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Trump faces pressure from US industry over China tariff on medicines

Trump faces pressure from US industry over China tariff on medicines

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

President Donald Trump of the United States is facing pressure from US hospitals and generic drugmakers to exempt medical goods […]

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US judge stops Trump's plan to buyout federal workers

US judge stops Trump’s plan to buyout federal workers

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

A federal judge, George O’Toole Jr. on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal employees by offering […]

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Plane crash kills US service member, three contractors in Philippines

Plane crash kills US service member, three contractors in Philippines

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2025

No fewer than one US military service member and three defense contractors died on Thursday when their aircraft crashed in […]

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Britain to expel Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat move

Britain to expel Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat move

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2025

Britain on Thursday said it would revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat, in retaliation to a similar move made […]

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Southwest Airlines Pilot Removed for Suspected Intoxication Before Takeoff

By Chinonso / January 22, 2025

In a troubling incident that has raised concerns about aviation safety protocols, a Southwest Airlines pilot was removed from duty […]

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Pam Bondi Faces Scrutiny During Senate Confirmation Hearings for Attorney General

By Henry Orji / January 22, 2025

The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, continued today, drawing intense debate and […]

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Gaza war: IDF confirms release of three hostages, identities revealed

Potential Ceasefire in Gaza Offers Hope for Peace

By Henry Orji / January 22, 2025

In a significant development, Arab, U.S., and Israeli officials have reached a preliminary agreement on a draft ceasefire deal in […]

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Consumer Prices Surge in December Amid Inflation Concerns

By Henry Orji / January 22, 2025

Consumer prices in the United States surged in December, marking the sharpest increase in recent months, according to data released […]

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Under Fire for Wildfire Response Amid Overseas Trip

By Henry Orji / January 22, 2025

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing mounting criticism over her handling of the devastating wildfires that have swept through […]

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Donald Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht: A Decade-Long Sentence Ends

By Chinonso / January 22, 2025

In a groundbreaking move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the […]

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US: Their lives have been ruined – Trump explains why he pardoned Capitol riot offenders

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has explained his decision to pardon offenders involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the […]

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Ondo electionr: PDP, APC trade words over plans to compromise poll

By Henry Orji / November 13, 2024

APC members smuggled in as presiding officers —PDPNo reason to take improper actions to secure victory —APC By Dayo Johnson […]

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Joburg Faces Power Cuts Over Eskom Debt, Raising Concern

By Ifunanya / November 8, 2024

Johannesburg and City Power are set to experience electricity outages due to a significant outstanding debt owed to Eskom, the […]

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Chad Strikes Back: President Deby Launches Deadly Air Raids on Boko Haram After Deadly Attack

By Ifunanya / November 8, 2024

Chadian forces have launched a series of air strikes against Boko Haram positions, inflicting “many dead and wounded” among the […]

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Trump’s Historic Comeback, Defying all Odds

By Ifunanya / November 8, 2024

Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election has been hailed as a historic political comeback. Defying the odds, […]

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Israeli Fans Injured in Riots Following Maccabi Tel Aviv-Ajax Game in Amsterdam

By Ifunanya / November 8, 2024

Following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax in Amsterdam, Israeli fans were reportedly attacked by a […]

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Trump’s Return Casts Doubt on Kenya-US Trade Talks Amid Uncertain Future

By Ifunanya / November 8, 2024

Former US President Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House has introduced a wave of uncertainty over ongoing trade […]

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Macky Sall Leads Coalition in Senegal’s November Legislative Elections

By Ifunanya / November 7, 2024

Cape Town — Macky Sall, former President of Senegal, is set to contest the upcoming legislative elections on November 17, […]

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UK’s “Special Relationship” with US Faces New Strains Under Trump Presidency, Starmer Signals Optimism Amid Concerns

By Ifunanya / November 7, 2024

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is aiming to maintain the UK-US “special relationship” under Donald Trump’s presidency, but his Labour government […]

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Biden Pledges Peaceful Transfer of Power as Trump Wins U.S. Presidential Election

By Ifunanya / November 7, 2024

President Joe Biden has confirmed that the United States will see a peaceful transfer of power in January, following Vice […]

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