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Tinubu confers GCON on Indian PM, Modi
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday conferred the national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON,…
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Court orders police to end blockade at stilfontein mine
A South African court has ordered police to remove a blockade at an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, where hundreds,…
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Nigeria, India to sign MoU on collaboration in critical sectors
President Bola Tinubu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon sign Memoranda of Understanding, MOU, to enhance collaboration in…
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Saudi Crown Prince praises Nigeria’s ongoing reforms, assures Tinubu of support — Presidency
The Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has assured…
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Tinubu demands end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, wants 2-state solution actualised
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, warning “the conflict…
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Hezbollah fired 165 rockets into northern Israel — IDF
The Israeli military said on Monday that the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah fired around 165 rockets into the north of…
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Kremlin denies Trump phone call, says West is not ready for peace talks
On Monday, November 11, 2024, Russia denied reports that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump had called President Vladimir Putin to discuss…
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Biden, Trump to meet at White House ahead of historic return
President Joe Biden will meet with President-elect, Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday after the US leader pledged…
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Donald Trump appoints Susie Wiles as Chief Of Staff
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Susie Wiles, one of his two campaign managers, will take on the role…
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Surge in American emigration interest amid potential second Trump presidency
As early exit polls suggested a potential second term for former President Donald Trump, many Americans began considering an exit…
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Israeli rescue mission deployed to Amsterdam following violent attacks on Israeli football fans
In response to violent attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered two rescue planes…
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British-Nigerian sentenced to 7 years for $5M fraud scheme
A British-Nigerian Oludayo Adeagbo has received a seven-year prison sentence for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar business email compromise (BEC)…
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Scandal shakes Equatorial Guinea as government sacks ANIF boss Engonga over leaked explicit videos
The government of Equatorial Guinea has sacked Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF),…
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Nigeria defends CNG vehicles as Malaysia plans phase-out amid safety concerns
The debate around Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles just got more intense as Malaysia announced plans to phase out CNG-powered…
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Malaysian govt to phase out CNG-powered vehicles over safety concerns — Report
The Malaysian government has announced plans to phase out compressed natural gas, CNG, for vehicles and discontinue the sale of…
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Biden set to address U.S. after Trump’s election win
U.S. President Joe Biden was set to address the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for his Democratic…
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Hamas says US ‘Blind Support’ for Israel must end after Trump claims victory
A senior Hamas official told AFP that the United States under Donald Trump, who claimed victory in the presidential election,…
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Macron, Scholz, other world leaders congratulate Trump
Congratulations for Donald Trump poured in early on Wednesday following his victory over challenger, Democrat’s Kamala Harris in the U.S.…
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Kamala Harris campaign explains why she won’t speak to supporters on tense election night
The campaign of Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, has explained why she won’t be addressing her supporters on election…
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Atiku shares crucial lessons for Nigeria as Trump returns to the White House
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has highlighted important lessons Nigeria can learn from the recent U.S. presidential election.…
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US Election: President Tinubu congratulates President-elect Donald Trump
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the…
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Pennsylvania judge approves Elon Musk’s $1Million voter giveaway
A Pennsylvania state judge on Monday allowed Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day giveaway to voters in key swing states to continue.…
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Israel hostages forum calls for investigation into leak of confidential documents by Netanyahu aide
A Gaza hostages campaign group called for an investigation on Monday into the alleged leak of confidential documents by a…
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Voting begins in US presidential election as Trump and Harris face off
Election day voting has officially begun in the United States, where Americans will choose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris…
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South Korea fines Meta about $15m over collection of user data
South Korea has ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab to pay 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million) in fines after…
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Nigerians in Libya going about their activities without harassment —FG
The Federal Government has denied a threat to the security of Nigerians in Libya following a recent ruling by the…
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UK to raise university tuition fees in 2025
The administration of Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the United Kingdom will raise university tuition fees for the first time…
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US Election: Kamala Harris makes final push in Michigan, Trump rallies with violent rhetoric in Pennsylvania
Democrat Kamala Harris made her closing pitch for the US presidency at a historically Black church and to Arab Americans…
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Iran’s supreme leader threatens ‘Crushing Response’ to US and Israeli actions amid ongoing tensions
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has issued a warning of “a crushing response” to the United States and Israel…
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US Election: Liz Cheney calls Trump a ‘Tyrant’ after his suggestion that she deserves to face firing squad
Former Republican Representative and outspoken critic of Donald Trump, Liz Cheney, referred to the former president as a “vindictive, cruel”…
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US Election: Jennifer Lopez condemns Trump over Puerto Rico insult at rally, endorses Kamala Harris
Jennifer Lopez has denounced former president Donald Trump following comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s remark about Puerto at the Republican’s Madison Square…
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Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina to lose South African identity amid nationality row
Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty queen and recent Miss Universe Nigeria winner, is set to lose her South African identity and…
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US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time
H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus…
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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the biggest tax increase in three decades
Britain’s new finance minister Rachel Reeves announced the biggest tax increases in three decades in her first budget on Wednesday,…
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McDonald handed contract extension as Australia coach
Andrew McDonald has been rewarded for his success as Australia coach with a contract extension which will keep him in…
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Assailants abduct, kill deputy mayor in Cameroon
The deputy mayor of a city in Cameroon’s English-speaking north hit by separatist violence has been killed after being abducted…
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Several bodies found in flood-hit areas of southeast Spain
An unspecified number of bodies have been found in areas hit by flash flooding in southeastern Spain, the leader of…
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TikTok Co-Founder Zhang Yiming Tops China’s Rich List with $49.3 Billion Fortune
Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, has topped the list of China’s richest people, according to the Hurun…
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200,000 people unsubscribed from Washington Post following decision not to endorse Kamala Harris
In the wake of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos’ decision to block The Washington Post from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris…
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Banjamin Netanyahu confirms ‘precise’ strikes on Iran’s missile production facilities as Iran contemplates response
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that recent airstrikes had “hit hard” Iran’s defences and missile production capabilities.…
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