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  • The Fantastic Four First Steps Trailer Released: The Silver Surfer is Here!

    A while back, the first teaser for The Fantastic Four First Steps was released, and in all honesty, it turned out to be rather disappointing. However, it seems that Marvel took notes of the backlash it received on the first clip and fixed the CGI and other oddities to bring fans a new official trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

    The new Fantastic Four 2025 trailer not only looks a lot better but also gives us a first look at The Silver Surfer, played by Julia Garner. It also shows us that the world is grateful for the astronauts team turned into Fantastic Four and how much they love them. We get to see the bond this family shares and how much joy they are experiencing since Sue Storm is pregnant. However, their joy is short-lived since they are visited by none other than Silver Surfer, who announces that their planet is marked for death, essentially, that Galactus is coming.

    We once again get to see a shadow of Galactus and his massive feet crushing whatever is in the way on Earth. They showed us Galactus’ head in the first teaser and his feet in the first trailer; what body do you want to see next? Keep the replies civil, guys!

    Keeping megasized body parts aside, the trailer features some amazing clips, and this time, we also got to see Reed Richards use his powers, like I said, Marvel took notes.

    Who Play the Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps?

    Image Credit: Marvel Studios (via YouTube/Marvel Entertainment, screenshot by Shashank Shakya/Beebom)

    Now, before you guys start bashing Marvel that they gender swapped the Silver Surfer, let me tell you that they did not. The version of the Silver Surfer we see in The Fantastic Four: First Steps is Shalla-Bal.

    Canonically, she is the wife of Norrin Radd, the original Silver Surfer. To save her and his planet, Norrin made himself Galactus‘ muse and became the Silver Surfer. Shalla-Bal, appearing in the movie, is a subtle reminder to the fans that the upcoming movie is not set in the main Earth-616 continuity.

    Sue Storm Confirmed to Be Pregnant in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

    When the first teaser was released, fans were quick to find a scene that made them speculate that Sue Storm is pregnant. However, with this trailer, it is confirmed that Sue Storm is indeed pregnant in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Sue Storm being pregnant in this movie means that Franklin Richards is on the way, which opens a lot of possibilities for Marvel.

    Considering that Doctor Doom is set to appear in Avengers Doomsday, we could see the storyline where Doom captures Franklin, and Marvel might use this to bring The Fantastic Four into the main timeline to fight Doom. So, let’s wait and see what happens, and till then, stay tuned with us for more updates!

    Shashank Shakya

    Shashank Shakya is an entertainment writer at Beebom. He has completed his Bachelors (Honors) in English Literature and is a published author.

    Shashank boasts incomparable knowledge about the Marvel and DC universe, along with other branches of entertainment with substantial experience in the field of writing.


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  • Senegal tasks ECOWAS countries on investment promotion

    Senegal has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states to step up measures that would promote and attract foreign investments to their respective countries.

    Ms. Fama Fall from Senegal’s Directorate of Foreign Trade, Investment and Development, made the call in a presentation at the ECOWAS Common Investment Market (ECIM) Technical Committee Council meeting on Thursday in Abuja.

    The event was organised for member states to evaluate the regional investment climate and share their knowledge of cross-border investment promotion and efforts.

    It also aimed to focus on interrogating policy decisions that would attract intra-ECOWAS and extra-ECOWAS investment flows, triggering subregional economic integration and development.

    Fall, who first reviewed Senegal’s investment climate and policy reforms over the past three years, highlighted its investment promotion, facilitation, monitoring, dispute settlement, and bilateral agreement efforts.

    She said Senegal’s foreign direct investment hit $2.58 billion in 2022, and $2.64 billion in 2023, when the government deliberately put in place some measures to attract foreign investment.

    According to her, the country’s strategic sectors include agriculture, information and communication technologies, construction, health, tourism, as well as oil and gas, all have the potential to attract more investment.

    She said: “France is the biggest investor in Senegal, but more and more, new investors are coming from other horizons.

