PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom, marking his latest overseas trip since taking office on May 29, 2023. This vacation, described by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, as “part of his yearly leave,” follows a series of …
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MAJOR shareholders at the IMF are encouraging Kenya to request an official assessment of its corruption and governance issues to unlock $600 million in stalled funding, according to two diplomatic sources. The delay in disbursement is due to the shelving of proposed tax hikes earlier this year amid public protests. …
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THE US will admit 125,000 refugees in 2025, up from 100,000 this year, Washington announced on Monday. President Joe Biden has set such targets for each year of his administration under the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions. ‘Refugee resettlement exemplifies the generosity that has always been at the core …
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FAMOUS Nollywood actor cum movie producer, Yemi Solade, has opened up about the secrets behind his 21-years of marriage to his wife, Hannah. THE TRUTH recalls that the couple met on the set of Wale Adenuga’s popular series “Super Story” and tied the knot in September 2003. Solade and his wife …
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INSPECTOR Mohammed Bulama, attached to the Police Mobile Force, 41 Division in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, reportedly stabbed a 39-year-old man, Abdulmalik Dauda. THE TRUTH reports that the duo were involved in a dispute which escalated into a physical altercation, during which Bulama allegedly stabbed Dauda in the chest. https://newsextra24.com/nigeria-plans-evacuation-of-citizens-in-lebanon-as-conflict-escalates/ …
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NIGERIA is poised to approve ExxonMobil’s $1.28bn deal to sell its onshore assets to Seplat Energy in the coming days, following regulatory clearance, President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday. This move is expected to further signal Nigeria’s openness to investment in its oil sector. The deal, initially announced in …
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ExxonMobil has announced significant progress on various energy initiatives across Africa, reinforcing its position as a key player in the continent’s energy sector. The multinational aims to boost energy security while maintaining an industry-leading low emissions intensity. In Mozambique, ExxonMobil is pushing forward with the $24bn Rovuma LNG project. Liam …
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ON October 2, 2024, tensions between Iran and Israel escalated dramatically when Iran launched 180 ballistic missiles targeting Israeli territory. This aggressive move was reportedly in retaliation for the deaths of Iranian-backed militant leaders, causing widespread alarm and prompting Israeli civilians to seek shelter as air raid sirens blared across …
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, reached a remarkable milestone on October 1, 2024, by celebrating his 100th birthday, making him the first former U.S. president to do so. Known for his humanitarian efforts and diplomatic contributions, Carter has faced numerous health challenges in recent years. In …
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms across the country from Thursday to Saturday, October 5, 2024. NiMet disclosed this in its weather outlook released on Tuesday, October 1. The agency envisaged thunderstorms in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna States on Wednesday. NiMet forecast …
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