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The United States said Tuesday it felt "cautious optimism" on the prospects of reaching a ceasefire in the 14-month war in Gaza, although it acknowledged that similar hopes had been dashed before. Hamas on Tuesday said that talks mediated by Qatar were "serious and positive," a day after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the…
12 Dec
Canada's Alberta province said Thursday it will deploy officers, dogs and drones to sniff out illicit drugs and undocumented migrants crossing the border with the United States, after President-elect Donald Trump complained that it was too porous. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced Can$29 million for the creation of a new unit comprised of 51 sheriffs,…
10 Dec
The United States offered a $10 million reward on Tuesday for information leading to the arrest of a Chinese man and co-conspirators wanted for hacking computer firewalls. Guan Tianfeng, 30, is believed to be living in China's Sichuan Province, according to the State Department. An indictment charging Guan with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and…
3 Dec
Promptings by the United States and the United Kingdom that translated into long-range military strikes by Ukraine deep on Russia underscore a closer proximity to not only worsening the war in that region
26 Nov
A federal jury in the United States has sentenced two Nigerian nationals, Anthony Emeka Ibekie and Samuel Aniukwu, to 30 years in prison for orchestrating fraud schemes that defrauded victims out of $3.5 million. The sentencing, announced in a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, revealed that Ibekie, 59, from Oswego, Illinois, was…
25 Nov
Amid the inexorable shift toward more electric vehicles, oil and gas producers are looking increasingly to plastics to help keep them afloat, even if that sector faces challenges of its own. Plastics and chemical products now account for 15 percent of world demand for the refined petroleum products used to make them. But as "robust…
18 Nov
The US aviation giant Boeing sent out its first redundancy notifications on Monday as part of a previously announced plan to cut 10 percent of its global workforce. Boeing intends to cut almost 2,200 jobs in the US state of Washington, which is home to many of its oldest factories, according to a statement made…
15 Nov
Prominent political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has applauded the recent recognition of Nigerian-born Professor of Medicine, Dr. Nnaemeka Umerah, with the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Service Award. The honour was conferred by United States President Joe Biden in recognition of Umerah’s lifetime commitment to public…
14 Nov
The United States said Thursday it disagreed both with a UN committee's finding that Israeli warfare methods were consistent with "genocide" and a Human Rights Watch allegation of "crimes against humanity" in Gaza. The United Nations Special Committee's report, which accused Israel of using starvation as a war tactic, "is something we would unequivocally disagree…
31 Oct
In an increasingly globalised and interconnected world, corporate financial strategies are undergoing significant transformations.
29 Oct
October 7 has become for Israel what 9/11 was to the United States. A day to remember. It was the day a great power let down its guard
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The Nigerian Army Troops of Operation Golden Peace have apprehended two suspected ammunition couriers and recovered a cache of ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Kwari Biba, located within the Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism security expert in the Lake Chad region, that the operation, conducted at…
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TotalEnergies has announced a fully funded international master’s degree scholarship for Nigerian students, offering them the opportunity to study in France during the 2025/2026 academic session. The energy giant disclosed this on its ‘X’ page, outlining the application process for the scholarship. “The NNPC Ltd/TotalEnergies International Masters Degree Scholarship 2025-2026 is now open for applications.…
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In commemoration of the 2024 Mother Language Day, cultural officers in the Ministry of Art, culture, tourism and the creative economy have called for the promotion of linguistic diversity to preserve Nigeria’s language from the risk of extinction. They advocate for a seamless weave of Nigeria's gastronomy, cuisines and musical instruments as significant symbols for…
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The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu, Musa Musawa, was presented with the certificate of inscription for the Kano Durbar Festival by UNESCO. Nigeria's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Dr Hajo Sani, extended heartfelt congratulations to the Nigerian government and its people for the recognition of the Durbar festival as an Intangible…
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The Ekiti State Government has dismissed rumours claiming that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is distributing a N25,000 Christmas cash grant. In a statement issued on Thursday, Yinka Oyebode, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, described the claim as unfounded and warned residents to be cautious of fraudulent activities. According to him, the information circulating about a…
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Culture officers within the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy have emphasised the pivotal role of culture in fostering social cohesion and promoting economic development. According to them, a vibrant cultural landscape can unite diverse communities, enhance social interaction, and build mutual understanding among citizens. They also noted that investing in…
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The Ikorodu High Court, Lagos has adjourned till February 26, 2025, to hear two applications in a suit concerning the Regun Chieftaincy stool in Ikorodu, Lagos. The suit, marked IKD/87380CM/2022, was filed in 2022 by two claimants, Chief Kameeel Adisa Dada and Hon. Gbenga Oshin. The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotebi, and one…
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Tijani, whose address was not provided, is charged with conspiracy, housebreaking and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Iyabo Oladoyin, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Dec. 2, at noon at Obokun Market, Eleyele, Ibadan. Oladoyin said that the defendant broke into the premises of Beaux Foods…
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Clothe sellers in Arab Road Market, in Kubwa, Abuja, on Thursday complained of poor patronage , sis days to Christmas. The retailers in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) blamed the low sales on the current hardship being experienced fin the country. Mr David Onyebueke, a dealer in children’s’ clothes…
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Living rent-free as an adult can come with its challenges, no matter how kind or accommodating your host might be. To keep the peace and avoid conflicts, there are certain unwritten rules you should follow. After all, being a great guest isn’t just about enjoying free shelter, it’s about showing gratitude and respect. Here are…