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Brazilian President Slams Trump: ‘Elected to Govern, Not Rule the World
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing that while he was elected to lead the United States, he was never chosen to “rule the world.” 💬 Lula’s Stance on Trump’s Global Influence “I respect the election of President Trump, who was chosen by the American people to […] More
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USAID Faces Mass Layoffs as Trump Administration Plans Major Cuts
The Trump administration is set to implement drastic staff reductions at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), slashing the workforce from over 10,000 employees to fewer than 300, according to a report by The New York Times. The remaining staff will primarily include experts in health and humanitarian assistance. The decision has sparked […] More
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Tony Elumelu Calls for Global Support to Empower Young African Entrepreneurs 🇺🇬
Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, UBA Group Plc, and Heirs Holdings, has made a powerful call for global support to empower young African entrepreneurs, emphasizing their role in driving sustainable transformation across the continent. Speaking at the prestigious Legacy Builders Palm Beach Conference in Florida, USA, Elumelu highlighted the urgent need […] More
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in BusinessPwC Nigeria Unveils Sustainability Academy to Empower Business Leaders
PwC Launches Flagship Program to Drive Sustainability Education PwC Nigeria has officially launched its Sustainability Academy, a strategic initiative under the PwC Nigeria Business School designed to equip professionals with essential knowledge and skills to tackle sustainability challenges. Why This Matters Sustainability is no longer just a corporate buzzword—it has become a core driver of […] More
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in NewsICC Fights Back Against US Sanctions, Pledges to Continue Delivering Justice
International Criminal Court Condemns Trump’s Executive Order The International Criminal Court (ICC) has strongly condemned US sanctions imposed by former President Donald Trump, vowing to remain committed to delivering justice for victims of atrocities worldwide. In a Friday statement, the Hague-based court denounced Trump’s executive order, which freezes assets and imposes travel bans on ICC […] More
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in NewsNigeria Immigration Launches Contactless Passport Renewal for Nigerians in Europe
New System Eases Passport Application & Renewal for Nigerians Abroad The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially introduced its contactless passport application system in select European countries, making it easier for Nigerians abroad to acquire or renew their passports without visiting a passport center. The new system, which launched in Canada on November 5, 2024, […] More
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in NewsPeter Obi Demands Transparency Over ₦54 Trillion 2025 Budget Increase
Labour Party’s Obi Questions Spending Details Amid Budget Hike Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for greater transparency and accountability following the increase of Nigeria’s 2025 Budget of Restoration to ₦54 trillion. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Obi pointed out that while the sources of revenue were disclosed, there was […] More
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in Foreign NewsKing Charles III to Meet Pope Francis at the Vatican in Historic April Visit
Royal Visit Marks a Milestone in UK-Vatican Relations King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the Vatican in April 2025 for a meeting with Pope Francis, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday. “Their Majesties the King and Queen will undertake state visits to the Holy See and the Republic of Italy in early April 2025,” […] More
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Kogi Government Bans Daily Revenue Collection by Transport Unions
The Kogi State Government has imposed a ban on the daily collection of revenue by transport unions across the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo made the announcement during a strategic stakeholders engagement meeting in Lokoja on Wednesday. Represented by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, the Governor explained that the implementation of the Infrastructure […] More
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FG Suspends Max Air Operations for Three Months Following Kano Incident
The Federal Government (FG) has suspended Max Air’s domestic flight operations for three months, following a tyre burst incident involving one of its aircraft at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Tuesday night, January 28. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-400 with registration 5N-MBD, suffered the malfunction while landing at 10:51 p.m. Although all 53 passengers […] More
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Trump Administration Sets Daily Quota of 1,800 Arrests for Illegal Immigrants
The Trump administration has implemented a new daily arrest quota for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), requiring the agency to detain at least 1,800 illegal immigrants per day. Each of ICE’s 25 field offices must now make a minimum of 75 arrests daily, according to multiple reports. Since Trump’s return to office, ICE has already […] More
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Princess Beatrice Welcomes Second Child, Honoring Queen Elizabeth in Her Name
Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. Buckingham Palace announced the joyous news on Wednesday, January 29, confirming that Athena was born on January 22 at 12:57 p.m. at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. She weighed four pounds and […] More