The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in tweet on Thursday debunked giving a purported loan of $57.5 billion to Biafra government.On Wednesday, a post from Simon Ekpa, head of Biafra group living in Finland had appeared on X stating: “the World Bank and IMF have agreed to loan the sum...
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‘WE WILL NOT YIELD AN INCH OF GROUND’ — TAIWAN PRESIDENT IN DEFENCE OF ISLAND TERRITORY
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Friday the island will not cede an inch of its territory, as China maintains military pressure on Taipei to accept its claim of sovereignty.CNN report Lai made the remarks during a visit to the Kinmen islands off China for the 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces in the...
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DA RECOMMENDS MENENDEZ BROTHERS’ RESENTENCING 35 YEARS AFTER THEIR PARENTS’ KILLING
More than three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the murders of their parents and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the brothers now see a path to their potential release.Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón on Friday will recommend that a judge resentence the siblings – a decision that was...
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Rangers Shine in Europa League: 4-0 Thrashing of FCSB
Scottish side Rangers cruised to a 4-0 victory over Romanian team FCSB. FCSB appeared to take an early lead in the second minute, but David Miculescu’s goal was disallowed due to a foul on Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland.Tom Lawrence put Rangers in front eight minutes later, assisted by Vaclav Černý. Černý then doubled the lead...
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Former Moroccan International Abdelaziz Barrada Dies At 35.
Former Moroccan international Abdelaziz Barrada, known for his stints with Getafe, Marseille, and Al Jazira, has tragically passed away at the age of 35 following a heart attack.Barrada’s career began in the youth ranks of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) before moving to Spain, where he joined Getafe in 2011. During his time at the La Liga...
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Ten Hag’s Floppy Run: Manchester United’s European Struggles Continue with Just One Win in 11 Matches
Manchester United’s struggles in European competitions persisted with a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce on October 24 in Istanbul, marking just one victory in their last 11 European matches. Christian Eriksen opened the scoring for United in the 15th minute with a well-placed finish, bringing his goal contributions for the season to seven. However, Fenerbahce responded...
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CAF Unveils 2024 Player of the Year Nominees: Salah, Boniface Snubbed Despite Stellar Seasons
CAF has released the nominations for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year awards, with the prestigious ceremony set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, on 16 December 2024. The award, regarded as the highest accolade for an African player, has already stirred anticipation across the continent. Current African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen,...
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Raphinha Steals the Show: Barcelona Edge Bayern Munich for First Win in Nine Years
Barcelona secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, driven by a stunning performance from Raphinha, securing six points from three matches. From the opening minute, Barcelona applied pressure, with Raphinha bypassing Manuel Neuer early on. Bayern thought they had equalized when Harry Kane found the back of the net,...
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‘JP MORGAN WILL NOT ENGAGE IN BANKING ACTIVITIES’ – RUTO CLARIFIES AS WORLD BIGGEST BANK ENTERS KENYA
President of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto has clarified that US giant finance firm JP Morgan will not engage in banking activities in the country.The president made the clarification after meeting JP Morgan’s Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon at State House in Nairobi on Thursday, October 24, 2024.“JP Morgan, the world’s biggest bank by balance sheet,...
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PUTIN UNVEILS BRICS CURRENCY, THE BACK OF THE BANK NOTE CARRIES NIGERIA FLAG AND THAT Of OTHER NATIONS
Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled a common currency that will replace the US dollar in trade between the two countries during the BRICS summit in Kazan. The new currency is called the BRICS, using the name of the summit.The new currency, designed to strengthen economic exchanges and reduce dependence on the dollar has the banknote...