*BREAKING* Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has secured another significant global role. The United States, France, the UK, China, Russia, and the United Nations have collectively appointed Goodluck Jonathan as the U.N. Global Crisis Envoy. This position mirrors the prestigious role once held by Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the UK, who served as the Middle East envoy for the United Nations, European Union, United States, and Russia. Goodluck Jonathan will make history as the first African to assume the position of Head of State in this capacity, a groundbreaking milestone that underscores his influential status on the world stage. His journey is remarkable: from lecturer to Commissioner, progressing to Deputy Governor, then Governor, advancing to Vice President, Acting President, and ultimately President. Now, he transitions from leader of a nation to a prominent figure on the global front. Congratulations H.E Sir.

From Daily Times Nigeria comes this report Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has secured another significant global role. The United States, France, the UK, China, Russia, and the United Nations have collectively appointed Goodluck Jonathan as the U.N. Global Crisis Envoy. This position mirrors the prestigious role once held by Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the UK, who served as the Middle East envoy for the United Nations, European Union, United States, and Russia. Goodluck Jonathan will make history as the first African to assume the position of Head of State in this capacity, a groundbreaking milestone that underscores his influential status on the world stage. His journey is remarkable: from lecturer to Commissioner, progressing to Deputy Governor, then Governor, advancing to Vice President, Acting President, and ultimately President. Now, he transitions from leader of a nation to a prominent figure on the global front. Congratulations H.E Sir.

Jamie Carragher has downplayed Chelsea’s recent Club World Cup triumph, emphasizing that the competition lacks the intensity and difficulty of the Premier League or Champions League. He warned that using the trophy as a sign of future domestic or European dominance would be misleading. According to Carragher, the level of competition in the Club World Cup simply doesn’t match up to Europe’s top leagues. Carragher also questioned Chelsea’s place in the tournament, noting they qualified by winning the Champions League four years ago—under a different coach and with a mostly different squad. He described FIFA’s criteria as “weird” and suggested that Chelsea’s participation was more about legacy than merit. His comments reflect broader skepticism about the tournament’s relevance to top-tier football success. #Chelsea #Carragher #ClubWorldCup #CFC #PremierLeague #FootballNews #FIFA #JamieCarragher #UCL #EPL

‼️BREAKING: Massive confusion 🇪🇺🇺🇸 Europe was not aware they would be paying for American support to Ukraine. France, Hungary, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Germany have declined the offer to purchase weapons from Donald Trump. Statements made by each country below: 🇮🇹 Italy won't buy weapons for Ukraine under US initiative—La Stampa citing defense officials Italy's military budget, as reported, can't fund such operations. 🇫🇷 France refuses to join US arms purchases for Ukraine—Politico citing French officials Macron is actively pushing for European-made weapons instead of relying on the US. France seeks to replace American weapons with its own. 🇩🇪 Trump wants Germany to buy 5 Patriot systems for Ukraine instead of 2, which Germany proposed. The budget for extra defense systems is still pending. The Germans can only send Ukraine 2 of its AD systems at the moment. 🇭🇺🇨🇿 Hungary and the Czech Republic decline to join the US arms purchase plan for Ukraine. "Hungarian money, weapons, and soldiers will not go to Ukraine," FM "We'll focus on alternative ways to support Ukraine." —Czech PM

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS MUHAMMAD BABANGIDA CHAIRMAN OF THE BANK OF AGRICULTURE, OTHERS AS CHAIRMEN AND HEADS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of the former military President, as chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. President Tinubu approved the appointment today, along with seven others. Some of them will serve as chairmen or directors-general of Federal agencies. Muhammad Babangida, 53, is an alumnus of the European University in Montreux, Switzerland, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Public Relations and Business Communication. He later attended Harvard Business School's Executive Program on Corporate Governance in 2002. Others appointed by the President are: Lydia Kalat Musa (Kaduna State) Chairman, Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA). Jamilu Wada Aliyu (Kano State) Chairman, National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC). The Hon. Yahuza Ado Inuwa (Kano State) is the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) chairman. Sanusi Musa (SAN, Kano State) is the Chairman of the Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution(IPCR). Prof. Al-Mustapha Alhaji Aliyu (Sokoto State) is the Director-General of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA). Sanusi Garba Rikiji (Zamfara State) is the Director-General of the Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN). Mrs Tomi Somefun (Oyo State) is the Managing Director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC). Dr Abdulmumini Mohammed Aminu-Zaria (Kaduna State) has been appointed Executive Director of the Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC). Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) July 18, 2025

History made! 🏆🌍 Chelsea become the FIRST European club to win every major international trophy: ✅ UCL ✅ Europa League ✅ Conference League ✅ Super Cup ✅ Club World Cup A complete collection! 🔵👑

