Category: Global

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Emmanuel OnwuchekwaMarch 7, 2019

The SDG Index; the hattrick Nigeria can’t seem to score

First, some backstory. Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has always been very hands-on with global social and ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 12, 2018

“I will contest that vote with everything I’ve got” | Theresa May reacts to imminent vote of no confidence

U.K. Prime Minister, Theresa May has reacted to the brewing vote of no confidence to be passed on her if ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 12, 2018

British PM, Theresa May faces vote of no confidence

U.K. Prime Minister, Theresa May faces a vote of no confidence today, as Tory Brexiteers are confident they have enough ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiNovember 7, 2018

Just In: Trump fires Jeff Sessions as US attorney general

Embattled U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned at the “request” of President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Sessions’s chief of staff Matthew ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiNovember 5, 2017

Saudi Arabia arrests 11 princes including prominent billionaire, Alwaleed bin Talal

Saudi Arabia has arrested 11 princes, including a prominent billionaire, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, and dozens of current and former ministers, ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 27, 2017

Theresa May expresses deep concerns over sexual harassment around Westminster

UK Prime Minister, Theresa May is urging anyone with information to come forward over “deeply concerning” claims of sexual harassment ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 27, 2017

Britain, other EU countries disapprove Catalonia independence

The United Kingdom “does not and will not recognise” Catalonia’s declaration of independence from Spain, Downing Street confirms. “The UK ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 27, 2017

Thousands of Puerto-Ricans flee to Florida amidst prevailing blackout

Following the lingering suffering unleashed by Hurricane Maria which battered the Caribbean in September, tens of thousands of Puerto Rico ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 27, 2017

Harvey Weinstein sues own company over email access

Disgraced movie producer, Harvey Weinstein is suing his own company, “The Weinstein Company” to gain access to emails “exonerating” him ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 26, 2017

5 women accuse NBC’s political analyst, Mark Halperin of sexual harassment

According to a CNN report, renowned NBC senior political analyst and frequent MSNBC “Morning Joe” panelist, Mark Halperin has been ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 26, 2017

“I was like a dead person” | Actress Natassia Malthe accuses Harvey Weinstein of rape

Norwegian actress, Natassia Malthe, has claimed that disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein raped her after the 2008 BAFTAs ceremony, Sky News ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 26, 2017

Another actress accuses former President HW Bush of sexual assault

After actress Heather Lind accused former President George HW Bush of sexual assault, a second woman has accused the 93-year-old ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 25, 2017

US imposes sanctions on Yemen to tackle ISIS and Al-Qaeda

The United States has announced sanctions on Yemeni individuals and companies to combat the activities of al-Qaeda and the so-called ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 25, 2017

Investigation hits the wall as Las Vegas shooter’s laptop is missing its hard drive

A laptop computer recovered from the Mandalay Bay Hotel room in Las Vegas where Stephen Paddock launched the deadliest mass ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 25, 2017

Former President George H.W. Bush apologises to actress after sexual allegations

Following an allegation of sexual assault, former US president George H.W. Bush has apologised to actress Heather Lind who claimed ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 25, 2017

ISIS wants to blow up the World Cup and they’re starting with Messi

In the wake of the euphoria emanating from the anticipation of the greatest football Mundial in Russia next summer, ISIS ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 24, 2017

British MPs turn to Facebook to unravel Russia’s influence in the 2016 EU referendum

Amidst suspicions of Russia influence in the 2016 EU referendum in the UK, Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg has been urged ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 24, 2017

UK could get a Canada-style Brexit deal – Michel Barnier

Head of the EU team for Brexit negotiations, Michel Barnier has suggested that the UK will have to settle for ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 24, 2017

We want to know if mistakes were made | Family of fallen soldier demands

Will Wright, the brother of Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright, one of four U.S. soldiers killed in an ambush in Niger ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 24, 2017

Britain can still remain in the EU – European Council president

European Council president, Donald Tusk has warned the “toughest stress test” of Brexit negotiations is still ahead and suggested Britain ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 24, 2017

Weinstein’s former assistant breaks non-disclosure agreement

Harvey Weinstein’s former assistant Zelda Perkins has said she has broken a confidential agreement to speak out about alleged sexual ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 23, 2017

Southern California on the brink of deadly wildfire amidst record high temperatures

US meteorologists have warned that parts of California, particularly the southern areas of the state where temperatures are expected to ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiOctober 22, 2017

4 female senators join the #MeToo movement

Senators Elizabeth Warren, Claire McCaskill, Heidi Heitkamp, and Mazie Hirono have lent their voices to the #MeToo social media movement, as ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 20, 2017

Donald Trump’s UK crime tweet annoys British politicians

President Donald Trump’s Friday tweet linking increased UK crime rate to Radical Islamic terror has been described as fuelling hate ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 20, 2017

UK denies plot to increase cash offer to exit the EU

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has denied reports on Friday morning that Britain had increased its financial offer to the ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 20, 2017

Nobody explained the consequences of Brexit to the British people – Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that the problem besieging U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is that nobody explained ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 20, 2017

Lupita Nyong’o comes forward with sexual allegations against Harvey Weinstein

Joining the strings of actresses to come forward and give account of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual onslaught is Oscar-winning actress, Lupita ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 20, 2017

CIA Director, Mike Pompeo urges Trump to prepare for military options against N’Korea

At a forum in Washington, which also has National Security Adviser HR McMaster in attendance, CIA Director Mike Pompeo expressed ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 19, 2017

Obama’s love letter to college girlfriend revealed

Some details of Former President Barack Obama’s past love life has been made bare as his personal letters to his ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 19, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn explains Labour’s Brexit plans at EU summit

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has declined to say he would honour the terms of a Brexit deal struck by Theresa ...

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