    “From China (peanuts, industrial products, public works, etc.), Turkey (public works), and the United Arab Emirates (mainly for gold), not to mention countries like Morocco, Indonesia, and the United States of America.

    “Senegal currently has seven officially-created SEZs (Special Economic Zones), three of which are operational and four under development.”

    Source: Ripples Nigeria

  • Progress in Maternal Health Care for Black Women

    Close-up of a loving mother holding her adorable little baby boy in her arms at home. Credit: Goodbye Picture Company via Getty Images.

    by Anissa Durham

    The statistics are grim — and tragically familiar: Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. And systemic racism, gaps in healthcare access, and the toll of stress and chronic disease all play a part in the health of a birthing person and baby. 

    But the data also shows something else: there are improvements being made in maternal health care. With the expansion of certified midwives, doulas, and prenatal care, more and more birthing people can access proper care. And many advocates and health care providers are working to improve the quality of maternal health care Black birthing people receive.  

    “When birthing people are supported, they’re having better outcomes, more likely to initiate breastfeeding, recover more smoothly, and feel empowered in their role as a parent. Babies benefit too, from fewer complications due to having less interventions,” says LaToshia Rouse, a North Carolina-based birth and postpartum doula. Rouse founded Birth Sisters Doula Services, a prenatal, labor, and postpartum support organization. “Every Black family deserves that kind of support from someone who truly understands them and is there to hold space and create calm in the environment.” 

    These five charts show the expansion and improvements of maternal health care and its impact on Black birthing people.  

    Insurance Rates 

    Uninsured women have a harder time getting the health care they need before, during, and after pregnancy compared to insured women, and this can negatively impact their health and the health of their babies, according to the March of Dimes.  

    Government programs like Medicaid have helped curb the rate of uninsured women and children, so they can access necessary health services. Within a 10-year span the rate of uninsured women, between the ages of 15-44, dropped from 21% to 11%. 

    Doula Services 

    Doulas provide physical and emotional support during pregnancy and childbirth. Having a doula leads toimproved outcomes for Black moms and babies, with a higher percentage of full-term births, fewer C-sections, and lower rates of postpartum depression. Black doulas can be found through the National Black Doula Association, and more and more U.S hospitals are also offering doula services. 

    “Black families can go to the same hospitals with the same medical team and receive different outcomes from other races. It makes no sense,” says Rouse. “But beyond the data, we help families feel seen, heard, and cared for. For Black birthing people who are navigating a healthcare system where bias and disparities still exist, a doula can be a powerful coach who helps you prepare and guide you through birth and who stands by your side during critical moments.” 

    Prenatal Care 

    Prenatal care services typically include screening and treatment of medical conditions for both moms and babies and interventions for behavioral risk factors associated with poor birth outcomes. It’s more effective when started early in a pregnancy and continued consistently. 

    White women and Asian and Pacific Islander women report the highest rate of early prenatal care access. Just under 68% of Black women and 70% of Hispanic women report being able to access early prenatal care. 

    Certified Midwives 

    Certified midwives are health care providers who support pregnant people before, during, and after birth. They typically work alongside OBGYNs in a hospital. Birthing people who use midwives report lower rates of cesarean sections, less medical intervention like labor induction, and greater satisfaction.  

    Currently, certified midwife services in U.S. hospitals vary across each state. In Washington, Utah, and New Hampshire, more than 80% of hospitals have certified midwives. But in Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Arkansas less than 20% of hospitals have certified midwives, highlighting the growing need for expansion. 

    Lactation Consultations 

    Breastfeeding has been linked with a lower risk of maternal death. Lactation support helps birthing people correctly position and latch their baby for breastfeeding. And these consultations offer information about milk production, engorgement, and breast pumping.  

    Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for babies and can protect babies from short term or long-term illnesses. As a result, most U.S. hospitals offer lactation consultation.