🌍 GPS and the Geopolitics of Navigation: How It Works, Why It Matters, and What Happens When It’s Disrupted In an era when smartphones, aircraft, ships, and even missiles rely on satellite guidance, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has become the invisible backbone of modern civilization. From helping commuters find the fastest route to enabling precision-guided weapons, GPS underpins both daily life and national security. But this critical system also lies at the heart of 21st-century power struggles—most notably among the United States, China, and regional players such as Iran. This article explores how GPS functions, why it is indispensable, what happens when it is disrupted, and how China’s BeiDou system is challenging U.S. dominance in space-based navigation. --- 1️⃣ What Is GPS? The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based radio navigation system owned and operated by the United States Department of Defense. Though originally conceived to support military operations, GPS has been made freely available for civilian use worldwide. GPS enables three essential capabilities: ✅ Positioning: Determining a user’s location anywhere on Earth ✅ Navigation: Guiding movement from one place to another ✅ Timing: Providing precise atomic-clock-based time signals for critical infrastructure --- 2️⃣ How GPS Works GPS relies on a constellation of at least 24 satellites orbiting approximately 20,000 km (12,500 miles) above the Earth. Here is a step-by-step breakdown: 1️⃣ Satellites constantly broadcast signals, each containing: A precise timestamp from an onboard atomic clock The satellite’s current position in orbit 2️⃣ A GPS receiver (in your phone, ship, or drone) picks up signals from at least four satellites. 3️⃣ The receiver calculates how long each signal took to arrive by comparing the broadcast time to the time the signal was received. 4️⃣ Because radio waves travel at the speed of light, this delay reveals the distance to each satellite. 5️⃣ Using triangulation, the receiver determines its exact position in three dimensions (latitude, longitude, altitude). 6️⃣ The receiver also synchronizes with GPS time, which is critical for: Telecom networks Financial transactions Power grid management This infrastructure is remarkably precise, offering civilian accuracy within 5–10 meters and military-grade accuracy to centimeters. --- 3️⃣ Why GPS Is Critically Important GPS has become so pervasive that its loss would cripple countless sectors: 🔹 Military Uses Precision-guided bombs and cruise missiles Real-time troop and vehicle navigation Drone reconnaissance and targeting 🔹 Civilian Uses Air and maritime safety Emergency response dispatching Everyday apps (ride-hailing, delivery) Banking and stock market timestamping Power grid synchronization 🔹 Economic Impact In the U.S. alone, GPS supports over $1 trillion in economic value each year. --- 4️⃣ What Happens When GPS Is Disrupted? Although the U.S. controls GPS globally, regional actors can jam or spoof its signals: ✅ Jamming: Transmitting noise on GPS frequencies to overwhelm legitimate signals, rendering receivers unable to calculate position. ✅ Spoofing: Broadcasting counterfeit GPS signals that appear authentic, tricking receivers into showing false locations or times. Iran is among the countries known to use such tactics. For example: In 2011, Iran claimed it spoofed a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone’s GPS, causing it to land intact. Iran has repeatedly jammed commercial ship navigation in the Persian Gulf. Implications of Local GPS Disruption by Iran: 1. Civilian Aviation: Airliners lose navigational aids, raising accident risks. 2. Shipping: Tankers and cargo vessels drift off course, risking collisions or territorial violations. 3. Military Operations: Drones and guided munitions may fail to reach their targets. 4. Emergency Services: Rescuers may struggle to locate distress signals. 5. Economic Disruption: Telecom networks relying on GPS time can be destabilized. Such disruption not only endangers safety but also increases the likelihood of unintended escalation with regional or global powers. --- 5️⃣ China’s BeiDou: An Independent Navigation System As dependence on GPS has grown, so has the strategic incentive for major powers to develop alternatives. China’s answer is BeiDou. BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS): Development began in the 1990s. Achieved global coverage in 2020. Over 30 satellites in medium Earth orbit, geosynchronous orbit, and inclined orbits. Provides positioning, navigation, and timing worldwide. Offers regional high-precision services in Asia-Pacific. Strategic Importance of BeiDou: Enables Chinese military forces to operate independently of U.S. GPS. Supports precision targeting for Chinese weapons. Enhances national resilience against GPS denial. Offers civilian applications to countries in the Belt and Road Initiative, building geopolitical influence. --- 6️⃣ How Does BeiDou Compare to Other Systems? Below is a quick reference table of major satellite navigation systems: System Country / Operator Coverage Status GPS United States Global Fully Operational GLONASS Russia Global Fully Operational Galileo European Union Global Operational (improving) BeiDou China Global Fully Operational QZSS Japan (regional) Asia-Pacific Operational Each system can serve as a backup or alternative to the others—a reflection of rising multipolar competition in space infrastructure. --- 7️⃣ Bottom Line ✅ GPS is the world’s primary navigation system, indispensable to military power and civilian life. ✅ Iran cannot shut down GPS globally, but it can jam or spoof signals regionally—creating significant hazards and complicating military operations. ✅ China’s BeiDou system represents the most advanced and strategically significant alternative, allowing Beijing to reduce dependence on American satellites and extend its technological sphere of influence. ✅ The proliferation of independent navigation constellations highlights a new era of competition, in which the control and denial of satellite services will be a defining feature of geopolitical power.

