America eyes Venezuela’s oil—but the prize may be smaller than it looks
Donald Trump’s dramatic move against Nicolás Maduro has reignited hopes of unlocking Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, but sanctions, underinvestment, labour […]
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Inside Jabo After US Airstrike: The rise of Lakurawa insurgents in Sokoto
A missile fired by the United States landed unharmed in Jabo village, Tambuwal Local Council, Sokoto State, sparking fear and panic among residents, officials and local leaders said.
From kitchen to bedroom: How every room harbors its own chemical threat
A new study reveals that modern, energy-efficient homes trap a unique cocktail of chemical pollutants in each room—from kitchens to
The Chinese billionaires having dozens of U.S.-born babies via surrogate
A Los Angeles court denied a Chinese billionaire’s petition for multiple surrogate children, spotlighting a growing trend of wealthy Chinese elites using U.S. surrogacy to build large families and dynasties, raising legal and ethical concerns.
How solo women are using WhatsApp groups to socialize and party
Private WhatsApp groups in London are helping women reclaim social nightlife by building safe, connected communities.
Inside unregulated world of non-medical personnel who run skin-whitening drips, spas
Among the various methods explored for skin whitening is the use of glutathione infusion, a method health practitioners warn could have dangerous implications.
Facebook dating: Who actually signs up?
Meta’s dating service that launched in 2019, apparently boasts a whopping 21.5 million daily active users as of November.
US-Nigeria relations: what it means to be a ‘country of particular concern’ and why it matters
Christians make up roughly half of Nigeria’s population, but attacks explicitly directed against them account for about 5% of total reported violent incidents.
Photos: The ‘many wives’ of soldier who stood up to Wike
He has inspired a social media frenzy…
LIST: America’s 100 deadliest highways; California dominates top 10…
A new study reveals that California dominates the list of America’s deadliest highways, with I-15 in San Bernardino County recording 80 fatal crashes in three years.