    Source: Seattle Medium

  • Chelsea vs Manchester United fixture rearranged


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    Manchester United’s upcoming Premier League clash with Chelsea has officially been rescheduled.

    The trip to Stamford Bridge will now take place on Friday 16 May, with kick-off set for 20:00 BST.

    That is as per the confirmation on Manchester United’s official club website.

    The fixture has been moved in order to avoid a direct clash with the Adobe Women’s FA Cup final.

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    The final which is due to be held at Wembley on Sunday 18 May at 13:30 BST.

    The Chelsea encounter will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and stands as the penultimate fixture of Manchester United’s league campaign before the final day against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

    It may well be a clash with huge stakes, considering Chelsea’s push for Champions League spots.

    Chelsea’s last outing against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge ended 4-3, with a Cole Palmer hattrick.

    The reverse fixture this season at Old Trafford back in November finished 1-1.

    Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty before Moises Caicedo found the equaliser for the visitors.

    Marc Skinner’s Manchester United Women will also be facing Chelsea in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup final after beating Manchester City 2-0 in the semi-finals.

    A number of other fixtures are still subject to change depending on the progress of the men’s Emirates FA Cup.

    However Brighton are still set to face Liverpool on Monday 19 May at 20:00 BST.

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  • UK commission calls for a more strategic and sustainable approach to international student recruitment

    The United Kingdom’s most recent international education strategy was released in 2019. It set a target of attracting 600,000 overseas students by 2030 – a threshold that was reached in 2020 – and of seeing the sector reach £35 billion in economic value by 2030. A new international education strategy is expected from government later this year.

    Ahead of its release comes a new report from the International Higher Education Commission, an independent group of sector experts formed with the goal of establishing “a new ‘International Education Strategy 2.0’ in partnership with the Higher Education community.” The Commission’s latest contribution to that process arrived this week in the form of a comprehensive report, Towards a Future UK International Higher Education Strategy: Resilience, Purpose and Precision.

    Developed under the chairmanship of Former Universities Minister Chris Skidmore, the report is meant to provide “a roadmap for government and the sector.”

    “What might that future look like?” asks Mr Skidmore in his introduction to the report. “First and foremost, it will be forward-looking and purpose-driven. We need to ensure that international higher education isn’t just about achieving significant numbers, but also aligning with Britain’s broader economic, diplomatic, and educational objectives. A successful strategy will safeguard the critical importance of UK universities and secure Britain’s position as a global leader in higher education.”

    Priorities for the next strategy

    The Commission sets out a wide range of recommendations for policy makers and sector leaders, all of which are underpinned by a series of strategic priorities. They include the following.

    A call for long-term planning. The Commission considers the 2019 strategy’s focus on headline growth numbers an error, and highlights the need for a “coherent, long-term plan
    for international education.”

    The need for policy certainty. The last two years have marked a period of tumult in policy making around international students in many destinations, including the UK. The Commission calls for greater clarity around policy intent – and around the Graduate Route post-study work rights policy in particular – in order to promote sustainable growth in foreign enrolment in the UK.

    Promoting policy coherence and coordination within government. The Commission calls for “a joined-up approach to policy-making” via the formation of an international strategy group within government and with delegates from the Home Office, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology.

    The drive for diversification. The report argues that diversification away from the current reliance on a small number of student markets is a key aspect of a more strategic approach to recruitment. It proposes coordinated and targeted campaigns to boost student numbers from a wider range of source countries.

    Telling the story of international education. “We must much more clearly communicate the significant economic and social contributions of international students and that, in almost all cases, they leave after graduation, thereby differentiating them from broader migration narratives,” adds the report.

    A call for data. There are some significant reporting lags and gaps across the UK in terms of international student data. In response, the Commission calls for a public-private sector data group to speed the collection and dissemination of student data and market insights.

    The full report contains expanded recommendations and considerable background in each of these areas, and more.

