United States
6 Sep
The US government said Friday that it has recovered $1.3 billion from wealthy taxpayers since late 2023, as part of efforts to ensure that high-income individuals are paying taxes owed. Between 2010 and 2018, the audit rate for millionaires fell by 80 percent, according to excerpts from a speech that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is…
5 Sep
A 14-year-old gunman killed at least four people, including two students, and wounded nine more when he opened fire at a high school in the US state of Georgia on Wednesday, law enforcement said. The shooter -- also a student at the school -- was taken into custody. He will be charged with murder and…
26 Aug
The United States government has unveiled a new website for visa applicants and American citizens located in Nigeria. The US Embassy announced on its website that the website is intended to facilitate online account creation, visa application fee payment, and appointment scheduling. The website also offers information services for both U.S. visa applicants and American…
22 Aug
The United States (U.S.) government has reaffirmed its readiness to parley Nigeria in commencing talks on the implementation of a Chemical
20 Aug
The U.S. Government has announced a 27 million dollars humanitarian aid package for Nigeria to assist vulnerable populations, and build resilience against food insecurity and climate change impacts. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria which stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, said the funding was part of the U.S. Government’s 536 million dollars humanitarian aid package…
13 Aug
The United States "had no involvement" in ousting Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the White House said Monday, describing the claim as "simply false." Hasina, 76, quit as prime minister on August 5 after a student-led uprising against her government and fled by helicopter to longtime ally India. Asked about allegations of US interference, White…
6 Aug
Elon Musk's X sued an advertising group and several large corporations on Tuesday accusing them of causing billions of dollars of losses by "illegally" boycotting the social media platform. "We tried peace for 2 years, now it is war," the billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX said on X, which he acquired in late 2022.…
5 Aug
Kamala Harris will name her running mate as soon as Monday, as she prepares for a tour of US battleground states aimed at turning excitement over her presidential bid into durable support that can power her to victory. All paths to the White House run through a handful of swing states, and Harris will kick…
4 Aug
The United States set a new world record time as they powered to Olympic gold in the women's 4x100m medley relay on Sunday, with Australia taking silver and China taking bronze. The win ensured that the US finished at the top of the medal table in swimming with eight golds to Australia's seven. The Americans…
1 Aug
Kenyan prosecutors said Wednesday they have secured a court order to extradite a man accused of murdering his girlfriend in the United States in a case that made headlines after he escaped police custody in Nairobi. Kevin Kang'ethe was the subject of a three-month international manhunt after he fled the United States for his native…
1 Aug
British banking group Barclays on Thursday logged a sliding first-half profit on a dip in revenue as it set aside more money for bad debts in the United States. It fared better than expected, however, owing to strong performance by its investment division, while it highlighted progress on slashing costs. READ ALSO:Shell’s net profit dips…
29 Jul
The United States, Britain and Canada have issued security warnings to their citizens in Nigeria as the country inches towards planned protests over economic hardship. The UK Foreign Office warned of the risks of unrest from July 29 to August 10 and said "past protests have turned violent with little warning." READ ALSO:Biden unveils US…
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Founder of Grace Social Media Agency, Samuel Ijaola Oladayo has said many content creators fail to fully monetise their craft due to policy violations, reliance on comedy, or inappropriate content. Ijaola, who has worked with creators like Mark Angel, Emmanuella, and Zfancy, shared insights into the challenges of social media monetisation and how creators can…
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Vitor Pereira as their new head coach, the Premier League strugglers announced Thursday. The 56-year-old, who has won league titles in Portugal, Greece and China, has left Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab to join Wolves on an 18-month contract after the Midlands side, battling to avoid relegation, sacked Gary O'Neil.…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been called upon to reverse the decision to approve the divestment of international oil companies (IOCs) allegedly to the Renaissance Consortium. Representatives of Nigerian society organisations, community leaders and concerned citizens, in a petition to the National Assembly, maintained that the measure constitutes a threat not only to the people…
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The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday disclosed that eight persons have been arrested in connection with the Christmas funfair stampede that occurred in Ibadan on Wednesday. Those arrested included Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, 31, the primary sponsor of the event, along with Fasasi Abdulahi, the Principal of Islamic High School; Genesis Christopher; Tanimowo Moruf; Anisolaja…
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Iconic shipbuilder Harland and Wolff, famed for constructing the doomed Titanic, has struck a deal for its shipyards to be bought by Spanish peer Navantia, the UK government announced Thursday. The proposed deal maintains Navantia UK's contract to build three Royal Navy ships used to deliver supplies to British aircraft carriers. It will also secure…
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With a volatile global oil market in 2024 tied to geopolitical tensions and other local challenges such as oil theft and pipeline vandalism amid the pressure to up oil production levels, the NNPC Ltd. under the leadership of Mallam Mele Kyari has effectively navigated the challenges with many milestone achievements to show. The state-owned oil…
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A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case. Mathias Pogba will be able to serve his one-year sentence with an electronic bracelet rather than behind bars. The court also fined Paul Pogba's brother…
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged friends, associates and the general public not to organise any birthday party or newspaper advertisement in commemoration of his 57th birthday billed for December 21, 2024. Oyebanji, through his spokesperson Yinka Oyebode, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The governor said instead of advertisement placements, gifts or…
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The Police Command in Lagos has refuted claims that its officer assaulted officials of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the Lekki area of the state. The command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, denied the allegation in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said, “The command wishes to debunk claims making the rounds that Monalisa…