–Lagos Reporters The family of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has announced his passing this afternoon in a clinic in London, United Kingdom. Details surrounding the cause of death have not yet been made public, but family sources confirmed the news in an official statement shared with Lagos Reporters. Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023, was known for his tough stance on corruption, controversial economic policies, and frequent medical visits to the UK during his presidency. Tributes and condolences have begun pouring in from political leaders, supporters, and international figures, marking the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most prominent military and civilian leaders.

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"Across the world, most people focus on attacking radical Islamist groups themselves, but they often ignore a critical question: Who is funding and creating these extremists? According to multiple reports—including those by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), U.S. Department of the Treasury, and EU Terrorism Situation & Trend Report (TESAT)—a significant amount of terror financing comes through charities, NGOs, and religious institutions that operate from countries that project a secular, peaceful, and modern image internationally. For example: • Investigations have highlighted flows of money from wealthy Gulf states into madrassas and radical networks in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other poorer Muslim-majority countries. • According to FATF greylist and blacklist reports, countries like Pakistan have been repeatedly flagged for failing to curb such financing. Yet, the original funding sources often come from donors based in far richer, politically stable countries. • A Carnegie Endowment study also showed how some Gulf-based charitable networks indirectly supported extremist ideology abroad while maintaining a respectable face at home. These sponsoring nations keep their global reputation clean, attract billions from tourism and foreign investment, and yet part of that wealth quietly sustains radicalization in economically weaker states like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, and beyond. Suppose the international community truly wants to end extremist violence. In that case, it must cut the root—the financial and ideological sponsors—rather than just trimming the branches and leaves by going after foot soldiers alone." - Ashu Bhardwaj @jaihind1624

B. R. E A. K. I. N. G. N.E.W.S SENATOR SERIAKE DICKSON THROWS HIS WEIGHT BEHIND SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN'S REINSTATEMENT. The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Senator Seriake Dickson, has thrown his weight behind the return of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) to the Senate following a court judgment that nullified her six-month suspension. Dickson gave his position while addressing journalists in Abuja on Saturday. The former Bayelsa State governor said he had never supported prolonged suspensions of lawmakers, stressing that such actions run contrary to constitutional principles and legislative ethics. Dickson said, “I sympathize with Natasha. I have never been in support of any parliamentary body suspending members for long periods. “The Senate leadership and my colleagues know my position on this, anchored on the law, the constitution, and my conviction. “Senators are here to agree and disagree in the national interest. So, we have to tolerate and respect one another, even when we differ in opinion.” Dickson emphasized the need for Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her duties without further delay, insisting that her voice and representation are vital to the legislative process. “I was not present when her suspension was announced, but that is not my concern. My interest is that she resumes her seat and continues to perform her constitutional responsibilities. “I understand the court has already made a decision on the matter,” he added. Two weeks ago, the Federal High Court in Abuja declared Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension by the Senate as unconstitutional, excessive, and a violation of the rights of her constituents. Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling, ordered her immediate reinstatement and awarded a ₦5m fine against her for contempt, relating to a satirical Facebook post that breached a court order issued on March 4, 2025. The post, which appeared to mock Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was ruled to have violated an interim injunction. Nonetheless, the court ruled that the Senate’s action in suspending her for six months was beyond its constitutional powers. COPIED FROM: THE PUNCH NEWSPAPERS. -------------------------------------- Senator Dickson is a truthful leader. Other leaders should as a matter of fact emulate him. More power to your elbow sir. #bendelgistsblog.

*OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL* *DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 13TH, 2025* *THEME: HELPMEET INDEED 1* *MEMORISE:* *“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” - (Proverbs 31:11)* *READ: Proverbs 31:10-31 (KJV)* 10. Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. 14. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. 15. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. 16. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. 17. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms. 18. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. 19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle. 20. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. 21. She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. 22. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24. She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants. 25. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. 26. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27. She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. 28. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: 29. "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all." 30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates. *MESSAGE:* A helpmeet is a wife who complements and supports her husband to fulfil God's purpose for their lives even when it is not convenient. God ordained marriage as an institution where a wife helps her husband instead of competing with him, as the world paints it today. Just as the individuals in a team cannot compete against their teammates and expect to win, couples who compete against each other should not expect a successful marriage. A house divided against itself cannot stand (Mark 3:25). A husband and his wife are one and should work together as a team to achieve success in their marriage and in life (Mark 10:7-8) Some highly successful women have allowed pride into their hearts such that they stop submitting to their husbands. Up until today, my wife cooks my meals. When the situation permits, she irons my clothes, and I iron hers too. When I was a teacher, and we were living in a remote location, she used to cut my hair. Just like the virtuous woman's husband in today's Bible reading, my heart safely trusts in her. She is never too busy to help me, and she upholds anything I uphold. I remember when we were building the Mount Carmel Prayer Village. It was a massive project, but I went there only thrice - the day the foundation laying ceremony was done, the day I decided to take my grandchildren there, and the day the completed project was dedicated. Throughout the duration of the construction, my wife supervised the project diligently - that is a helpmeet indeed! She is always willing to go through the necessary rigours to see that I achieve my goal. She has stood by me through thick and thin, which is why she has full access to everything God blesses me with. When a responsible man has a true helpmeet as a wife, he'll go the extra mile to protect her and make her comfortable and happy. I often say that a fellow can slap me, and I'll turn the other cheek, but if anyone touches my wife, such a fellow will have my God, the Consuming Fire, to contend with. As a wife, can your husband rely on you? You must be able to make up for his weaknesses, celebrate his successes, and be his number one cheerleader. If you are a man that has a helpmeet indeed by his side, you must nourish and cherish her. She is a priceless gem and must be treated as one. *PRAYER POINT:* Today is my wife's birthday, please join me to pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen and uphold her. *BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* Song of Solomon 1-4 *AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE* *HYMN 24 - I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS* 1. I want to be like Jesus, So lowly and so meek; For no one mark'd an angry word, That ever heard Him speak. 2. I want to be like Jesus, So frequently in prayer; Alone upon the mountain top, He met his Father there. 3. I want to be like Jesus, I never, never find That He, though persecuted was To any one unkind. 4. I want to be like Jesus, Engaged in doing good; So that of me it may be said "He hath done what he could." 5. I want to be like Jesus, Who sweetly said to all, "Let little children come to Me;" I would obey the call. 6. But oh I'm not like Jesus, As any one may see; O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace, And make me like to Thee.

🇧🇫CIMAF, the cement manufacturing company in Burkina Faso, has donated 1000 tons of cement worth about 100 million CFA francs towards Traore's project of building 50k homes for the internally displaced people. Those are the businesses that a nation needs, ones that support nation building, not exploiting a nation.

ADC Presidential Aspirants Agree to Support Primary Winner Amid Transparency Concerns https://phoenix-browser.com/E3PwLGXi9xV

ADC Coalition‎ Agreed That Whoever Emerges as presidential Candidate From Transparent Primary Will Be Supported By All -Rotimi Amaechi https://phoenix-browser.com/KOvKyy0jZhP

As Africans, we supported SONKO, not FAYE We don’t know. FAYE He is not one of us!

As our loved ones age, it's essential to show them love, respect, and care. Taking care of the elderly involves: 1. Providing physical support and assistance 2. Listening to their stories and experiences 3. Offering emotional support and companionship 4. Ensuring their safety and well-being 5. Showing gratitude for their wisdom and contributions By caring for the elderly, we demonstrate our love and appreciation for the generations that came before us. JB WORLD.

🌍 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.

A father's role is crucial in shaping his children's lives. Key responsibilities include: 1. Providing love, support, and guidance. 2. Setting a good example and teaching values. 3. Ensuring their physical, emotional, and educational needs are met. 4. Being involved in their daily life, activities, and milestones. 5. Offering protection, stability, and security. By fulfilling these responsibilities, fathers play a vital role in helping their children grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals. JB WORLD