Author: Solomon Alaka

Understanding Pornographic Addiction and Paths to Recovery: The Silent Persistence Struggle

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Pornographic addiction—often referred to as Problematic Pornography Use (PPU)—is a growing behavioral health concern affecting millions globally. Though not formally recognized as a medical disorder in the DSM-5, mounting evidence links compulsive porn consumption to patterns similar to substance addiction, including cravings, withdrawal-like symptoms, and impaired daily functioning. 📊 Global Scope and Prevalence Recent international […]

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Germany Unveils €10 Billion Civil Protection Investment Plan by 2029

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Germany plans to invest €10 billion ($12 billion) in civil protection and disaster management by 2029, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed in an interview with Bild published Sunday. The initiative, dubbed the Civil Protection Pact, aims to modernize emergency infrastructure amid rising geopolitical tensions and threats such as extremism and hybrid attacks. Key components of […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Technology, Security, Politics and Human Rights

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Africa Macro & Business Briefing Compiled for professionals tracking political risk, economic shifts, and corporate activity across the continent. Business & Macroeconomy Climate & Energy Tech & Investment Deals Geopolitics & Security 🇲🇱 Mali: Jihadist Blockade Targets Junta Militant group JNIM has declared a blockade in western Mali’s Kayes and Nioro regions, disrupting fuel and […]

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Mary Lou McDonald Rules Out Presidency Bid, Sets Sights on Taoiseach Role

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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has formally ruled herself out of the upcoming Irish presidential race, stating her clear preference to remain in parliamentary politics and pursue the role of Taoiseach. Speaking ahead of her party’s annual think-in, McDonald emphasized her commitment to leading the opposition and presenting Sinn Féin as a viable alternative […]

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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022): A Life of Grace, Duty, and Enduring Legacy

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Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a sovereign whose reign defined an era and whose presence became a symbol of continuity in a rapidly changing world. Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor in 1926, she ascended the throne in 1952 at just 25 years old, following the […]

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The night the mountains shook: A doctor on the front lines of Afghanistan’s earthquake

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At his home in Jalalabad, roughly 50 kilometres away from the epicentre, Dr. Sahak and his wife stormed out of their bedroom to find their eight children already in the hallway. “I immediately thought about Herat,” the Afghan physician in his late forties told me, referring to the earthquakes that devastated the country’s western province […]

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Türkiye Faces Rare Police Torture Trial as Rights Groups Call for Accountability

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has welcomed the upcoming trial of 13 Turkish gendarmes accused of torture and custodial death, calling it a rare opportunity to confront impunity for law enforcement abuse in Türkiye. The officers face charges stemming from the February 2023 arrest of brothers Ahmet and Sabri Güreşçi in Hatay province, following allegations of […]

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Downpours stymy aid teams following deadly landslide in war-torn Sudan

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The death toll has not yet been verified as ongoing downpours and rugged terrain are making it extremely difficult to reach the impacted communities, according to the UN migration agency, IOM. To date, an estimated 150 people were displaced from Tarseen and neighbouring villages, with families now sheltering in nearby communities. The UN humanitarian agency, […]

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University of Kentucky Cheerleader Arrested After Infant Found Dead in Trash Bag

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Laken Snelling, a 21-year-old cheerleader at the University of Kentucky, has been arrested following the discovery of a deceased infant in her off-campus residence. According to Lexington police, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child on August 27, 2025, and found the newborn wrapped in a towel inside a black trash bag concealed […]

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Window to prevent famine spreading in Gaza is ‘closing fast’, UN warns

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Tom Fletcher’s statement amid what he described as “a massive military offensive” by Israeli forces against Palestinians in Gaza City, and the failure of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas militants. By the end of September famine will likely have spread into Deir al Balah and Khan Younis, he said, unless there is a huge influx of […]

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