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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery, triggering fire
A massive Ukrainian drone and missile attack sparked a fire at an oil refinery in southern Russia overnight, both Russian…
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Trump sues Des Moines Register Newspaper, accusing it of ‘election interference’
United States President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit accusing a newspaper and a polling firm of “brazen election interference”…
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Russia detains Uzbek national over General’s assassination in Moscow
On Wednesday, December 18, Russia's security services detained a 29-year-old man from Uzbekistan in connection with the assassination of Lt.…
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TikTok asks US Supreme Court to block potential ban ahead of January deadline
TikTok has asked the US Supreme Court to step in and temporarily block a law that could force its Chinese…
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Gaza ceasefire talks enter final phase, says Palestinian negotiator
Talks between Israel and Hamas to establish a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages in Gaza have reached a…
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ECOWAS Ministers meet in Abuja over trade, security
The Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday held its 93rd ordinary session…
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Iran blames Israel, U.S. for overthrow of al-Assad
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has blamed his archenemies the United States and Israel for the fall of the…
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Trump vows pardons for capitol rioters, seeks to end US birth right citizenship ahead of inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to prioritise pardons for individuals convicted in connection with the 2021 US Capitol riot as…
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Tinubu congratulates Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the Saturday general election in Ghana, following…
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President Yoon banned from leaving South Korea
The South Korean Government ordered an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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South Africa eyes Nigeria’s lithium for electric vehicles
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness lithium to drive the green energy…
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Best Holiday Albums to Set the Festive Mood
The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and celebration. Whether you’re cooking, spending time with loved ones, or…
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Nigeria seeks to expand strategic ties in mining, trade, infrastructure with South Africa
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on Monday expressed Nigeria’s readiness to expand its strategic partnership with…
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Joe Biden arrives in Angola for long-awaited visit to sub-saharan Africa
President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday, marking his first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa, as his administration’s efforts…
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Tinubu, Ramaphosa to co-chair 11th Bi-National Commission
President Bola Tinubu will leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the…
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U.S. President Biden pardons son as Trump slams ‘miscarriage of justice’
President Joe Biden on Sunday said he has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, even after promising previously that he would…
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‘Global trust earned’, Tinubu hails Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO re-appointment
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, congratulated former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed as WTO DG
Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This is her second term…
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Tinubu urges French investors to boost cooperation in food security, solid minerals, education, energy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for increased foreign investments in key sectors of Nigeria’s economy, including food security, solid…
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Trump cabinet picks targeted by bomb threats
Several of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and picks for his White House team have been targeted by bomb threats. The…
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Finnish court sets May 2025 trial date for Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa
A Finnish court has scheduled the trial of Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa for May 2025, where he will face charges…
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State visit: Tinubu arrives in France
President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady, arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day State…
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Liberian senator and former warlord Prince Johnson dies at 72
Prince Johnson, a former Liberian warlord turned senator, died on Thursday at the age of 72. Johnson, who played a…
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Biden pushes for Gaza ceasefire amid Lebanon truce as Hamas resistance continues
President Joe Biden has said the US will make another push with regional powers for a ceasefire in Gaza, involving…
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Canada stresses its importance to U.S. after Trump tariff announcement
Canada has stressed its importance to the United States, shortly after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose high…
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Trump says he will impose tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said that, once he returns to the White House, he will impose high import…
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UK watchdog announces plans to fully regulate crypto by 2026
On Tuesday, November 26, the UK's financial watchdog revealed plans to introduce complete rules for cryptocurrency by 2026, as the…
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U.S election: India counted 640m votes in 1 day but California is still counting — Elon Musk
Elon Musk, owner of X, formerly Twitter, has taken a dig at the delayed official announcement of presidential election results…
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Ghana and The Gambia team up to offer free roaming services, boosting regional connectivity
Ghana and The Gambia are set to launch a free roaming initiative, enhancing digital connectivity and promoting economic integration across…
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Zimbabwe launches AI-powered traffic system to ease congestion and improve road safety
Zimbabwe has rolled out an AI-driven traffic management system to tackle the growing issue of urban congestion, starting with its…
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Nigerian govt confirms arrest of Simon Ekpa by Finnish authorities
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and prominent leader of the…
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Ukraine Parliament Cancels Session Over Threat Of Russian Attack
Kyiv shuttered parliament on Friday for one day, citing a potential Russian missile attack after President Vladimir Putin issued a…
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ICC issues arrest warrants on Netanyahu, Hamas leaders over war crime allegations
The International Criminal Court, ICC, on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav…
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Breaking: Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland over terrorism activities
Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has been arrested in…
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Biden approves anti-personnel mines for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden has consented to provide Ukraine with anti-personnel land mines, according to reports. This move is perceived…
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G20 summit: Tinubu endorses global alliance against hunger, poverty
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz…
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Biden Approves Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles, Escalating Tensions with Russia
In a significant policy shift, U.S. President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles, known as ATACMS,…
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Tinubu arrives Brazil for G20 summit
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit…
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Hezbollah confirms death of spokesman in Beirut attack
Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its Spokesman, Mohammed Afif, in an Israeli attack in Beirut. He was a “pillar”…
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Chidimma Adetshina Emerges as First Runner-Up At Miss Universe 2024
Recently crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina has etched her name in history by becoming the first runner-up at the…
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