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SENATOR SANI WARNS NIGERIA AGAINST BECOMING A “POLITICAL STOOGE” IN AFRICA

SENATOR SANI WARNS NIGERIA AGAINST BECOMING A “POLITICAL STOOGE” IN AFRICA

Nigerian senator and human right activist Shehu sani in a post on Thursday applauded the move of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu in cultivating friendship with France but warned that Nigeria should not be made into a joke in Africa.”Sani’s post read: “Improving Trade, Business, Educational, Scientific and Cultural relations with France is welcome development.“But we...

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Photo News: Macron, Tinubu , Elumelu And Others At The France-Nigeria Business Council Meeting

Photo News: Macron, Tinubu , Elumelu And Others At The France-Nigeria Business Council Meeting

“During my state visit to France, I attended the France Nigeria Business Council meeting alongside President Macron Emmanuel.“It was a productive session focused on strengthening our business, trade, and economic ties while exploring new avenues for cooperation between our two nations. Established in 2021 by President Macron, the council plays a crucial role in bringing...

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PRESIDENT OF FRANCE WELCOMES NIGERIAN PRESIDENT IN PIDGIN

PRESIDENT OF FRANCE WELCOMES NIGERIAN PRESIDENT IN PIDGIN

President Emmanuel Macron of France took to his X account on Thursday to welcome Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to his country in Pidgin English.“Na big honor for France, dear President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT, to welcome you for dis State visit as one big partner and friend of today and tomorrow.“E still dey sweet me...

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Philippine President Says Impeaching The Vice President Would Be A Waste Of Time As Duterte Refuses To Appear Before National Bureau Of Investigation Upon Subpoena

Philippine President Says Impeaching The Vice President Would Be A Waste Of Time As Duterte Refuses To Appear Before National Bureau Of Investigation Upon Subpoena

 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Friday that filing impeachment complaints against the vice president, who is facing a legal storm after publicly threatening to have him killed, would be a waste of time for Congress.It was unclear whether Marcos’ remark would stop plans by several groups to file impeachment complaints against Duterte over a...

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SHEINBAUM CONFIDENT OF AVERTING TARIFF WAR WITH U.S.

SHEINBAUM CONFIDENT OF AVERTING TARIFF WAR WITH U.S.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday said she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted.But her statement — the day after she held a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump — did not make clear who had offered what.“There will be no potential tariff war,” Sheinbaum said flatly when asked about the...

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BIDEN CRITICIZES TRUMP’S THREAT TO LEVY 25% TAX AGAINST TOP SUPPLIERS OF GOODS TO THE U.S. SAYS IT’S “COUNTERPRODUCTIVE.”

BIDEN CRITICIZES TRUMP’S THREAT TO LEVY 25% TAX AGAINST TOP SUPPLIERS OF GOODS TO THE U.S. SAYS IT’S “COUNTERPRODUCTIVE.”

Outgoing president of the United State, Joe Biden on Thursday said that President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he will implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are “counterproductive.”“I hope he rethinks it, and I think it’s a counterproductive thing to do,” Biden said, responding to a reporter’s question about his reaction.“The last thing we need to...

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THAILAND DEPORTS 6 CAMBODIAN ACTIVISTS FOR CRITICIZING THEIR GOVERNMENT ON FACEBOOK

THAILAND DEPORTS 6 CAMBODIAN ACTIVISTS FOR CRITICIZING THEIR GOVERNMENT ON FACEBOOK

Six Cambodian activists charged with treason over Facebook comments criticizing their government have been deported from Thailand to stand trial, a pro-democracy group said Thursday.The Khmer Movement for Democracy, a movement formed by opposition leaders in exile, criticized the decision to return the four women and two men Nov. 24, saying they will face “inhuman...

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RUSSIA SECOND MAJOR DRONE ATTACK TARGETS UKRAINE’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, LEAVES OVER A MILLION HOUSEHOLD IN DARKNESS

RUSSIA SECOND MAJOR DRONE ATTACK TARGETS UKRAINE’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, LEAVES OVER A MILLION HOUSEHOLD IN DARKNESS

Ukrainian officials on Thursday confirmed that Russia conducted a “massive” attack against the country’s energy infrastructure, firing nearly 200 missiles and drones and leaving more than a million households without power.Russia’s second major aerial attack on Ukraine’s power grid in less than two weeks amplified fears that the Kremlin aims to cripple the country’s power generation capacity before...

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President Sheinbaum Confirm Conversation With Trump, Says Mexico Won’t Close Borders But Build Bridges Between The Governments And The Peoples

President Sheinbaum Confirm Conversation With Trump, Says Mexico Won’t Close Borders But Build Bridges Between The Governments And The Peoples

United State President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on Wednesday after talking with that country’s leader, Claudia Sheinbaum.However the Mexican President affirmed Mexico was already doing its part and had no interest in closing its borders.The two spoke just days after Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Canada and...