Category: International
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BREAKING: Trump Sworn In for Second Term as U.S. President
By: Bayero Ade Donald Trump has officially taken the oath of office, marking his return to the White House for a second term as President of the United States. The ceremony took place on Monday, January 20th, 2025, in Washington, D.C. In his inaugural speech, Trump committed to prioritizing national interests, boosting economic growth, and…
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BREAKING: Trump Sworn In for Second Term as U.S. President
By: Bayero Ade Donald Trump has officially taken the oath of office, marking his return to the White House for a second term as President of the United States. The ceremony took place on Monday, January 20th, 2025, in Washington, D.C. In his inaugural speech, Trump committed to prioritizing national interests, boosting economic growth, and…
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World Bank Bans Nigerian Companies, CEO for Fraudulent Practices
The World Bank Group has debarred two Nigerian companies, Viva Atlantic Limited and Technology House Limited, along with their Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Norman Bwuruk Didam, due to involvement in fraudulent, collusive, and corrupt practices associated with the National Social Safety Nets Project in Nigeria. The debarment will last for 30 months. The World…
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VIDEO: Pastor Kumuyi Offers Prayers at U.S. President’s Inauguration Event
The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, participated in a special program held in anticipation of President Donald Trump’s inauguration in the United States. The event, titled the Inauguration Praise and Prayer Convocation, took place at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church and was organized by Jim Garlow’s Well Versed World…
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Canada Unveils New Policy Changes: What You Need to Know
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced several new measures, including changes to open work permits, a reduction in international student study permits, and a temporary change to the Express Entry system. Check out the various policy changes announced on the IRCC portal below, Starnews NG reports. Open work permits As of January 21,…
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Colombian Guerrilla Violence killed 80, Displaced Thousands
By Miracle Ogunde About 80 people have been reported dead, including civilians, and no fewer than 11,000 displaced in just four days in a fresh outbreak of guerrilla violence in Columbia. Officials said the National Liberation Army (ELN) armed group, launched an assault in Catatumbo last Thursday on a rival formation comprised of ex-members of…
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UK PM, Starmer Congratulates Trump Ahead of Inauguration, Hails Enduring US-UK Relationship
By: Bayero Ade UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has offered his congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his upcoming inauguration, expressing confidence that the longstanding “special relationship” between the UK and the U.S. will continue to thrive in the years ahead. According to NAN, Trump, set to begin his second term as president…
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TikTok Service Restored in the U.S. Following Trump’s Intervention
TikTok users in the U.S. can breathe easy again after the app was reactivated, just hours after facing a federal shutdown. The restoration came after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to delay the ban by issuing an executive order on his first day in office, The Sun reports. This decision aims to give ByteDance, TikTok’s…
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Dangers Loom as Experts Predict New Extreme Fire Outbreaks That Could Swallow Los Angeles
Los Angeles is on high alert for potential catastrophic wildfires this week, as weather forecasters warn of the return of gusting Santa Ana winds, with speeds reaching up to 100 miles per hour, Starnews NG reports. Since the first fire ignited on January 7, over 27 lives have been lost, and approximately 22,000 buildings have…
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Trump Arrives in Washington Ahead of Monday’s Inauguration
By: Bayero Ade Donald Trump arrived in Washington on Saturday in preparation for his inauguration, marking the beginning of his return to the presidency. According to PUNCH, accompanied by his wife, Melania, and other family members, Trump landed at Dulles International Airport before attending a private event at his golf club in Virginia, which featured…