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Trump Cuts Funding to South Africa Over Land Reform Policies

“The issue of land ownership has long been a contentious one in South Africa, with most farmland still owned by white people 30...

Trump’s Tariffs Spark EU Backlash, Bloc Vows to Retaliate if….

The European Union on Sunday blasted US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, and said the 27-nation bloc would...

Horror as Nigerian doctor in US takes own life

A 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist, Ikenna Erinne, based in the United States, has died by apparent suicide on January 26. His death was confirmed...

Trump launches trade war against Mexico, Canada, China, imposes sweeping tariffs on goods

President Donald Trump of the United States on Saturday followed through on his threat by ordering sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada...

After 2024 presidential defeat, US Democrats anoint new leader, Ken Martin, to take on Trump

After 2024 presidential defeat, US Democrats anoint new leader, Ken Martin, to take on Trump US Democrats picked Ken Martin as their new...

Just In: 6 Feared Dead After Medical Plane Crashes Near Philadelphia Mall

A small medical plane carrying six people crashed near a shopping center in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday night, leaving no apparent survivors, sending...

Casualties as 60-passenger plane collides with chopper in Washington airport

Many are feared dead in an accident involving an American Airlines carrying 60 passengers and a black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night at...

Breaking: Passenger Jet crashes into Potomac River in Washington, after Mid-air collision with helicopter

An American Airlines regional jet has reportedly collided midair with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The plane was coming...

ECOWAS Faces Setback as Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Officially Pull Out of Regional Bloc

The three military-led West African nations – Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso – have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African...

White House Justifies US Aid Freeze, Citing Unverified $50m Condom Distribution Programme in Gaza “That is a preposterous waste of taxpayers’ money”

The White House has sparked controversy by citing an unverified claim of a $50 million condom distribution programme in Gaza as justification for...

Protest Erupts in Kinshasa, Uganda Embassy Other Missions Attacked

Violent protests has swept through Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as citizens took to the streets to defy...

Nigeria-China trade volume exceeds $20bln in 2024 – Chinese Amb. Dunhai

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has revealed that the trade volume between Nigeria and China in 2024 exceeded $20 billion. The...

Nigerian, Okezie Ogbata, pleads guilty to defrauding 400 Americans of $6m

A Nigerian national, Okezie Ogbata, has pleaded guilty in a Florida district court to defrauding more than 400 elderly and vulnerable Americans of...

Just in: Bloomberg pledges support for UN Climate Agency after US withdrawal

Billionaire entrepreneur Michael Bloomberg announced that his foundation will provide funding for the United Nations climate change body, following President Donald Trump’s decision...

Oil Prices Face Headwinds from Trump’s Tariff Threats

Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, maintaining the previous session’s losses on uncertainty over how U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and...

Nigeria, Global Leaders Target $29 trn to Advance African Economy by 2050

In a significant push for economic growth, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined forces with global leaders to champion the African Continental...