    For additional background, please see:

    Source: ICEF Monitor
  • Red States Rising | The Liberty Beacon

    America’s red and blue states aren’t just colors—they’re the battleground for our future, and every election proves it. We’re working to flip blue states red, hold our ground, and beat Democrats before they take more. We can’t sit idle until six months before the 2026 midterms to begin—start today, no excuses. Foreign-born Americans can swing close elections if we target their values with precision. Some blue states are ready to switch, others are locked tight, but we never quit. We’ve got a game plan—public relations, voter registration, ballot box tactics, vote counting, voter ID—plus a Republican Congress to (at least in theory) cement wins before Democrats try to tear them down. Red states need guarding—here’s how we pull it off.

    First, the lineup. Reddest states—Wyoming, Florida, Oklahoma—gave Trump 40-point margins or better in 2024, per election data (UC Santa Barbara). Wyoming’s voter rolls are 70% GOP; Florida’s 30 electoral votes went red by 13 points, a lock since 2016. Oklahoma hasn’t flinched blue in decades. Bluest states—California, Vermont, Massachusetts—handed Democrats 20-point wins or more. California’s a Democrat fortress, with Los Angeles and San Francisco running things. Vermont’s all-in on progressive policies, and Massachusetts hasn’t gone red since Reagan in 1984. These are the anchors—knowing them shows where we can move the needle and where we’re stuck.

    Some blue states are ours for the taking. Wisconsin’s a tight race: Biden won by 0.6% in 2020, Trump by 1% in 2024—a 20,000-vote margin either way. Nevada’s winnable; it flipped blue by 2% in 2020, but 2024’s Senate race went GOP, and Vegas workers hate taxes. Virginia’s on the edge—Youngkin took the governor’s mansion in 2021, and 2024’s vote was a 3% Democrat squeaker. Wisconsin’s farmers are done with federal rules; Nevada’s got small-business owners mad about costs. Virginia’s suburbs want schools focused on basics, not politics. These states aren’t blue forever—there’s a crack, and we can pry it open with work.

    Then you’ve got blue states that won’t budge—California, New York, Massachusetts. They’re lost causes for flipping red. California’s been Democrat since 1988, with a 29-point Biden win in 2020. New York’s got New York City, millions of blue voters drowning out rural areas. Massachusetts is wired for liberals—Boston calls the shots, and they eat big government for lunch. Democrat machines, urban strongholds, and cultures married to progressive ideas keep them locked. But we don’t walk away. These states still matter—red senators, representatives, and local officials can break through. California’s Orange County sent GOP House members in 2024. New York’s Long Island flipped congressional seats red. Massachusetts has picked Republican governors. Every race—city councils, sheriffs, school boards—chips at their grip, so we fight for every vote, every office.

    This is how we flip blue states red, starting now—hammer jobs, taxes, crime. Run TV ads in Wisconsin’s small towns, post X clips of Democrat failures, pack Nevada bars with GOP speakers. Virginia’s moderates want cheaper groceries—hit that note. Voter registration: sign up conservatives fast. Rural Wisconsin’s got 60% of the state’s voters; Nevada’s got ranchers outside Vegas. Set up at fairs, gun shops, church suppers. Ballot box: get GOP voters to vote early—Georgia’s 2024 early turnout was 70% red after tightening rules. Secure drop boxes; they worked in North Carolina. Vote counting: demand poll watchers, push audits like Texas. Voter ID: it’s a no-brainer—70% of Americans back it, and Georgia’s law cut fraud claims. Make it universal.

    We know voter fraud’s real—2024 audits in swing states like Georgia flagged thousands of mismatched signatures, and X posts exposed mail-in ballot dumps in Nevada drop boxes. But we’re not just whining about it; we’re built to win anyway. Our strategies—PR, registration, early voting, audits, voter ID—outmaneuver the cheats, turning blue states red by sheer numbers and smarter plays, no excuses. 

