According to the local community leader, the military airstrike that hit two villages in Sokoto on Wednesday claimed the lives of 10 civilians.The incident which occurred around 7am at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area, also left many other people injured.The locals said the fighter jet was targeting Lakurawa terrorists in...
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Bald Eagle Officially Declared US National Bird
The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the US, after President Joe Biden signed a law on Christmas Eve bestowing the honour upon the white-headed and yellow-beaked bird of prey.The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, appearing on the Great Seal of the US – used on...
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South Korea’s Opposition Moves to Impeach Acting President
South Korea fell in a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently suspended, declared martial law on December 3.Yoon was stripped of his duties by parliament on December 14 over the action, but a constitutional court ruling upholding the decision by lawmakers is necessary to complete the impeachment process.But Han has refused to approve...
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Seeks “Positive” Direction in Bilateral Ties with China during Beijing Trip
Japan Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with top Chinese leaders Wednesday during his visit to Beijing, the first since the heads of the two countries met at a summit in Peru last month, in an effort to make positive inroads in the bilateral relationship.The two neighbors have had a tense relationship in recent years. At...
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Trump Says Ownership of Greenland ‘Is an Absolute Necessity’
President-elect Donald Trump shared his renewed interest Sunday in the U.S. controlling the autonomous territory of Greenland, which is owned by Denmark.“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,” Trump wrote in a statement announcing that...
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Howery Humbles by Trump Nomination of him As U.S. Ambassador to The Kingdom of Denmark.
“I am deeply humbled and honored by @realDonaldTrump’s announcement that he will nominate me to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.“Representing our great nation abroad is a profound responsibility. I know first-hand the power of diplomacy to advance American interests and strengthen alliances, and I am grateful for the opportunity...
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Trump to “Stop the Transgender Lunacy” On Day One Of Presidency
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to “stop the transgender lunacy” on day one of his presidency, as Republicans — set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House — continue their push against LGBTQ rights.“I will sign executive orders to end child sexual mutilation, get transgender out of the military and out...
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Photo News: Senate President, Pastor Adeboye, Cardinal Onaiyekan, Others Attend Nigeria Police Force 2024 Carols and Nine Lesson
Senate president, Godswill Akpabio on Friday attended the Nigeria Police Force 2024 Carols and Nine Lessons, held at the Nigeria Police Force Resource Centre Jabi, FCT, Abuja.Akpabio read the first scripture from Genesis 1:1, 26-31Among the distinguished guests were Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Cardinal...
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NATO’s Secretary-General, European Commission’s President, U.S. V.P. Elect and Saudi-Arabia Expresses Condolences over German Christmas Market Attack.
A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities called a deliberate attack.The driver was arrested at the scene shortly after the car barreled into the market at around 7 p.m., when...
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U.S Government Passes Bill to Avert Shutdown, Biden Signs into Law
The Democratic-controlled US Senate has voted to pass a budget deal to avert what would be the first US federal government shutdown since 2019, only hours after the House of Representatives approved the same legislation.The budget deal was passed shortly after a midnight deadline passed.It does not include a demand from President-elect Donald Trump that...