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Foreign

UPDATED: Biden assures Trump of smooth transition

Akanji Philip November 13, 2024 0 Comment

US President-elect Donald Trump thanked President Joe Biden for pledging a smooth transfer of power as the victorious Republican made a historic return visit to the White House on Wednesday. “Politics is tough,...

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After 4-Year-scandal, Trump returns to White House for meeting with Biden

Akanji Philip November 13, 2024 0 Comment

Donald Trump will make a return to the White House to meet President Joe Biden on Wednesday, in the Republican’s first visit since departing under a torrent of scandal nearly four years ago. ...

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US Election: Trump insists result must be announced same night (UPDATED)

Akanji Philip November 5, 2024 0 Comment

The Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has once again raised false expectations regarding the vote count for the upcoming election, insisting on a result on election night. “We want the answer tonight,” the...

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US Election: How the presidential voting process works

Akanji Philip November 5, 2024 0 Comment

Today, Americans will vote in the US presidential election, choosing between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. This election, closely watched worldwide, also includes voting for Congress members, who play a vital...

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Foreign

It is time to end Gaza war— US

Akanji Philip October 23, 2024 0 Comment

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday “now is the time” to end the conflict in Gaza, and urged Israel to avoid further escalation with Iran. Israel is fighting Iran-backed Hamas...

1 Minute

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JUST IN: UK commends peaceful Edo governorship poll

Akanji Philip September 25, 2024 0 Comment

The British High Commission has described Saturday’s Edo State governorship election as largely peaceful while urging calm following the announcement of the results. In a statement released on Wednesday, the commission commended the...

1 Minute

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Sweden Offers $34,000 Incentive for Nigerians, Other Immigrants to Return Home— Report

Akanji Philip September 16, 2024 0 Comment

Sweden’s government on Thursday announced plans to significantly raise the grants for immigrants who voluntarily choose to return to their home countries. Starting in 2026, immigrants can receive up to 350,000 Swedish kronor...

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We’re investigating ‘apparent a$$a$$in@tion attempt’ on Donald Trump — FBI

Akanji Philip September 16, 2024 0 Comment

There was an apparent a§§a§§in@tion attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday, September 15, while he was golfing at his course in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI, which disclosed this...

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Foreign Health

BREAKING: Nigerian nurses in UK, US forced back home

Akanji Philip September 7, 2024 0 Comment

The sudden deactivation of the verification portal by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria in February has plunged countless Nigerian nurses and midwives working abroad into turmoil. Currently, healthcare workers are encountering...

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Foreign

161 Nigerian students fail UK border checks, denied entry— Report

Akanji Philip August 31, 2024 0 Comment

No fewer than 1,425 international students who gained admission to universities in the United Kingdom were denied entry at the country’s airports between 2021 and 2023. A total of 161 Nigerians were affected,...