    Red states aren’t untouchable. Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, and now Pennsylvania are at risk. Georgia went blue in 2020 by 0.2%; Arizona followed. North Carolina’s cities—Raleigh, Charlotte—are growing bluer. Pennsylvania flipped red in 2024 by 2%, but Philly’s machine and suburban drift keep it shaky. Urban sprawl and new voters threaten them all. Georgia’s got 3 million rural voters—get them to the polls. Arizona’s retirees hate tax hikes—reach them. North Carolina’s military bases lean right—sign them up. Pennsylvania’s steel towns turned out for Trump; keep them fired up. If we slack, these states slide, and we’re not losing what we’ve won.

    Now, let’s talk about a hidden weapon—rural foreign-born voters nobody’s chasing. Vietnamese in Texas, 200,000 strong, went red in 2024, hating communist echoes in Democrat policies. Wisconsin’s got 20,000 Hmong—pro-gun, pro-family, ignored by blue campaigns. Georgia’s Korean communities, 60,000 voters, lean GOP when you talk taxes. These aren’t urban crowds; they’re guys running farms, shops, and packing pews in small towns. Democrats assume they’re all blue, but they’re not—reach them with ads on AM radio, fliers at markets, talks at VFW halls. In 2024, a large portion of Wisconsin’s foreign-born rural vote broke red, estimated to be 50,000 votes. Flip 20 counties like that in Virginia, and it’s ours. Get organizers to their doors—now, not next year.

    Foreign-born Americans can swing close elections, and they’re not all Democrats. Cuban-Americans and Venezuelans lean red, burned by socialism back home. 2020 exit polls showed 52% of Florida Hispanics for Trump; Venezuelans hit red in 2024. Mexicans, Haitians —overwhelmingly voted for Biden in 2020. Talk jobs, small business, less government to red-leaning groups. Wisconsin’s Hmong are pro-family, pro-gun; Nevada’s Filipinos like low taxes. Virginia’s 13% foreign-born include 20,000 Colombians who hate leftist policies. Don’t ignore them—talk their language, and they’ll vote red.

    Six months out is too late—ads take months to hit, voters need to sign up today. Registration drives take months; voter ID laws hit court walls—start those fights today. Wisconsin’s 2024 race was won by groundwork laid in 2022. Democrats are already moving; we’d be fools to lag behind.

    Grassroots is the engine—Scott Presler’s Pennsylvania work is proof. He hit gun shows, fairs, churches, shrinking the Democrat advantage by 300,000 voters since 2020. Bucks County flipped red in 2024 because of it. We need more like him in blue states teetering red—Wisconsin, Nevada, Virginia—pounding pavement, signing voters, turning close races our way. Scale that up—Virginia’s got hundreds of gun shows a year; man them. Nevada’s rodeos draw crowds; register them. Georgia’s churches pack Sundays—get clipboards ready. Hit low-turnout spots—rural Arizona, North Carolina’s farms. It’s not flashy; it’s work—knocking doors, signing names, building lists.

    A Republican Congress has to move fast. Pass the SAVE Act—voter ID for every federal election—but it’s jammed in the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster. Pressure swing-state Democrats like Tester or Brown; their voters hate fraud. Push a filibuster carve-out for election bills—51 votes gets it done. Try slipping it into budget reconciliation or go nuclear and kill the filibuster, though that’s risky. Flood social media sites and rallies with grassroots heat to make senators budge. Fund 10,000 poll watchers; Georgia’s 2024 audits caught issues. Protect state laws—North Carolina’s voting rules are tight; don’t let blue lawsuits kill them. If Democrats take Congress in 2026, they’ll ditch voter ID, push same-day registration, and gut audits. Lock it down now—pass laws needing 60 votes to change election rules, keep states in charge. It’s not just holding the line; it’s making sure we keep winning.

