Mark Randall

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MTN and the Rising Backlash Over Data Plans: Why Customers Are Angry

Across Nigeria and other African markets where MTN is a dominant telecom provider, customer dissatisfaction over data plans has grown increasingly vocal - particularly...

U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela: Capture of Nicolás Maduro Sparks Global Outcry

In the early hours of 3 January 2026, the United States announced a dramatic military operation in Venezuela, saying it had struck multiple sites...

Widespread Protests Shake Iran as Economic Hardship and Political Dissent Expand

Iran is experiencing one of its largest waves of public protests in years, with demonstrations erupting across major cities and provinces in late December...

Crypto Market at Year’s End: Volatility, Regulation and What 2026 May Hold

As 2025 draws to a close, the global cryptocurrency market finds itself in a phase of notable adjustment. After a tumultuous year defined by...

Minnesota Faces Intensified Scrutiny Over Government-Related Fraud and Contracts Abuse

Minnesota is once again in the spotlight as a series of high-profile fraud investigations and enforcement actions continue to uncover significant abuses of government...

Christmas Eve Bombing in Maiduguri Mosque Kills at Least Five, Injures Dozens

A bomb blast at a mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, has left at least five worshippers dead and...

Trump Declares Christmas Eve a National Holiday, Reshaping the U.S. Year-End Calendar

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Christmas Eve will be observed as a national holiday, a move that marks a notable shift in...

Epstein Files Release Continues, DOJ Faces Scrutiny Over Redactions and Delays

As the United States nears the end of 2025, new developments in the long-running Jeffrey Epstein case are once again drawing widespread attention. The...

Russia-Ukraine War: Current Dynamics, Military Efforts and Peace Prospects

As the war between Ukraine and Russia stretches into its fourth year, the conflict remains complex, with shifting front-line dynamics, high-profile military actions and...

Global Regulators Tighten Grip on Crypto as Oversight Enters a New Phase

As 2025 draws to a close, the global cryptocurrency market is undergoing a decisive regulatory shift. Authorities across the United States, Europe, and parts...

PayPal’s Return to Nigeria: A New Chapter Amid Old Wounds

In late 2025, global payments giant PayPal signalled a renewed push into Africa ( including Nigeria, one of the continent’s largest digital economies )...

President Trump’s State of the Nation Address: Key Themes and Reactions

On 18 December 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivered his annual State of the Nation address before a joint session of Congress, outlining...

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