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Netanyahu condemns ‘shocking’ chaos during hostage handover
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned the chaotic scenes that occurred during the handover of seven hostages in…
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Federal reserve holds interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump
The US Federal Reserve left its key lending rate unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining its benchmark rate at 4.25% to 4.50%,…
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Hamas Hands Over Woman Hostage As Third Exchange Begins
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday handed over Israeli woman hostage Agam Berger, a soldier, as a third hostage-prisoner exchange…
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Meta Agrees to Pay $25 Million to Settle Donald Trump Lawsuit Over Account Suspension
Meta Agrees to Pay $25 Million to Settle Donald Trump Lawsuit Over Account Suspension Meta Platforms has agreed to…
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Trump Signs Executive Order To Combat Antisemitism, Threatens Deportations For Pro-Hamas Protestors
U S President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at addressing rising antisemitism, particularly in the wake of…
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Tinubu seeks multifaceted response to terrorism, other security threats
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday called for a multifaceted response to terrorism, insurgency and other forms of security threats in…
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81,000 Syrians returned from Turkey under new authorities
No fewer than 81,000 Syrians have returned home from Turkey under the new authorities in Damascus, Turkish Interior Minister, Ali…
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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso officially leave ECOWAS
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially recognized the exit of three of…
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Expert warns Trump’s trade policies neglect African economy, highlights risks of isolation
On Monday, January 27, 2025, Professor Carl LeVan, a well-known political economist, raised alarms about what he sees as the…
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South Africa’s inflation rises to 3.0% for the second straight month in December 2024
South Africa’s inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), edged up to 3.0% in December 2024, marking…
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South Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor warns against treating Bitcoin like gold reserves
On Tuesday, January 23, 2025, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, pushed…
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Angola set to sell stakes in key assets to attract investors
On Thursday, January 24, Angola is making big moves to boost its economy by selling off shares in some of…
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Netanyahu defends Elon Musk over controversial Nazi-like salute
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Elon Musk is being falsely smeared, after the tech billionaire made…
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‘It’s Time To Make a Deal’: Trump Urges Putin to End Ukraine War or Face Sanctions
US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose high tariffs and further sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does…
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Lawsuit Alleges LinkedIn Shared User Data for AI Training Without Consent
A federal lawsuit filed in California accuses LinkedIn of sharing private messages from Premium users with third parties to train…
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Prince Harry wins apology from Rupert Murdoch’s UK papers
Britain’s Prince Harry, outside the Rolls Building of the High Court in London, Britain June 7, 2023. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo.…
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Trump’s oil policy could lower petrol prices but hurt Naira – CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has explained the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies…
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Four Israeli women to be released Saturday under ceasefire agreement, says Hamas official
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, a Hamas official, Taher al-Nunu, announced that four Israeli women hostages would be freed on…
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TikTok ban: Trump gives 75-day grace period
US President Donald Trump has ordered a 75-day pause on enforcing a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the…
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Trump revokes ‘nearly 80 destructive radical executive actions’ of Biden administration
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday took gigantic steps to revoke immediate past U.S. president Joe Biden’s policies by signing…
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Pastor Kumuyi attends Trump’s inauguration prayer meeting, prays for wisdom and unity
Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, participated in a special prayer meeting ahead of President…
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Pope Francis calls Trump’s migrant deportation plan a disgrace
Pope Francis has spoken out against former President Donald Trump's plan to deport illegal migrants from the United States, calling…
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Nigeria accepts invitation to join BRICS as a partner country
The ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner…
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First 3 hostages released from Gaza back in Israel
Three female hostages released by Hamas have been reunited with their mothers. The freed hostages are Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher…
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UAE president to visit Nigeria in 2025
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, UAE, has accepted President Bola Tinubu’s invitation…
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Suspended South Korean President Yoon Skips First Impeachment Hearing, Citing Safety Concerns
South Korea’s constitutional court held its first hearing on Tuesday to determine whether suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol should be…
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Meghan Markle delays launch of lifestyle TV show due to LA wildfires
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle TV series on Netflix, “With Love, Meghan’’ has been postponed by three months due to the…
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Los Angeles wildfire death toll hits 24
No fewer than 24 people have died DUE major wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area in the U.S.…
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Trudeau Calls Trump’s Canada Annexation Talk A Distraction Tactic
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed US President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about potentially annexing Canada as a distraction aimed…
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Former US Presidents Reunite to Honour Jimmy Carter at State Funeral
Former US President Jimmy Carter was commemorated at a state funeral held at the Washington National Cathedral, with President Joe…
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Ex-FBI Informant Who Falsely Accused Biden, Son Of Bribery Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison
Ex-FBI Informant Who Falsely Accused Biden, Son Of Bribery Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison A former FBI informant who…
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Allegation of plotting with Nigeria to destabilise Niger `groundless` – France
France on Wednesday described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France…
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Nigerian troops killed 310 terrorists in Lake Chad region – MNJTF Commander
The Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, says it has neutralised 310 terrorists and dismantled critical logistics bases in Lake…
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Canada’s PM, Justin Trudeau, resigns
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the ruling…
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President Tinubu to attend Ghana President-elect’s inauguration
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for Accra, Ghana, to attend the inauguration of John Mahama, President-elect, on…
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Macron accuses Elon Musk of interfering in Germany’s election, slams billionaire’s actions
French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, for interfering in European politics,…
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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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