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US Ambassador Breaks Silence on Allegations of USAID Funding Boko Haram
In a recent statement, Richard Mills, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, emphasized that there is no evidence linking the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the funding of Boko…
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South Korea probes 17 generals, others over martial law declaration
By Miracle Ogunde South Korea has placed thirty personnel of its military under investigation over their alleged involvement in a short-lived declaration of martial law by now-suspended president Yoon Yeol. The News…
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Netherlands sets to return 119 Benin bronzes to Nigeria
By Miracle Ogunde The Netherlands Embassy on Tuesday said it has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. According to a statement released by the embassy on Tuesday, the Dutch Minister…
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Ex-Brazil president Bolsonaro charged over failed coup
By Miracle Ogunde Former Brazil president, Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others have been charged over an alleged coup attempt after his 2022 election loss. AFP reports that Bolsonaro, 69, and his co-accused…
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Plane crash in Toronto injures at least 18
By Miracle Ogunde At least 18 people were injured when a Delta Air Lines jet with 80 people onboard crash-landed Monday at Toronto’s main airport. Officials said, the plane flipped upside down…
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Controversy Trails NIUK Election Over Irregularities, Delayed Clarification
The Nigerians in the United Kingdom (NIUK) Community has come under intense scrutiny following the release of its election results, which revealed inconsistencies in the figures and were announced at an unusual…
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201 Nigerians face U.S. deportation under Trump’s policy
By: Bayero Ade No fewer than 201 Nigerians are in the immigration camps set to be deported home from the United States (U.S.) in line with President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. According…
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Why Chidimma Adetshina’s mother is being detained – South African Authorities
By: Bayero Ade The South African government has provided an official explanation for the arrest and detention of Anabela Rungo, the mother of reigning Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, Chidimma Adetshina. According…
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Former Mauritius PM arrested in money-laundering probe
By Miracle Ogunde Former Mauritius Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth, has been arrested by the Police in connection with a money-laundering investigation and seized stacks of cash during raids on the homes of…
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Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in India leaves 18 dead, injures 10
By Miracle Ogunde About 18 people have been reported dead and at least 10 others injured as thousands of passengers rushed to board delayed trains on Saturday night at New Delhi Railway…
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Canada breaks silence on Nigeria’s defence chief visa snub
By Miracle Ogunde Following visa denial to the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa and some top military officers, the High Commission of Canada in Nigeriasays it can’t reveal the reason due…
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How USAID funded Boko Haram, other terror groups – US congressman alleges
By Miracle Ogunde Scott Perry, US Congressman, has alleged that US aid agency, United States Agency for International Development funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram and others. Perry, a Republican representing Pennsylvania,…