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The Nigerian military community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Lieutenant Dr. Samson Haruna, a recently commissioned medical officer who died after sustaining severe burns in a domestic incident allegedly involving his wife. According to reports by Daily Post , Lt. Haruna, who hailed from Jos and had trained and qualified as a medical doctor before joining the Nigerian Army in 2024, passed away on September 22, 2025. He was serving as a Regimental Medical Officer at Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Eyewitnesses and local media reported that an argument broke out between Lt. Haruna and his wife, identified as Mrs. Samson Haruna, a nurse by profession. The disagreement was allegedly triggered by accusations of infidelity. According to Linda Ikeji’s Blog , during the heated altercation, the wife allegedly doused the officer with petrol and set him on fire. Following the incident, the injured officer was first ta...

A captivating photograph of a silverback gorilla captured by renowned wildlife photographer Christophe Courteau has taken the internet by storm, offering a rare and dramatic glimpse into the raw power of one of nature’s most formidable creatures. According to Courteau, the close-up image was taken in Rwanda just moments before the massive animal lunged at him, turning a routine field assignment into a tense, heart-pounding encounter. The striking image, which quickly went viral on social media platforms, shows the silverback staring intensely into the camera lens, its rippling muscles and fierce gaze portraying both the majesty and unpredictability of wildlife. Courteau explained in interviews that the photograph was snapped in a fraction of a second before the gorilla charged, forcing him to retreat rapidly to avoid harm. “It was one of those moments when you realize how close you are to the raw essence of the wild,” Courteau reportedly said. The incident occurred in Rwanda’s Volcan...

YouTube has reached a $22 million settlement with former United States President Donald Trump in connection with a lawsuit he filed against the video-sharing platform following the suspension of his account in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The settlement was disclosed in a court filing on Monday, marking a significant resolution in the long-running legal dispute between the former president and the tech giant. According to the filing, Trump’s legal team had accused YouTube of infringing on his right to free speech and argued that the suspension of his account hindered his ability to communicate with millions of his supporters. The platform initially suspended Trump’s account in January 2021, citing concerns that his posts and videos could incite further violence after the Capitol riot, which disrupted the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. The lawsuit, which had been pending for nearly three years, sought damages and the reins...

The Nigerian media community is in deep shock and mourning following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a respected news anchor with ARISE News. The young journalist was reportedly killed during an armed robbery incident in Abuja late on Sunday night, according to statements from the police. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the attack occurred in the early hours near the busy Jabi district of Abuja, a location known for its nightlife and heavy evening traffic. According to one witness who spoke to local reporters, the robbers blocked the vehicle in which Maduagwu was travelling, demanded valuables, and then opened fire. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command confirmed the incident and announced that an investigation has begun to track down the attackers. In a statement to journalists, a police spokesperson described the attack as “a criminal act that cut short the life of a dedicated journalist,” and assured the public that security patrols have been increased...

  A coalition of 50 professional athletes has formally called on the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to suspend Israel from all its competitions, citing concerns over the ongoing conflict in Gaza and what they describe as violations of human rights. In a joint letter submitted to UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, the athletes urged the European football governing body to take decisive action against Israel. According to the letter, the athletes believe that UEFA must hold Israel accountable for what they termed as “grave breaches of international law” in the Gaza conflict. The signatories, who represent various sports including football, athletics, and basketball, argue that the ongoing military actions have made it impossible to separate sports from politics. “It is no longer tenable to allow Israel to participate in UEFA tournaments while the suffering of civilians, including children, continues unabated,” the letter stated, as reported by Agence France-Pre...

Two years ago, a mother bear in the rugged wilderness faced what many would describe as a parent’s worst nightmare. She lost all four of her cubs in a single season. According to wildlife rangers familiar with her story, the cubs were taken one after another by predators,  wolves and wild boars,  leaving the bear with nothing but hard lessons in survival. This year, that same bear is approaching motherhood with a markedly different strategy. Observers in the region reported that she now avoids the tall grass where predators often lie in ambush. Instead, she prefers to roam open meadows and riverbanks where her keen eyesight can detect potential threats more easily. Every step she takes, every decision she makes, appears to be aimed at protecting her new cubs. Experts say that while bears are often perceived as dominant and nearly invincible, their cubs face grim odds in the wild. Wolf packs, according to field biologists, can coordinate attacks that overwhelm even a vigilant...