Archive: October 28, 2025

Browsing through all stories published on October 28, 2025.

China Controls the Rare Earths the World Buys — Can Trump’s New Deals Change That?

China currently dominates around 70 % of rare-earth mining and about 90 % of their processing—giving it significant leverage over global supply chains. While Donald Trump has announced new deals (including one with Australia) aiming to diversify supply, analysts warn that reshaping the market will take years rather than months.

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Amazon Confirms 14,000 Job Losses in Corporate Division

Amazon has announced that it will cut around 14,000 corporate positions—representing roughly 4 % of its corporate workforce—as part of a broader strategy to shift resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) and reduce bureaucratic layers

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NELFUND Disburses ₦116.4 Billion in Student Loans to Over 624,000 Beneficiaries

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of ₦116.4 billion in student loans to more than 624,000 Nigerian students, marking a major milestone in the federal government’s effort to improve access to higher education.

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NEMA Receives 153 Stranded Nigerians from Chad

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 153 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Chad through a joint operation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The returnees, including men, women, and children, arrived in Kano where they will undergo counselling and reintegration programmes aimed at fostering self-reliance.

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APC Defends $1 Billion Lagos Ports Investment, Rejects Claims of Region-Bias

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has robustly defended a federal government approval of US$1 billion for the modernisation of the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, dismissing opposition accusations that the investment favours Lagos at the expense of other regional ports

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Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Under Fire: Paul Biya’s Long Grip on Power Exposed

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has secured an eighth term in office amid widespread allegations of electoral manipulation, youth disillusionment, and a crumbling peace process. Critics say his prolonged rule has kept the country in a state of democratic stagnation and governance failure.

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92-Year-Old President of Cameroon Wins Again, Extending Unbroken Run

Cameroonian President Paul Biya has been re-elected at 92, marking yet another win in a leadership streak that began in 1982, despite mounting opposition and questions over electoral fairness.

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ChatGPT Reveals Data on Users Exhibiting Psychosis or Suicidal Thoughts

OpenAI has disclosed that a small percentage of ChatGPT users express suicidal or psychotic thoughts during chats — roughly 0.15% and 0.07% respectively. The company says it’s improving AI responses to emotional distress while ensuring users receive real-world mental health support.

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Hurricane Melissa Triggers Early Fatalities as Jamaica Braces for Impact

At least three people have died as Hurricane Melissa — now a Category 5 storm and the strongest ever recorded near Jamaica — edges closer to the island. Authorities have issued evacuation orders amid fears of catastrophic winds, flooding, and storm surges that could devastate coastal communities.

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First Lady’s CNG Bus Gift Not for 2027 Politics — CAN Youth Wing

The Christian Association of Nigeria’s Youth Wing (YOWICAN) has clarified that the CNG buses donated by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu were for evangelism and outreach, not for political purposes ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Three Nigerian Women Arrested in India for Alleged Cocaine, MDMA Trafficking

Indian police have arrested three Nigerian women in Delhi and Gurgaon for allegedly running a drug-manufacturing and trafficking ring, seizing MDMA, cocaine, and production equipment. Authorities say the suspects, who overstayed their medical visas, were distributing synthetic drugs across India’s capital region through dark-web channels.

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Hurricane Melissa Could Be the Strongest Ever to Hit Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm as it approaches Jamaica, carrying sustained winds of around 160 mph (260 km/h) and a storm surge of up to 13 feet (4 m). Meteorologists warn that it could become the strongest hurricane on record for the island.

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