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9 Sep 2024
Prominent Political Science Professor, Bolaji Akinyemi, has urged President Bola Tinubu's administration to exercise caution in handling deals with China. Prof. Akinyemi, a former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), voiced his concerns during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. "Of course, we should be careful, but don't isolate…
6 Sep 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
The United States (U.S.) government has reaffirmed its readiness to parley Nigeria in commencing talks on the implementation of a Chemical
20 Aug 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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…
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Ukraine targeted Moscow in a "massive" overnight drone attack, authorities said Tuesday, with Russia's defense ministry claiming it shot down 337 UAVs across the country. "The Defense Ministry's air defense continues to repel a massive attack by enemy drones on Moscow," mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram early Tuesday. Russia's military shot down 91 drones…
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The President of Anamnet Group of Companies Limited, Chief David Edochie Onuora, has urged the people of Anambra State to support security agencies in the state to stop kidnapping and other criminal activities. The prominent community leader said the security agencies cannot succeed without useful information from members of the community. He noted this in…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said the airlift of pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will begin on May 5, 2025. The commission also announced the allocation of airlines for the 2025 Hajj airlift, saying a total of 71,274 pilgrims are expected to participate in this year's pilgrimage. With the airlift…
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Newcastle reignited their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Bruno Guimaraes sealed a controversial 1-0 win at West Ham on Monday. Brazil midfielder Guimaraes struck in the second half as West Ham's claims for a foul in the build-up were ignored. Eddie Howe's side are up to sixth place in the Premier League,…
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President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Education in Kano the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education. The Kano State Government initially owned it. Alhaji Sule (1929–2017) contributed significantly to Nigeria's socio-political development throughout his illustrious career. He served as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, where he…
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Since assuming office on August 16, 2023, the Honourable Minister for Innovation, Science, and Technology has been at the forefront of numerous initiatives, breaking new ground and driving innovation, technology, and scientific advancements to new heights. Pithy, intellectual, and effortlessly articulate, the Honourable Minister's focus on harnessing modern science and innovative technology to stimulate economic…
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday unveiled the planning committee of the National Youth Confab at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The Committee will be chaired by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development, Olubunmi Olusanya.
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The Police in Lagos have rescued 27 trafficked foreigners in Isheri Oshun, Alimosho Local Council of Lagos State.
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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the passing of a 31-year-old physician, who died of Lassa fever, after returning from the United Kingdom.
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Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Chris Nkwonta, has assured of effective utilisation of N250 billion budgetary allocations to the commission.