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Macron Calls For Sanctions Against Russia If Diplomacy Fails
French President Emmanuel Macron called Monday for stepping up sanctions against Russia if its leader, Vladimir Putin, does not move forward on peace with Ukraine. [more…]
Maduro Mobilises Millions Of Militia After US ‘Threats’
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to US “threats,” after Washington raised the bounty for his [more…]
Air Canada Flight Attendants Vow To Continue Strike, Hold Talks
Striking Air Canada flight attendants vowed Monday to defy another back-to-work order from the country’s labour tribunal, but resumed talks seeking to end a walkout [more…]
Deadly Wildfires Rage Across Spain As Record Area Of Land Burnt
Thousands of firefighters backed by soldiers and water-bombing aircraft on Monday battled over 20 major wildfires raging across western Spain, where officials say a record [more…]
US Has Revoked 6,000 Student Visas – State Dept
The US State Department has revoked 6,000 student visas since Secretary of State Marco Rubio took office seven months ago, it said Monday. Rubio, to [more…]
Falana: APC and PDP Must Demonstrate They Are Not Terrorist Organizations
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to urgently pursue legal action to [more…]
Jonathan’s Return in 2027 Would Be a Mistake — Shehu Sani Warns
Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan not to seek a return to the presidency in the 2027 general election. [more…]
Ex-Ghana President Akufo-Addo Seeks Strong Institutions To Tackle Corruption
Former President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has identified weak and opaque institutions, corruption, limited political accountability, and poor public services as major obstacles to good [more…]
Trial Commences for Suspects in Owo Church Attack
The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to begin the trial of five individuals accused of orchestrating the bombing of a Catholic Church in [more…]
President Tinubu Directs Cut in Dialysis Cost from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000
President Bola Tinubu has authorized a reduction in the cost of kidney dialysis at federal hospitals nationwide, lowering the fee from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. [more…]
