The H-1B visa programme, on the basis of which US technology companies hire Indian and other foreign workers, faces another hurdle under the Donald Trump-led United States administration with a group of Republican lawmakers in the US Congress putting forward a legislation seeking a three-year ban. The fresh obstacle for …
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a major camp belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo State, recovering what are believed to be the remains of two personnel killed four years ago. The operation took place …
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US military commanders are closely monitoring the ongoing war with Iran, as American long-range precision weapons stockpiles are being significantly depleted. The repositioning of long-range missile systems from the Asia-Pacific to the Middle East could leave US forces exposed in other regions, according to US media reports citing military sources …
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US President Donald Trump has ordered the American military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post Thursday morning, he said the military is intensifying its mine-clearing efforts in the critical waterway. The move intensified the US-Iran standoff in the Persian …
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Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, has died at the age of 40. According to a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, Eneramo slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State. Newsextra24.news reports that the incident reportedly occurred at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna, where …
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Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has declared interest in contesting the Katsina North Senatorial Seat in the 2027 election. Newsextra24.news reports that Sirika announced his intention to run for the Senate Seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hadi Sirika declares interest in Senate seat Meanwhile, Naija News recalls …
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Taiwo Oyedele has officially assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, following a formal handover by his predecessor, Wale Edun. Newsextra24.news reports that the transition took place on Thursday evening and was confirmed in a statement by the ministry’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe …
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The founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has stirred widespread reactions after recounting incidents in which abducted members of his church were allegedly released following his intervention. Speaking during a church service, the prominent Pentecostal leader narrated how one of his pastors was kidnapped, claiming …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned the alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, until May 6 for continuation of the hearing. Newsextra24.news reports that Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter to allow defence counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), to continue cross-examining the Economic and Financial …
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UEFA has banned Gianluca Prestianni for six matches for homophobic conduct during Benfica’s Champions League knockout play-off against Real Madrid in February. Newsextra24.news reports that the match at Estádio da Luz was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Jr accused the Benfica winger of racially abusing him during the second half of the …
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