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Elon Musk’s SpaceX completed final preparations early Monday to launch its powerful new Starship rocket system into orbit for the first time, on a short but highly anticipated uncrewed test mission from the Texas Gulf Coast. The SpaceX facility in Boca Chica, Texas was scheduled to launch the two-stage rocketship during a two-hour launch window that begins at 8 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT), making it higher than the Statue of Liberty at 394 feet (120 m). Whether or whether its goals are fully achieved, the test voyage marks an important turning point in SpaceX’s plans to return people to the…

Abubakar Abdulaziz, 30, of Sabuwar Santa, Musawa Local Government Area, Katsina State, is now being held by police on suspicion of allegedly kidnapping and burying a three-year-old boy alive. According to reports, Abdulaziz buried the kidnapped boy alive despite receiving N150,000 of the N800,000 ransom demanded from the boy’s father. The event was reported on Monday by CSP Gambo Isah, the Katsina State Police Command’s spokesman. Isah claimed Abdulaziz had confessed to committing the crime when he was apprehended on Thursday as a result of a tip-off. The suspected kidnapper and murderer, Abubakar Abdulaziz, 30, of Sabuwar Santa, the Musawa…

The White House said US officials are in contact with the military authorities in Sudan and urged for an immediate end to combat between the army and a paramilitary group. “We regret the increasing violence emanating from Khartoum and other parts of Sudan. A representative for the White House National Security Council urged a quick, unconditional ceasefire between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of the army, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, the commander of the RSF, have both been in direct touch with US…

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) estimates that the demand for primary energy would rise by 23% between now and 2045, necessitating the use of all available energy sources. According to the OPEC, several of its member countries have made significant investments in renewable energy as a consequence of its World Oil Outlook (WOO) prediction, which has garnered support from the G20 emerging countries. At the sixth Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 20223), which had the topic “Global Perspectives for a Sustainable Energy Future,” OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais made this statement. President Muhammadu Buhari opened the summit in…

In celebration of Bob-Manuel Obidimma Udoku’s 60th birthday, which will be celebrated on April 18, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari sent him warm birthday wishes. Nollywood, where the renowned actor has dominated for many years and appeared in more than 200 films, also joined in the celebration. The second-largest film industry in the world, with a strong global presence and recognition, was structured by Bob-Manuel, who served in various capacities as an actor, director, and producer. Buhari noted this in a statement released on Monday by Femi Adesina, Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity. Publish your assets, encourage…

Imo State’s Elders’ Council adopted a Charter of Equity for the rotation of significant political positions across the three Senatorial zones in order to promote peace and stability in the state. The three senatorial districts are Okigwe, Orlu, and the Owerri zone. The positions of Governor, Deputy Governor, and Assembly Speaker stand out among these positions. The Council has approved Governor Hope Uzodimma for a second term, stating that in addition to his creditable performance, his zone, Orlu, should be permitted to finish its eight-year term. The Council announced in a statement following its quarterly meeting that it had decided…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate, Aisha Dahiru Binani, was declared the winner of the rerun election last weekend, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended Hudu Yunusa-Ari from his position as a consequence. As a result, the REC has been told to avoid the commission’s office in Yola, Adamawa state. Independent National Electoral Commission has consequently instructed its Administrative Secretary in the state to assume care of its business in a letter dated April 17, 2023, and signed by its Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. Kogi APC Primaries: God will descend on INEC – Smart Adeyemi Part of…

Daniel Oluwafeyiropo, a clergyman, was placed on detention on Monday by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly raping two of his church members (names withheld). The founder of “I Reign Christian Ministry” was detained by Justice Ramon Oshodi at Kirikiri Correctional Facility awaiting the completion of his bail requirements. The defendant was given N20 million bail with two sureties in the same amount by Oshodi. According to him, one of the sureties must be the owner of a building in Lagos State, and the value of the building must be sufficient to pay the bail amount.…

After a two-day warning strike by aviation unions to urge their demand for implementation of their conditions of service, the intentions to demolish agencies’ offices to construct an airport city, and other various demands, there is a protest at the Lagos Airport as travelers stay stranded. Even though several airlines attempted to fly into Abuja in the early hours, their attempts were thwarted by aviation union members who took control of the airport and blocked the entrance and departure points of the aviation agencies’ annex headquarters with their vehicles. While everyone was loitering around the airport, employees of the agencies…

A list of ongoing investigations published on the British parliament’s website on Monday indicates that the Commissioner for Standards launched an inquiry against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak earlier this month. According to the list, the subject under inquiry was a “declaration of interest”. The investigation got going on April 13. The probe, according to a spokesperson for Sunak, is related to his wife’s ownership of stock in a daycare company. Upon learning that Akshata Murthy was a stakeholder in a business that would profit from a government policy on financing for childcare revealed in the March budget, the opposition party,…