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US Shutdown: Govt to reopen, but what It means…

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

The US federal government is set to reopen temporarily if a short-term funding bill currently before the Senate is approved…

Former French President Sarkozy released from prison after 3 weeks

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from prison, just three weeks into a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy…

Ex-South Korean president Yoon charged with aiding enemy state

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 months ago

Yoon, 64, is accused of attempting to provoke a military conflict between South and North Korea by covertly sending drones…

UK issues fresh travel advisory on Nigeria

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a new travel advisory warning its citizens against visiting…

Deal to end U.S. government shutdown ‘within reach’

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

The proposed deal reportedly includes a vote on extending Obamacare tax credits in December. Republicans have expressed cautious optimism but…

Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Fung-wong

Isa Isawade

5 months ago

"We left our things on the roofs of our house since every time there’s a storm, we come here because…

Tamil Nadu woman, lesbian partner arrested after husband alleges they killed son

Isa Isawade

5 months ago

The case took a dramatic turn after Suresh claimed that his son was intentionally killed by his wife. Suspecting foul…

My plans for Donald Trump when I meet him – Ronaldo

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

He wants to tell Trump what they have in common if they ever meet one-on-one. Ronaldo spoke about this in…

UN rights body regrets U.S. withdrawal from human rights review

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 months ago

The U.S. was due to appear before the Council’s Working Group on Friday, but declined to do so – the…

Trump’s threat: Russia says it’s closely monitoring situation in Nigeria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

In a statement released in Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia was “closely monitoring the situation in…

U.S. arrests Nigerian, four others for €300m International fraud scheme

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

German prosecutors allege that the group coordinated a large-scale fraud by generating millions of small, recurring debit and credit card…

Washington D.C. killers bag cumulative 380 years for deadly street massacre

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

In the aftermath, Johnson, who had rented the getaway vehicle, made multiple false 911 calls, claiming the car had been…

Nancy Pelosi bows out after 40 years in Congress

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Pelosi, 85, who represented San Francisco since 1987, revealed her decision in a video message on Thursday, saying she would…

Emirates Returns to Nigeria: Flights resume after two-year suspension

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

The resumption is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and economic exchanges between Nigeria and the UAE, marking a new…

Trump teases secret plan with Russia, China to give up all nuclear weapons

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

“We’re the number one nuclear power, which I hate to admit because it’s so horrible,” Trump said. “Russia is second.…

COP30: World leaders gather in Brazil to discuss climate action

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Supporting Brazil’s sustainable fuels initiative, which aims to quadruple production and use by 2035. Adopting a joint declaration that addresses…

U.S. disburses $516m to Nigeria in September, report shows

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

The report highlighted the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen development and stability across African nations through financial and technical…

‘I will stop you,’ Mamdani tells Trump

Isa Isawade

5 months ago

The democratic socialist breezed to victory over his closest opponent, Andrew Cuomo, in the NYC mayoral race -- then took…

French couple released from prison in Iran

Isa Isawade

5 months ago

Western governments and human rights organisations have long accused Iran of engaging in “hostage diplomacy” by detaining foreign nationals as…

Israeli Minister to NYC Jews: ‘Your mayor backs Hamas, return to Israel’

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Israel’s Minister, Amichai Chikli, has launched a scathing attack on New York’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, describing him as a “Hamas…

EU talks drag on with no agreement on climate targets

Isa Isawade

5 months ago

They were also unable to agree on a reduction commitment required under the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change a…

Markets in Turmoil: Trump’s ‘war’ remark sends naira, stocks crashing

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Experts say Nigeria’s market stability now depends on how the government and the Central Bank manage the situation and restore…

Tanzania restores internet, ends curfew

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Tanzania has lifted its nationwide curfew and partially restored internet access following days of deadly unrest that erupted after last…

Nigeria to U.S.: Military intervention without consent Is diplomatic violation

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said the United States cannot carry out any military…

Tanzania’s Samia Hassan sworn in amid protests

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

According to the Electoral Commission, Hassan won 98 percent of the vote. However, the main opposition party, Chadema, which was…

US-Nigeria Relations: Tinubu to meet Trump following genocide allegations

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, confirmed the meeting and said it will focus on claims of a…

23 killed in massive explosion at Mexico supermarket

Isa Isawade

5 months ago

A fatal explosion leading to tragic deaths of about 23 people and severe injuries to a dozen others has been…

Rapper Meek Mill handcuffed by police outside NYC club

Isa Isawade

5 months ago

“They just pulled me out the car and cuffed me in front of the whole club embarrassed the shit out…

9 Suffer life-threatening injuries in UK train stabbing

Isa Isawade

5 months ago

“This has been declared a major incident and Counter Terrorism Policing are supporting our investigation whilst we work to establish…

Tanzania’s first female president re-elected amid controversy, opposition boycott

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

The announcement was made on Saturday morning by Jacobs Mwambegele, the chairperson of the national electoral commission.

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