North America
25 Aug
Disney/Marvel superhero comedy "Deadpool & Wolverine" clawed its way back to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $18.3 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The Ryan Reynolds/Hugh Jackman vehicle has now topped the box office for four of its five weekends out, logging impressive total ticket…
14 Jun 2024
A visionary Nigerian entrepreneur, Abiodun Adetu, has spearheaded the successful launch of Naija Market Day in North America.
8 Apr 2024
Eclipse mania was gripping North America on Monday as a breathtaking celestial event offered a rare convergence of commercial and scientific opportunities -- and an excuse to party.
4 Feb 2024
If you've ever dabbled in online gambling, you might have noticed that the rules and regulations surrounding online casinos can vary greatly depending on where you are in the world. From strict bans to relaxed regulations, the legal landscape for online gambling can be a bit of a maze to navigate. So, let's take a…
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Popular Nigerian rapper, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, aka Vector, has said, in the world of music, no one messes with musicians from the White Garment Church Speaking in a recent interview with Arise Television, the 40-year-old rapper made it clear that no matter where they performed, whether it’s the Redeemed Church or a Catholic gathering, the skill…
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has approved a slight adjustment in the portfolios of some members of the State Executive Council. Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, formerly Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), is now designated as Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information. Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, formerly Commissioner for Information, is now…
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The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has established a special panel to probe a shortfall of over N4 trillion in revenue due to indiscriminate waivers by agencies of government. The lawmakers lamented that due to waivers, there is a serious shortfall between what is supposed to be collected as revenue and what is actually…
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Operatives of the Kano Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five officials of the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue over the alleged diversion of N1,294,337,676.53 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Ninety-Four Million, Three Hundred and Thirty-Seven Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy-Six Naira, Fifty-Three Kobo) belonging to the Katsina…
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The Founder/Proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Abia State, Professor Gregory Ibe, has set an agenda for Senator Azuta Mbata, the new President-General (PG) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization. Senator Mbata emerged as the first/pioneer PG of Rivers State extraction/origin on Friday (January 10, 2025) during a meeting at the Enugu national…
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Mali's junta has begun seizing gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto mine operated by Canadian firm Barrick Gold, according to a security source and an internal company memo seen by AFP Monday. Since coming to power in a 2020 coup, Mali's military rulers have promised a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative mining industry in…
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An opposition leader in the Indian Ocean nation of Comoros on Monday rejected the results of legislative elections
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Sifan Hassan said Monday the London Marathon is "in my heart" as she gets ready to return to the scene of an extraordinary
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has condemned the fencing of areas in the Ilorin Metropolis against roadside traders. The traders dominate Challenge, Unity, Post Office, and other key business areas in the metropolis. According to the PDP, this action is not only an act of economic sabotage but also a calculated attempt…