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Democrats Urge Biden to Step Down from 2024 Presidential Race

Mfon Ekanem - July 20, 2024

Pressure is increasing on President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 presidential race. On Friday, five additional House Democrats joined the growing number of lawmakers urging Biden to withdraw from the election. These lawmakers are Representatives Jared...

Economy

UAE Removes $10k Bank Balance and N640k Fee Requirement for Nigerian Visa Applicants

Emeka Udeh - July 19, 2024

In recent days, there has been significant confusion and concern regarding the visa application process for Nigerian travelers wishing to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Allegations have surfaced suggesting that the UAE government was imposing stringent new requirements,...

Foreign

Fire in China Shopping Mall Kills 16

Mfon Ekanem - July 18, 2024

A tragic fire broke out at a shopping mall in southwest China on Wednesday, resulting in the death of sixteen people, as reported by Chinese official media. Images from the scene showed a massive column of black smoke rising from...

Foreign

“Survivor of an Assassination Attempt: Trump Reflects on Narrowly Escaping Death”

Mfon Ekanem - July 15, 2024

Former US President Donald Trump has emerged resilient following a recent assassination attempt, expressing disbelief at his survival. In his first interview since the harrowing incident on Saturday, Trump spoke to The New York Post on Sunday, describing it...

Foreign

Actress Amanda Seales Claims Donald Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged

Yetunde Akinyemi - July 15, 2024

American actress Amanda Seales has claimed that the assassination attempt on former US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump was “staged.” According to the Associated Press, two people died after gunshots were fired at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, prompting security...

Foreign

“Sahel Alliance Formed by Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso in Wake of Political Turmoil”

Mfon Ekanem - July 7, 2024

The nations of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, all grappling with recent coups, have firmly decided against rejoining the West African regional bloc, fearing it could exacerbate ongoing regional unrest. Leaders of the military juntas from these countries convened in...

Foreign

“UK’s New Prime Minister Introduces Cabinet Lineup”

Mfon Ekanem - July 5, 2024

Newly-elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his first round of appointments to the cabinet on Friday. This comes after his Labour Party secured a significant victory in the general elections, ending 14 years of Conservative leadership. Starmer, who is...

Foreign

Kenyan Govt Scrap First Lady Budget Over Nationwide protest

Mfon Ekanem - July 5, 2024

President William Ruto of Kenya has taken significant steps to cut down government spending following nationwide protests. One of the most notable actions is the elimination of the budget for the office of the First Lady. “Offices such as that...

Foreign

“Ghanaian Chef Smith Caught Faking Guinness World Record in Cooking Marathon”

Mfon Ekanem - July 3, 2024

Ebenezer Smith, known as Millennium Chef Smith, has been arrested and is currently detained at La Police Station in Ghana. His arrest follows the revelation that he forged a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon. Smith presented...

Foreign

“UK Election Impact: Voters Expected to Withdraw £235m from ATMs”

Mfon Ekanem - July 3, 2024

Around 235 million Pounds (298 million dollars) are set to be withdrawn from ATMs on Thursday as people head out to vote, according to a forecast from UK Cash Access and Cash Machine network Link reported on Wednesday. This...

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