    The path’s clear: flip Wisconsin, Nevada, Virginia—they’re in reach. California, New York, Massachusetts won’t flip, but grab their red senators, reps, mayors—every seat’s a fight. Hold Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania—don’t let them go. Run PR, registration, ballots, counting, ID, Congress full throttle—start today. Foreign-born voters like Cubans can tip races—reach them. We’re not hoping for red gains; we’re making them before the 2026 midterms hit.

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    M. Ray Evans, a U.S. Navy veteran who served his time, lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with his wife, Grace. Recently retired after decades as a senior executive in international real estate development, working across more than ten countries, mostly in East Asia, where he built a solid track record over the years. A conservative and patriot by conviction.

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    Source: TLB

  • Discount retailer Five Below has stopped importing Chinese goods, its largest source of merchandise

    Five Below, the 1,500-store chain that grew rapidly by selling cheap sunglasses, LED watches, and many other brightly colored Chinese-made items has paused its Chinese imports, citing the rapid rise in U.S. tariffs that have more than doubled costs on new inventory.

    “In order to ensure maximum flexibility, we proactively paused orders from China, given the escalation in the tariffs, as we evaluate all options” to find “trend-right products” at attractive prices, Five Below said in a statement.

    Shipping giant Moller-Maersk A/S told Five Below’s China factories to take back all shipping containers sent to ports since April 10 and not send any more, Bloomberg LP reported.

    Sourcing merchandise elsewhere

    The stock fell Friday on the news but closed up more than 5% Monday at $63.56, down from over $200 in early 2024. The stock has fallen over the past year as Five Below reported disappointing sales and slowed store openings and replaced top managers.

    “We are utilizing several tools to help mitigate tariffs and swiftly assessing the best of many available options,” the company added in its statement.

    In a filing last month with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Five Below anticipated that “tariffs imposed by the U.S. government could increase the cost to us of certain products, lower our margins, increase our import related expenses, cause us to increase our prices to consumers and reduce consumer spending,” hurting Five Below sales and profits.

    “A significant majority of our merchandise is manufactured outside of the United States, with China as the single largest source of merchandise we import and source from domestic vendors,” the report said.

    Five Below said it would try to fight back by negotiating lower supplier prices, finding products from any countries that don’t face U.S. tariffs, boost its own retail prices, or find new U.S. product sources.

    Besides the direct impact on Five Below imports, higher tariffs by the U.S. and “retaliatory” tariffs by other countries are likely to inflate U.S. prices, causing consumers to buy less and further hurting retail sales and profits, the company said.

    Struggling before tariffs

    Even before President Donald Trump’s election last fall and his move to boost China tariffs — which now total 145%, or a $1.45 import tax for every dollar an item is worth — Five Below has struggled.

    The chain was one of the few that kept expanding during the retail store consolidation of the late 2010s and the COVID shutdowns of the early 2020s. Last year cofounder Thomas Vellios stepped back into an executive role on the company’s board as CEO Joel D. Anderson and other senior officers departed.

    Vellios slowed Five Below’s planned growth from a former target of 260 stores this year to around 150 and announced a return to offering simpler, cheaper items, reversing Anderson’s trend toward larger stores and more expensive merchandise.

    Five Below appointed Winnie Park to the chief executive role in December. Park previously served in the top job at PaperSource and Forever21.

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    Source: American Military News

  • FG To Pay GenCos N2trn In December For Electricity Debts

    …Begs GenCos Not To Shut Power Plants

    The Federal Government on Thursday promised to pay the power generation companies (GenCos) the sum of N2trn out of the N4trn owed them.

    THE WHISTLER had earlier reported that GenCos) had last week issued a warning to the Federal Government over the continued accumulation of debts now totalling over ₦4trn.

    The companies announced that they are on the brink of shutting down operations due to the growing liquidity crisis in the power sector.

    In a statement released under the umbrella of the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC), the GenCos expressed deep frustration over what they described as “inadequate payment for electricity generated and consumed on the national grid.

    Speaking at the sixth edition of the 2025 ministerial briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the N2trn will be paid in cash and on a promissory note.

