A Delhi-bound American Airlines flight from New York was diverted to Rome on Sunday following a security alert, which was later determined to be “non-credible.” The flight, carrying 199 passengers, landed safely at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, where it underwent a thorough inspection before being cleared for departure. The …
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THE UK has joined the list of countries imposing sanctions on Russia for its conduct in the Ukraine conflict, as the country is preparing to introduce its “largest ever” sanctions package against Russia as the war enters its third year, said Foreign Secretary David Lammy. “This is also the time …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Monday felicitated with Dr Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication, on his 50th birthday. “President Tinubu lauds Bwala’s articulation of government policies to ensure the public understands the administration’s agenda,” Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. The president also commended Bwala …
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Fidelity Bank Plc is making impressive strides on its path to fulfilling the recapitalization targets set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). With the successful completion of the first phase of its capital-raising initiative that was oversubscribed by 238% and its share price growth of over 100%, investor confidence …
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Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday pardoned 43 convicts to celebrate his swearing-in as governor. Newsextra24 reports that Aiyedatiwa is be sworn in on Monday as the seventh elected governor of the state after winning the Nov. 16, 2024 governorship election. This is contained in a statement issued …
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The Management of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has announced a one-week Mid-Semester break starting from Feb. 24. The closure of the school followed a protest embarked on by the students on Sunday after they alleged that the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) had shot to death …
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EUROPEAN Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, not António Costa, arrived in Kiev to demonstrate support for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Upon her arrival, von der Leyen emphasised Ukraine’s connection to Europe, stating, “Ukraine is Europe… In this fight for …
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THE central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, weakened 21 pips to 7.1717 against the dollar on Monday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent …
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As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over a total sum $132,362.43 (One Hundred and Thirty Two, Three Hundred and Sixty Two United States Dollars, Forty Three …
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THE Police Command in Ogun says it has begun an investigation into the killing of a farmer, Alfa Mustapha, on his farm in Ageri Village, near Olodo, Odeda Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola in a statement on Sunday, said the lifeless body of the …
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