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An 80 year old President of Liberia 🇱🇷 calling a 79 year old President of USA 🇺🇸 ‘Sir’. There is nothing we haven’t seen from these colonial caretakers parading around as President. It’s not really about age, Addressing someone with the word Sir isn’t bad, but when a leader of a sovereign nation addresses a fellow President with the word Sir is highly questionable to the sovereignty of his country. Can Chinese, Russian, British or any other European president do same or can Trump equally address any African President with Sir? We need to ask ourselves this question? They will rather say Mr President instead of saying Sir, because they represent a sovereign nation no matter the age of the President. Saying Sir to a fellow President shows how inferior your nation is to the other nation, but as a leader you need to always showcase pride no matter the position of your country, because you represent a whole lot of people, economically, socially and militarily, even if you are below 20 years. Someone say it’s all about Superpower and Third world countries communicating that the third world need to humble, but the truth is no matter how your country is always showcased the pride about the sovereignty of your country.

Because with courage and conviction I believe we can deliver a more flexible, adaptable and open European Union in which the interests and ambitions of all its members can be met

June 22, 2025 The black box has revealed the cause of the fatal crash of the Air India Boeing 787, with the final moments captured in detail. A preliminary report into the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI-171 has uncovered a chilling and preventable cause: a mechanical failure in the pilot’s seat that ultimately cost 270 lives. CRITICAL ERROR: PILOT SEAT MALFUNCTION DURING TAKEOFF According to the official report, the disaster unfolded during takeoff when the locking mechanism of the pilot’s seat failed, causing the seat to suddenly slide backward. In a tragic reflex, the captain’s hands pulled the throttle levers into the “idle” position, drastically reducing engine thrust just seconds after liftoff. The co-pilot immediately attempted to regain control, but the captain’s reclined position obstructed access to vital flight controls. Within seconds, the Boeing 787 lost lift and crashed into a nearby building housing medical workers. BLACK BOX TIMELINE: A CATASTROPHE IN SECONDS Flight data and cockpit voice recordings provided a sobering sequence of events: +12 seconds – Captain’s seat slides backward +15 seconds – Co-pilot exclaims: “We’re losing thrust!” +26 seconds – Aircraft enters stall at just 214 feet altitude Despite attempts at recovery, the aircraft’s proximity to the ground and the blocked controls proved fatal. LACK OF EMERGENCY PROTOCOL AND SYSTEM SAFEGUARDS Investigators also noted a critical absence of emergency commands such as “GO-AROUND” or “STAB TRIM”, standard in such situations. Additionally, the 787’s thrust levers lack safety systems like weight-based lockout or reverse-motion protection, exacerbating the crisis. REGULATORY RESPONSE AND MANUFACTURER ACTION The report triggered immediate global scrutiny. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered urgent inspections of all Boeing 787 pilot seats. Air India grounded 12 aircraft with similar maintenance histories. Boeing has pledged a full redesign of the seat mechanism, with updates expected by 2026. CASUALTIES AND SURVIVORS The final death toll stands at 270, including passengers, crew, and individuals in the hostel struck by the aircraft. The only survivor is a British national, currently receiving treatment. The flight had 242 onboard: 169 Indian nationals 53 British nationals 7 Portuguese nationals 1 Canadian national Over 40 people on the ground were also injured. WHAT’S NEXT: FINAL REPORT DUE IN JULY 2025 The full investigation report is expected in July 2025, but authorities have already vowed to reform inspection protocols and reinforce flight safety standards globally. CONCLUSION: A PREVENTABLE TRAGEDY THAT MUST NEVER REPEAT This crash serves as a haunting reminder of the importance of rigorous maintenance testing, functional safety systems, and redundancy protocols in aviation. The world watches closely as investigators continue their work —

Yugoslavia, like most other Eastern European nations, was a collection of tribes brought together using the mighty Communist USSR force and not voluntary agreements and goodwill. After the end of the cold war and the ensuing new world order of democracy, transparency and accountability, referendums were held across the communist world to determine the fate of USSR, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia. There was an overwhelming vote to end these forced unities. Yugoslavia disintegrated into tribal enclaves as shown: Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia resulting in the so-called Balkan wars. The same fate befell USSR. That's how we got Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, etc. East Germany merged with then West Germany to form one Germany.