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ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

November 12, 2024

Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury amid church’s sexual abuse scandal

Mr Welby said, “As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse.”

Justin Welby
November 12, 2024

Nigeria seeks to block Chinese investors from seizing assets, appeals sovereign immunity ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

It is up to the Supreme Court to grant or deny the writ, but senior judges will look into the judgment if it is okayed.

U.S. Supreme Court
November 12, 2024

Two Nigerians arrested at Dominican Republic airport, excrete 150 bags of cocaine

The government of the Dominican Republic arrested two Nigerians last weekend following credible intelligence reports that they were suspected drug dealers.

Cocaine haul
November 8, 2024

Canada ends automatic 10-year multiple-entry visas for Nigerians, other nationals 

In October, the IRCC announced a reduction in its permanent resident target for 2025 from 500,000 to 395,000.

Canada flag
November 8, 2024

Iran behind plots to destabilise Nigeria: Israel

Mr Freeman alleged, “Iran’s leaders are also working to destabilise Western Africa, including here in Nigeria.’’ 

Israeli-Gaza war
November 6, 2024

Donald Trump wins U.S. presidential election

With his election triumph, Mr Trump has become the second president in history to serve non-consecutive terms.

Donald Trump
November 5, 2024

New York Times tech workers strike on eve of U.S. election

“They have left us no choice but to demonstrate the power of our labour on the picket line,” Ms Zhang said.

New York Times
November 5, 2024

Spendthrift Tinubu says Nigeria on verge of bankruptcy

Netizens decried the president as lacking empathy for the same people who voted him into office.

President Bola Tinubu
November 4, 2024

Oando rakes in N60 billion profit as company’s turnover grows to N3 trillion in Bola Tinubu’s first year as president

Mr Tinubu said Oando Plc thrived due to its trade alliances and “favourable” forex gains obtained from foreign assets.

Tinubu, Oando
November 2, 2024

Kemi Badenoch becomes first African woman to lead UK Conservative Party 

“I look forward to working with you and your party in the interests of the British people,” the British leader said.

Kemi Badenoch