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France Strongly Condemns ‘Abuses Targeting Civilians’ In Syria
France on Wednesday called for an end to “abuses targeting civilians” in Syria’s Sweida, after a war monitor accused government forces of summary executions and [more…]
Russia Seizes $150 Million Cocaine Haul Hidden In Banana Shipment
Russia said Wednesday it had seized 820 kilograms (1,800 pounds) of cocaine hidden under a shipment of bananas, calling it its largest bust of drugs [more…]
Israel Bombs Syria Army HQ After Warning Damascus To Leave Druze Alone
Israel said it bombed Syrian army headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority alone in its [more…]
Khamenei Says Israel War Meant To ‘Overthrow System’ In Iran
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that Israel’s attacks during last month’s 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic republic’s system and [more…]
Over 420 Federal Roads Now Completed or in Development, Says FG
The Federal Government has revealed that more than 420 federal roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects have been either completed or are at advanced stages [more…]
Australian Woman, 56, Gives Birth to Twins with Younger Nigerian Husband
Angela Peters, a 56-year-old mother of five and grandmother of 12 from Australia, has shared how she gave birth to twin girls with her 17-year-younger [more…]
Nigeria Achieves OPEC Quota of 1.5 Mb/d in Oil Output
In June, Nigeria’s crude oil output surpassed 1.5 million barrels per day, aligning with the production target set by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting [more…]
Court Orders Recall of Natasha: Akpabio Appeals Ruling
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the reinstatement [more…]
Fuji Star Lagunja 1 Mourns Late Awujale, Describes July 13 as an Unforgettable Day for Ijebu and Nigeriaoney Awards
Fuji music icon, Wasiu Haruna-Ishola, popularly known as Lagunja 1, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and [more…]
U.S. Visa Policy Change: Presidency Offers Clarification
The Presidency has outlined two key reasons behind the United States’ decision to reduce visa validity for Nigerian citizens. Recently, the US [more…]
