Category: news
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U.S. President Donald Trump has received the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize at the world cup draw ceremony in Washington DC . The new award, created by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, recognizes individuals who have taken “exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace.” Trump, who has appeared publicly with Infantino frequently in recent months, was widely expected…
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The Federal Government has assured Nigerians and investors that the new tax laws will be implemented fairly, transparently, and without intrusion into personal bank accounts. Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, Joseph Tegbe, spoke after the committee’s inauguration by Finance Minister Wale Edun in Abuja, stressing that fears of account monitoring or probes…
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Canada has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and revoked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a designated terrorist entity, aligning with similar recent actions by the UK and the US. The decision follows HTS’s overthrow of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last December and the group’s takeover of government under its…
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Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) has denied allegations linking him to terrorism financing, calling them baseless, misleading, and politically motivated. In a statement, Malami said he has never been accused, invited, interrogated, or investigated by any Nigerian or foreign agency over terrorism financing. He explained that the publication mentioning him relied on…
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Deputy Governor OF IMO STATE MRS Chinyere Ekomaru has expressed gratitude to partners, investors, development partners, and private individuals for attending the summit and sharing valuable insights. Standing in for the Governor During the closing remarks of the recently concluded Imo State Economic Summit the Deputy Governor encouraged investors to explore opportunities in Imo State…
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Los Angeles Clippers have released 12-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul amid the team’s poor run, losing 14 of their last 16 games. The announcement came before their matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Clippers president Lawrence Frank praised Paul’s legacy and insisted he was not to blame for the team’s struggles. Paul confirmed his exit on…
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Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), adopting a conservative oil price benchmark of $64.85 per barrel and a budget exchange rate of ₦1,512/$1 for 2026. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, told NEWSMEN after Wednesday’s meeting that the framework—developed with inputs from ministries,…
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Thailand has seized over $300 million in assets linked to major criminal networks operating multibillion-dollar online scam centres across Southeast Asia. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the targeted individuals include Chen Zhi—Chinese-born founder of Cambodia’s Prince Holding Group—along with a Cambodian senator and two Thai nationals. Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office reported confiscating 373 million…
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Newly confirmed Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has called for a unified national database and tighter financial tracking systems to combat crime and terrorism. Speaking during his five-hour Senate screening on Wednesday, Musa said Nigeria must adopt basic security infrastructures used in developed nations, including a comprehensive citizens’ database to help trace offenders.…
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Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has identified Deontay Wilder as his preferred opponent for his next fight. After stopping Daniel Dubois in July to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, Usyk vacated his WBO belt, allowing Fabio Wardley to be elevated to full champion. Usyk said he finds a fight with Wilder “interesting,” citing the…
