Category: News
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G7 launches $600bn infrastructure…
The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have pledged to raise $600bn in private and public funds over five years to finance infrastructure in developing countries and counter China’s older, multitrillion-dollar Belt and Road project. US President Joe Biden and other G7 leaders relaunched the newly renamed “Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment” … G7 launches $600bn infrastructure…
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US readying to provide Ukraine with air defense system – News
US President Joe Biden is set to announce that the US is providing an advanced surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine, as well as additional artillery support, according to a person familiar with the matter, in the latest assistance meant to help the country defend against Russia’s four-month invasion. The US is purchasing NASAMS, a Norwegian-developed … US readying to provide Ukraine with air defense system – News
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Weekend Chicago shootings: 23 shot, 5-month-old girl among 5 killed
Chicago weekend shootings have left at least 23 shot, five fatally, police said. SUNDAY One person was killed and another wounded after gunmen opened fire on a CTA bus Sunday afternoon in Garfield Park. About 1:20 p.m., two armed males entered the bus in the 300 block of South Pulaski Road, walked to the back … Weekend Chicago shootings: 23 shot, 5-month-old girl among 5 killed
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Birmingham explosion: Man suffers life-threatening injuries
A man suffered life-threatening injuries in a gas explosion that destroyed a house in Birmingham and badly damaged at least three others. Photos of the aftermath show a house completely hollowed out by the blast at 8.38 pm on Dulwich Road, in Kingstanding. Four other men suffered more minor injuries. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) … Birmingham explosion: Man suffers life-threatening injuries
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Tems Wins Best International Act at The BET Awards 2022 – short speech
“Thank you so much for this, thank you so much. It’s an honour… I mean, this is my first award show that I’m winning something and I just want to use this as an opportunity to speak to every single young, old, whatever, every single woman watching this, every single girl watching this at home. … Tems Wins Best International Act at The BET Awards 2022 – short speech
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Zamfara Govt directs citizens to buy guns, defend themselves against bandits
The Zamfara State Government has directed citizens in the state to obtain guns to defend themselves against the bandits. In a statement signed by Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, the Commissioner for Information in Zamfara State, the state government said the directive was a result of an increase in the activities of bandits in various parts of … Zamfara Govt directs citizens to buy guns, defend themselves against bandits
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G-7 leaders to prevent millions from starving to death
Facing increased needs and not enough food, nations are grappling with the far-reaching impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — an agriculture-rich nation often called the breadbasket of the world. Millions of people could starve to death. Countries and regions could become destabilized as food shortages led to riots, protests and increased migration, experts warn. … G-7 leaders to prevent millions from starving to death
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First photos from the funeral of gospel artiste, Osinachi
First photos and video from the funeral of gospel artiste, Osinachi Nwachukwu, happening in Isochi Umunnechi in Abia state The funeral of gospel artiste, Late Osinachi Nwachukwu, is currently taking place in Isochi Umunnechi, her paternal hometown in Abia state. The singer died in April. There have been allegations that she suffered domestic violence … First photos from the funeral of gospel artiste, Osinachi
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Nigeria – Still A ‘Peculiar Mess’
Nigeria’s political and administrative systems are bugged with too many irregularities and misapplications, an infestation that is now full-blown in most public institutions across the country. Many problems that we thought would be summarily dispatched with Buhari’s body language simply mutated and returned with incorrigible audacity: Unwieldy and moribund bureaucracies duplicating responsibilities, corrupt officials who … Nigeria – Still A ‘Peculiar Mess’
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Combating insecurity challenges facing the nation – Seyi Makinde
. Makinde called on the traditional and religious leaders to sensitize their people on the need to alert security agents Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has called on relevant stakeholders to use a better approach in combating the insecurity challenges facing the nation. Makinde, at a meeting, called for more cooperation and collaboration among … Combating insecurity challenges facing the nation – Seyi Makinde