an emergency appeal seeking to remove protected status from nearly 300,000 Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. for the second time. The Trump administration framed the appeal as a necessary response to what it called persistent disobedience by lower courts, a recurring theme in President Donald Trump’s emergency filings before the justices. U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer argued that recent rulings represented “an ongoing parade of lower-court decisions” that undermined the federal court system by ignoring or defying the Supreme Court’s stay orders. Trump’s latest emergency petition—his 28th since January—requested that the justices allow his administration to terminate temporary protected status (TPS) for Venezuelan migrants facing unsafe conditions in their home country. In May, the Court had ruled 8-1 in fav...
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