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Just in: From Jan. 19, TikTok suspends app in U.S. as ban takes effect
TikTok On Sunday suspended its app in the United States (U.S.) as the law banning the app in America took effect. According to...
Israel, Hamas reach landmark agreement on Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages
After months of deadlock and more than 15 months of war, Israel and the militant Hamas reached a fresh Gaza ceasefire and hostage...
Just in: Impeached South Korean President detained after month-long standoff
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained by investigators from the state anti-corruption agency, after month-long standoff. This marked a...
Earthquake Strikes Mexico with 6.2 Magnitude
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in southwest Mexico, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) on Sunday. The tremor was centred eight kilometers...
Storm batters Southern US, forcing mass flight cancellations, delays
A powerful storm sweeping across the southern United States wreaked havoc on air travel, forcing the cancellation of over 3,000 flights on Friday,...
Updated: Tinubu Seeks to Strengthen Nigeria-China Ties, Urges Increase in Currency Swap, Aid Package
President Bola Tinubu has called on the government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria...
Attack on Chad’s Presidential Palace: 19 Fatalities Recorded
A deadly attack on Chad’s presidential palace in N’Djamena has left at least 19 people dead, according to government spokesperson and foreign minister...
France dismisses allegations of plotting with Nigeria to destabilise Niger Republic
France on Wednesday dismissed as “groundless” Niger Republic’s allegation that Nigeria had collaborated with France to destabilize the West African nation. “This allegation...
Two Nigerians Convicted in US Court for $560,000 Romance Scam, Face Up to 40 Years in Prison
Two Nigerian nationals have been convicted in a US court for their involvement in a romance scam that resulted in losses of $560,000....
Tinubu applauds Ghana’s democratic advancements, pledges Nigeria’s support
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ghana on its remarkable democratic progress, praising the country’s seamless transition from one government to another. Speaking at...
Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, Mahama mistakenly refers to Tinubu as Ghana’s President
Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, John Mahama, made a slip-up during his speech on Tuesday, mistakenly referring to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu as the...
China Foreign Minister to visit Nigeria Wednesday
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to arrive in Abuja on Wednesday, ahead of a meeting with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Amb. Yusuf...
Just in: Justin Trudeau to step down as Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced plans to step down as the leader of Liberal Party and Prime Minister once his party...
U.S. dollar strength drives oil prices down amid market pressure
By Samuel Akpan with agency report Global oil prices took a step back on Monday, ending a five-session rally, as a robust US...
Centenarian ex-US President JImmy Carter exits
A former US President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. The longest lived US President died on Sunday. His...
South Korea Mourns as Plane Crash Death Toll Reaches 85, Two Pulled Alive
A tragic plane crash occurred at Muan International Airport in southwestern South Korea on Sunday, resulting in the loss of at least 85...
