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UN security council calls for reversal of Taliban policies on women

The UN Security Council on Tuesday called on the Taliban to “swiftly reverse” policies restricting human rights and freedoms for…

2 years ago

Why we are at Okorocha’s residence – EFCC explains

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it stormed the residence of a former Governor of Imo…

2 years ago

Biden fumes, vows to defend Taiwan militarily if China invades

President Joe Biden vowed Monday that US forces would defend Taiwan militarily if China attempted to take control of the…

2 years ago

eNaira: CBN dismisses report, says no plans to withdraw Naira notes from circulation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday, dismissed reports that it intends to replace the naira notes in circulation…

2 years ago

Trump pays $110,000 fine for blocking new york state tax probe

Former US President Donald Trump has paid a $110,000 fine for obstructing a major tax evasion investigation led since 2019…

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Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO as first Ukraine war crimes trial begins

Finland and Sweden on Wednesday submitted a joint application to join NATO as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forces a dramatic…

2 years ago

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed elected UAE president after brother’s death

The UAE’s long-time de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on Saturday, official media…

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UAE President Sheikh Khalifa dies at 73

The United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan died aged 73 on Friday, state media said, after battling…

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US man dies while burying woman he strangled

An American man died of a “cardiac event” in his backyard in South Carolina while burying a woman he strangled,…

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Aljazeera journalist killed during Israel west bank raid

Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh was shot dead Wednesday as she covered an Israeli army raid on Jenin…

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