The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, Cupet, a move anticipated to escalate tensions between Washington and Havana. U.S. […]
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EFCC arraigns three over alleged attempt to defraud bank N10 billion
EFCC said the defendants allegedly conspired to obtain N10 billion from Fidelity Bank by presenting forged documents and making false claims intended to facilitate the […]
Cop threw his body cam into a lake to cover up he was having sex in his patrol car, authorities say
A cop threw his body camera into a lake to cover up that he was having sex in his patrol car, according to authorities. Samuel […]
Years after oil pipeline protests, North Dakota and the federal government settle policing lawsuit
The federal government will pay North Dakota nearly $28 million to settle a lawsuit over the costs of policing massive protests against the Dakota Access […]
Xenophobia Evacuations: Nigerian returnee recounts traumatic experiences in South Africa
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Historians weigh in on Trump’s plaque display at the White House to say it is filled with lies and insults
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CBN proposes regulation to ring-fence operations of closely linked financial entities
The guidelines seek to establish clear operational and functional boundaries among closely linked entities in the financial system. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has […]
NASA’s head defends all-male crew for mission named after a Greek goddess
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the all-male crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission — named after the Greek goddess. NASA on Tuesday announced the […]
Trump’s acting spy chief pushed out Tulsi Gabbard telling her ‘Today is your last day’: report
Bill Pulte, the Trump ally who will temporarily take over the Director of National Intelligence, reportedly called outgoing Director Tulsi Gabbard Tuesday to inform her […]
UPDATED: ‘Missing’ ₦210 trillion: Senate nullifies arrest threat against ex-MD Kyari
The upper chamber held that the power to authorise such a threat rests solely with the presiding officer of the Senate, in line with its […]
Former AP reporter Marlene Louise Johnson, who sued wire for discrimination, dies at age 89
Former Associated Press reporter Marlene Louise Johnson, whose lawsuit against the wire service for race and gender discrimination led to affirmative action plans to spur […]
Trump plans to meet with defense industry execs over dwindling US missile supply, report says
President Donald Trump reportedly plans to press defense industry executives to ramp up missile production due to concerns about America’s dwindling supply. Trump has privately […]
Portland hands out 69,000 tickets in just over half a year as city plans to add more speed cameras
Portland drivers have racked up tens of thousands of tickets in recent months thanks to the city’s large network of traffic safety cameras. The Oregon […]
Xenophobia Evacuations: Nigerian returnee recounts traumatic experiences in South Africa as Nigeria evacuates citizens
The South Africa returnee said she lived in the country for 22 years. A Nigerian returnee from South Africa, Milly Abuh, has recounted how persistent […]
Officer shot and killed in Toronto while investigating US Consulate attack, police say
A Toronto police officer was shot and killed Thursday by a suspect in the investigation into an attack at a U.S. Consulate. Police officer Marc […]
Xenophobia Evacuations: MTN to donate cash, airtime to returnees as Imo govt promises indigenes N1m
The interventions were announced on Wednesday as the first batch of 258 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Cargo […]
Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars over defect that could cause drivers to lose control and crash
Honda is recalling more than 880,000 vehicles due to a critical safety defect that could lead to drivers losing control. The issue, which centres on […]
Trump’s UFC fight is a ‘volcano of corruption,’ suit says. Now, a judge could deliver an 11th-hour KO to the event
If all goes according to plan, Donald Trump will host a UFC fight on the White House lawn, where crews are putting the finishing touches […]
Harmony Montgomery’s father has murder conviction overturned by court
The New Hampshire Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the murder conviction of a man accused of killing his 5-year-old daughter and moving her body for […]
Mexico World Cup celebrations overshadowed by bubbling social tensions and protests
Mexico City is poised to host the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup, but the impending celebrations are being met with growing social tensions […]