    The promissory note, according to him, would allow the power-generating companies access to financial loans that would aid their generation.

    The event was organised by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

    Adelabu said he had secured the approval of the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to carry out the assignment.

    He said, “These debts are unpaid subsidies of the federal government, which are due to the power generation companies, and almost half of it was inherited, while about half of them came from 2024 operations.

    “And I agree with you, there was a publication in the paper where the companies threatened to shut down their plants. I pray they are not. There are plans underway to make these payments.

    “While I will not say it will be paid 100 per cent, we will be paying it down gradually. And the mode of payment is in two ways.
    We have some budgetary provisions, which will facilitate cash payments.

    “While we are also discussing with the generating companies to give them some guaranteed debt instruments, like the promissory notes, which we will give to them to pay down some of these debts. These promissory notes will be liquid enough for them to be taken to the banks for discounting if they need an immediate cash injection.

    “So, it’s a combination of cash payments and promissory notes. And I can tell you that between now and the end of the year, we are going to pay close to N2tn out of these N4tn.

    “I’ve had discussions with the Minister of Finance and the coordinating minister for the Economy, who has promised that they are working on the promissory notes. And once we have budget releases, cash payments will also be made.

    Adelabu also remarked that the Federal Government’s debts to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has reduced to N8.17bn.

    The minister attributed it to the reconciliatory effect, adding that debt decreased from N15.53bn to N8.17bn.

    He said, “Furthermore, regarding market liquidity, the reconciliatory effort has led to the reduction of federal debt owed to Abuja Disco by 47.4 percent, decreasing from N15.53bn to N8.17bn.

    The minister also added that Nigeria reached a remarkable generation available capacity of 6,003 megawatts, marking the first time this level had been recorded in the country’s history of the power sector.

    “On the 2nd of March 2025, Nigeria reached a remarkable generation available capacity of 6,003 megawatts, marking the first time this level had been recorded in the country’s history of the power sector.

    “Let me thank our agencies, our operators, that this happened during our time. We have crossed the bar of 6,000 megawatts for the first time in the history of Nigeria’s power sector. That is not enough, Adelabu said.

    ENDS

    FG To Pay GenCos N2trn In December For Electricity Debts is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler

  • Federal judge will hear arguments as groups try to block Trump’s executive order on elections

    By ALI SWENSON

    NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday will hear arguments in three cases from national Democrats and voting rights groups that are challenging President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on elections, which, among other changes, would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

    Source: Paradise Post

  • City of the Wolves anime short directed by legendary Masami Obari featuring music by Salvatore Ganacci











    SNK released a new video today to promote Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and it showcases the characters of the game, as well as iconic moments from the franchise history, animated by legendary anime director Masami Obari.






    Not only that, but famous DJ and musician Salvatore Ganacci who also happens to be a part of the game’s roster composed the music for the animation.









    The video clocks in at 2 minutes and 16 seconds and showcases almost every playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves launch roster doing their things, whether it be fighting, flirting or a little bit of both (looking at you, Mai and B. Jenet).


    We also get a sneak peek at the Season 1 DLC cast with Andy Bogard, Joe Higashi and Street Fighter guests Ken Masters and Chun-Li showing up as silhouettes, though Art of Fighting boss character Mr. Big gets a more substantial appearance in the animation.


    Strangely enough, Kim Dong Hwan also gets the silhouette treatment despite being part of the base roster, but every other character on the launch roster gets their time to shine in this animation.


    While the animation itself somewhat comes off as an anime music video, the music most definitely does not, but it’s hard to say that it doesn’t fit quite well with the vibe in the video and seeing all of these iconic fighters in motion to the beats.


    Here’s an image gallery featuring some screenshots from the animation where you can see most of your favorite characters in their full animated glory, even including legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in anime form.





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    Check out the full video below, courtesy of the SNK Official channel on YouTube.




    Thanks to KaptenKladdkaka for sending this in.







    Source: Event Hubs