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Former NHL star and Chicago Blackhawks analyst Troy Murray dies at 63 Former NHL player and longtime Chicago Blackhawks analyst Troy Murray has died after a lengthy battle with cancer, the team announced Saturday. He was 63. Murray spent 15 seasons in the NHL, including 12 with Chicago after the Blackhawks selected him in the third round of the 1980 NHL Draft. His standout season came in 1985–86, when he scored 45 goals and tallied 99 points in 80 games, earning the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league’s top defensive forward. Over his career, Murray recorded 584 points in 915 regular-season games while playing for Chicago, the Colorado Avalanche, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He capped off his NHL career by winning the Stanley Cup with Colorado during the 1995–96 season. Following his retirement as a player, Murray joined the Blackhawks’ broadcast team in 1998 and became a longtime radio color analyst. He was part of the broadcast coverage during the team’s S...

 Cuba reports crews fixed major power plant responsible for widespread blackout   Cuban authorities said they expect to restart a major thermoelectric plant on Saturday after it shut down earlier in the week, triggering a widespread blackout. The Antonio Guiteras plant had gone offline on Wednesday when a boiler broke, leaving millions of residents in western Cuba without power. Crews worked carefully to repair the equipment, with engineers noting that the confined space and high temperatures made the operation slow but necessary for safety. Cuba’s Electric Union reported that only about 1,000 megawatts of electricity were available afterward, less than half of the island’s current demand, leaving many customers still without power. This is the second significant outage to hit western Cuba in three months, with officials attributing the problems to an aging grid and limited fuel supplies. Cuba, which relies heavily on oil imports from Venezuela, has recently faced tighter fuel...

 Peru nightclub blast injures 33, including children, officials report LIMA, PERU - A nightclub bombing in Peru has left 33 people injured, including three teenagers, authorities said Saturday. The blast struck the Dali nightclub in Trujillo, on the northern coast, during the early hours before dawn, according to the local Emergency Operations Center. Five of the victims are in serious condition, with some undergoing surgery for shrapnel wounds and amputations, officials said. Among those injured are a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds. The motive behind the explosion remains unknown, and no suspects have been identified. The attack comes less than a month after another blast in Trujillo damaged 25 homes but caused no injuries. The region has seen rising violence linked to organized crime, extortion, and illegal mining. In 2025, authorities recorded 286 explosions across La Libertad, with nearly half occurring in Trujillo, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

 NPF BOOST COUNTER TERROR FIGHT: TRAINS OFFICERS IN CLOSE QUARTER BATTLE TACTICS  The Nigeria Police Force has expanded its counter-terrorism capacity with fresh training for operatives of its Counter Terrorism Unit. A statement by the force noted that the two-week programme, conducted in partnership with the British High Commission in Nigeria, trained fifty-six officers on Close Quarter Battle tactics and intelligence analysis to strengthen responses to terrorism, banditry and other security threats. At the closing ceremony in Abuja, officials commended the professionalism of the participants and urged them to deploy the new skills effectively in the field. The Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, represented by AIG Akoh Gabriel, said the initiative reflects the Force’s commitment to strengthening operational capacity against evolving security challenges. As part of the renewed strategy, the Police have also approved new Counter Terrorism Unit bases in Madagali, Ikot Od...

 At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash floods and flight disruption to Nairobi At least 25 people have died after flash flooding in the Kenyan capital caused flight disruption and left motorists stranded for hours. George Seda, the police chief in Nairobi, said some of the victims were drowned and others were electrocuted. He warned that the death toll may rise as search and rescue operations continue. Kenya Airways said flights were disrupted, with some diverted to the coastal city of Mombasa, and that disruptions would continue for hours. The military was deployed to assist emergency rescue services, and the local toll road operator waived fees for an elevated road. The heavy rain began on Friday and continued overnight, submerging vehicles and forcing motorists in some areas to wade through hip-high water to reach higher ground. Seda also said that more than 100 vehicles were damaged, with some overturning on the roadside and in parking bays. President William ...

" A surprise visit to my daughter Chi at her workplace @UN TOURISM  Headquarters,  Madrid. Having spent years moaning over her preference for overly casual clothing, I was pleased to see she's finally traded in her usual jeans and sneakers for a more corporate look. The Young shall grow😅 Wishing you, my Friends, a Happy New Month !" - Bianca Ojukwu.  More photos below. 

 Deputy Speaker Kalu Refutes Claims On NYSC / Law School Credentials Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu has refuted allegations of discrepancies in his participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Nigerian Law School, dismissing claims by a coalition of civil society groups as unproven and politically motivated. In a statement, the Deputy Speaker said the allegations were based on a petition that has neither been substantiated nor investigated by any competent authority. He emphasized that he has never forged or falsified any official record.  Kalu expressed confidence in the integrity of Nigerian institutions, stressing that he will fully cooperate as a law abiding citizen if any competent authority requests clarification on the matter.