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Trump Nominates Pam Bondi as Attorney General After Gaetz Withdraws

Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general and Trump ally, has been nominated as US attorney general following Matt Gaetz's withdrawal.

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Canadian Town Council Faces Deadlock As Newly Elected Mayor, Officials Refuse To Pledge Allegiance to King Charles III

Canada’s Dawson City’s newly elected council has stalled governance, rejecting oath to King Charles in solidarity with Indigenous concerns. 

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Zenith Bank Awards N77.5 Million at Hackathon Finalists for Tech Startups at Fourth Annual Tech Fair

The Zenith Tech Fair 4.0 ended with a sum of N77.5 million being given to the finalists of a hackathon…

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Kano Governor Yusuf Reunites 76 Pardoned Minors To Families

The Kano State government has reunited 79 pardoned minors accused of looting in the #End BadGovernance protests to their family…

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Matt Gaetz Steps Down as Trump’s Attorney General Pick

Matt Gaetz has announced that he is withdrawing his name from consideration as Donald Trump’s administration’s Attorney General

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Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani Charged With Orchestrating $250 Million Bribery Scheme In US

Gautam Adani has faced US charges of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme, sparking political and financial turmoil globally.

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John Prescott, Former British Deputy Prime Minister, Dies at 86

John Prescott, Labour stalwart and Tony Blair’s deputy, passed away at 86 following his Alzheimer’s battle.

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Ukraine Accuses Russia of Firing Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Dnipro

Ukraine has claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile at Dnipro, raising fears of escalating warfare tactics. 

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House of Representatives Rejects Bill Proposing Six-Year Single Term for Nigerian President

Lawmakers have rejected a proposal for a six-year single term for presidents and governors, citing constitutional concerns. 

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House of Representatives Advances Bill to Increase FCT High Court Judges From 75 to 100

The House of Representatives has advanced a bill to expand the FCT’s High Court’s judicial capacity to address mounting case…

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Gang Violence Forces MSF to Cease Critical Care in Haiti

MSF has suspended operations in Haiti due to escalating violence and threats from police and gangs.

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Odoh: My Removal As VC Was Unlawful,  Flouted Due Process

Odoh has claimed that his removal as Vice-Chancellor violated the law, accusing authorities of bypassing due process requirements.

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Bitcoin Surges Toward $100,000 Amid Hopes for Pro-Crypto US Policies Under Trump

Bitcoin surged past $96,000 as investors bet on pro-crypto US policies under President-elect Trump, sparking optimism.

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Thai Woman Sentenced to Death for Cyanide Murders of 14 Friends

Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn has received a death sentence for poisoning 14 of her friends with cyanide

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Nigeria Cannot Prosper Unless Every Part of The Nation Thrives, Tinubu Asserts

President Tinubu has emphasised Nigeria's prosperity depends on thriving regions, unveiling youth-focused initiatives across tech, agriculture, and creative sectors.

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Nigeria’s Debt to IDA Rises by $600 Million, Hits $17.1 Billion

Nigeria’s debt to IDA has increased by $600 million in three months, reaching $17.1 billion as of September 2024.

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Putin Approves Updated Nuclear Doctrine Amid Rising Tensions with the West

Russia has expanded its nuclear doctrine to include conventional attacks supported by nuclear powers, heightening global tensions. 

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Tottenham’s Bentancur Banned for Seven Matches, Fined £100,000 Over Racial Remark About Teammate Son Heung-Min

Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur is facing a seven-match ban, £100,000 fine for racial remarks made against teammate Son Heung-Min

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Bloomberg Report: US DOJ To Ask Judge To Force Google To Sell Off Chrome Over Monopoly Concerns

The US Justice Department is pushing for Google to sell Chrome, citing Google's dominance in search and advertising markets.

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UN Aid Convoy Violently Looted in Gaza, Drivers Forced at Gunpoint to Unload Supplies

UN aid lorries were looted in Gaza, with drivers forced at gunpoint to unload supplies, worsening food shortages.

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