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Nigeria Misses Out As Pope Francis Appoints 17 New Cardinals
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Nigeria was again omitted as Pope Francis I yesterday appointed 17 new cardinals across the world, 14 of which are likely successors to the Papal throne.
White House Race: Clinton Gets 5-Point Lead Against Rival Donald Trump
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Chicagoans are not too happy with Donald Trump’s portrayal of their home town. Read More…
Gunmen Attack Military Camp, Kill 22 Soldiers
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No fewer than 22 soldiers were killed in Niger on Thursday when unknown assailants attacked a camp for Malian refugees, the West African nation’s Prime Minister, Brigi Rafini, said. Read More…
Colombian president, Juan Santos, wins Nobel Peace Prize
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Efforts by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to end five decades of war in his country were recognised with the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Read More…
Hurricane Matthew Leaves 136 Dead In Haiti
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The Category 4 hurricane carried winds reaching 140 mph/220 kph, which devastated the northwestern region of the island chain. Read More…
Recession: IMF offers Nigeria, others zero-interest loans
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The International Monetary Fund is prepared to lend money to Nigeria and other countries facing economic crisis at zero interest rate in order to stimulate their recovery. Read More…
Nobel prize winner mocks Trump
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The Scottish-born winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry took a jab Wednesday at US presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has bragged that he was “smart” to avoid paying taxes. Read More…
Three win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences yesterday named Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Sir Fraser Stoddart and Bernard Feringa as winners of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Read More…
Trump questions Hillary Clinton’s loyalty to her husband
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Weakened by damning revelations about his taxes, Republican Donald Trump has intensified his personal attacks on Hillary Clinton as he scrambled Monday to counter his rival’s substantial gains in the White House battle. Read More…
New York orders Trump Foundation to cease fundraising
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The top state prosecutor in New York has ordered Republican nominee Donald Trump’s charitable foundation to stop fundraising in New York immediately, saying that it was operating without proper certification. Read More…
Trump ready to drag Bill Clinton sex scandals into US campaign
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Donald Trump indicated in a new interview that he’s ready to drag ex-president Bill Clinton’s sex scandals into the White House campaign, after Democrats lashed out at the billionaire’s Twitter rant against a pro-Hillary ex-Miss Universe. Read More…
Saudi Arabia honours Nigerian for outstanding performance in Qur’an recitation
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The Saudi Arabian Authority, on Wednesday in Makkah, honoured a Nigerian, Abdulrahman Salis, an indigene of Kaduna State for outstanding performance in Qur’an recitation (Qira’at) in Masjid Haram. Read More…
Former Israeli president, Shimon Peres, dies at 93
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Israeli ex-president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres died on Wednesday, some two weeks after suffering a major stroke, triggering an outpouring of grief for the beloved elder statesman Read More…
Post-debate poll: Hillary Clinton takes round one
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Hillary Clinton was deemed the winner of Monday night’s debate by 62% of voters who tuned in to watch, while just 27% said they thought Donald Trump had the better night, according to a CNN/ORC Poll of voters who watched the debate. Read More…
Trump,Clinton clash in fiery first debate
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The two US presidential candidates have clashed over jobs, terrorism and race in a bitter television debate. Read More…
Bomb attacks hit mosque, congress centre in Germany
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Bomb attacks hit a mosque and a congress centre in the eastern German city of Dresden, police said Tuesday, adding that they suspected a xenophobic and nationalist motive. Read More…
Pressure on Clinton, Trump in first debate
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Pressure mounted on Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump Sunday as they head into their first presidential debate with a new poll showing them in a dead heat. Read More…
Tyson Fury holding Klitschko hostage – Boente
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Wladimir Klitschko’s manager says Tyson Fury is holding the ex-world champion ‘hostage’ in the wake of the Briton’s latest postponement of their heavyweight rematch. Read More…
Gunman kills at least four in Washington state mall
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Police are searching for a gunman who killed at least four people during a shooting at a mall in the US state of Washington. Read More…
‘I’d vote Trump’, says Czech president
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Outspoken Czech President Milos Zeman announced Tuesday he is backing US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump, pitting himself against his country’s prime minister who favours Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. Read More…
Obama commends Buhari’s economic reforms
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President Barack Obama on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s economic reforms, describing it as “bold”. Read More…
‘Intentional’ explosion injures 29 in New York
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A deliberate explosion rocked one of the most fashionable neighborhoods of New York on Saturday night, injuring 29 people, one seriously, a week after America’s financial capital marked the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Read More…
Grandfather dies 45 minutes after Manchester United players visit his house to grant his final wish
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A lifelong Manchester United fan, Patrick Lawler got to meet his heroes in a dying wish that came true before passing away 45 minutes later. Read More…