United States
27 Sep
Donald Trump and his sons Eric and Don Jr committed fraud by inflating the value of the real estate and financial assets of the Trump Organisation for years, a New York judge ruled on Tuesday.
27 Sep
The leaders of the Writers Guild of America on Tuesday called off a monthslong strike that has paralyzed Hollywood, accepting a pay deal hammered out with production studios.
22 Sep
The head of Guinea's junta Colonel Mamady Doumbouya defended the use of military intervention in politics during a UN address Thursday, following a recent series of coups on the African continent.
22 Sep
A US government contractor who worked at the State and Justice departments has been arrested on charges of spying, reportedly for Ethiopia.
22 Sep
Angus Cloud, the 25-year-old co-star of hit HBO drama "Euphoria," died from an accidental drug overdose in July, a US coroner said Thursday.
22 Sep
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday called on India to cooperate with its investigation into the murder of a Sikh separatist after earlier this week pointing to Indian agents as suspects.
22 Sep
Working in industrial laundries at age 14, labouring up to 35 hours a week on top of school, some US states are relaxing the barriers to employing minors, despite rising cases of exploitation.
22 Sep
A judge at the US military tribunal in Guantanamo Bay on Thursday ruled that a Yemeni detainee who was tortured by the CIA is unfit to stand trial in a death-penalty case, US media reported.
19 Sep
ExxonMobil has pledged nearly 40,000 barrels per day (bpd) in new Nigerian production in the short term after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's success in wooing energy investors in the United States (US). Tinubu in a statement signed by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale played host to a delegation consisting of the global leadership of an Oil…
19 Sep
Ukraine will "soon" receive M1 Abrams tanks from the United States as Kyiv's forces make "steady" progress in a counter-offensive against Moscow's troops, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday. Washington had promised the tanks to Kyiv at the beginning of the year, part of more than $43 billion in security assistance pledged by…
12 Sep
Google begins a marathon battle in a federal court on Tuesday to fight accusations from the US government that it acted unlawfully to become the world's preeminent search engine. Over the course of 10 weeks of testimony involving more than 100 witnesses, Google will try to persuade Judge Amit P. Mehta that the landmark case…
6 Sep
Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys militia, was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Tuesday for his role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, the stiffest sentence handed out so far.
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As Nigeria celebrates its independence, what better way to honour the occasion than by incorporating the nation's vibrant green colour into your fashion choices? Green represents the lush landscapes, rich culture, and hope for a brighter future. Here are fabulous ways to infuse green into your wardrobe to celebrate this significant day in style. 1.…
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The Kogi State All Progressives Congress Governorship Campaign Council has called on security agencies to fish out those responsible for the unfortunate killing of a harmless female supporter of the party in Kotonkarfe Local Government Area of Kogi State and bring them to book to serve as deterrent to other criminals.
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Youths and civil society organisations under the aegis of Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remain focused and not be distracted by the antics of the opposition political parties in the country. At a rally at the Unity Fountain, Abuja as part of celebration to mark this…
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The Adamawa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Yola on Monday affirmed the election of Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Umar Ardo, and his party had challenged Fintiri’s victory before the tribunal, alleging corrupt practices, threat and violence at the election. Ardo, who joined…
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Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has appealed to Nigerians to join hands with the country's leadership in the task of rebuilding the country towards the desired potential. Amid the numerous socio-economic and political challenges currently afflicting Nigeria, Akeredolu expressed the belief that the obstacles are surmountable and that Nigerians can still achieve the Nigeria…
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The Nigerian Army on Monday announced that its troops raided four terrorists' camps in Imo state where they recovered fresh and old corpses.
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The Governorship Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), David Ombugadu, as the new governor of the state.
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A court in the United Kingdom (UK) has granted a former Nigerian minister for Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, bail in the sum of 70,000 pounds.
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has approved the appointment of Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi as his Chief of Staff. The appointment, according to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Mr Musa Krishi, takes effect from Oct17. Dan-Azumi is to take over from Mr. Wasiu…