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Gunmen have killed David Shikfu Parradang, a former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), in Abuja. The attack happened on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Parrandang had visited a bank in Area 3, where he withdrew money. Shortly after, armed men followed him. Eventually, they attacked him near Area 1, killing him. So far, the…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready for a truce. However, Russia must also agree. He emphasized that Ukraine wants peace and is willing to cooperate with U.S. President Donald Trump despite past tensions. His peace plan includes several key steps. First, he called for a ceasefire. Second, he demanded the release of…
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A fatal accident on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State has claimed 16 lives, leaving three others injured. The crash occurred around Buhari Estate at about 1:00 PM when a white Mazda bus (KJA 949 YJ) caught fire while carrying passengers. According to reports, the fire started due to a gas cylinder explosion inside the…
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Tensions between the United States and Ukraine continue to grow over peace talks with Russia. The White House claims President Volodymyr Zelensky refuses to engage in real negotiations. Because of this, the U.S. paused military aid to Ukraine until it sees proof of commitment to peace. During a recent Oval Office meeting, U.S. President Donald…
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The trade conflict between the United States and its key partners has escalated. Recently, Canada and China retaliated after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs. His administration raised duties on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico, triggering an immediate response. U.S. Tariff Measures How Canada and China Responded Economic and Market Reactions As expected,…
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Mudashiru Obasa has taken back his position as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. His return follows Mojisola Meranda’s resignation earlier in the day. On January 13, 2025, while Obasa was abroad, 36 out of 40 lawmakers voted to remove him. They replaced him with Meranda, making her the first female Speaker in…
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Mojisola Meranda has resigned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly after 49 days in office. She announced her decision during a plenary session on Monday. She said she stepped down as a personal sacrifice to protect the Assembly. Reports say top APC leaders in Lagos pressured her to leave. Meranda took over…
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Los Angeles, March 2, 2025 – The 97th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre, honoring the year’s top films. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the event featured several surprises, historic wins, and emotional speeches. The night’s biggest success was Anora, which won five awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress. Notably, Sean…
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The U.S. has updated its Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for 2025. Now, citizens from 40 countries can visit without a visa. This change makes travel for business and tourism much easier. One major update is the addition of Romania, which strengthens ties between the two countries. However, no African nations, including Nigeria, Ghana, or South…
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Pro-Ukraine protests have erupted across the US. Demonstrators in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Boston showed strong support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, counter-protesters voiced their backing for Trump and Vice President JD Vance. In Vermont, people protested near a ski resort where Vance was vacationing. As a result, his family reportedly left for safety…