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September 23, 2023

Federal Government Raises Salaries of Tertiary Institutions’ Workers by 25%; South Korea Signifies Interest in Nigeria’s Lithium | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Federal Government Raises Salaries of Tertiary Institutions’ Workers by 25% The Federal government of Nigeria has increased the salaries of tertiary workers nationwide by 25%; this increase includes all teaching and non-teaching staff, colleges of... Read More
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June 27, 2023

Speaker Abbas Appoints 32 Aides, Punch Reporter as Chief Press Secretary; Shettima Unveils President Tinubu’s Plan to Create One Million Digital Jobs | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Speaker Abbas Appoints 32 Aides, Punch Reporter as Chief Press Secretary Tajudeen Abbas, the esteemed Speaker of the House of Representatives, has made a significant decision in selecting Leke Bayeiwu, an accomplished journalist, as his Chief... Read More
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November 28, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ghana keeps World Cup hopes alive in 3-2 victory over South Korea

In front of a boisterous crowd at Qatar’s Education City Stadium, Ghana triumphed over South Korea in a thrilling, action-packed match. The African nation took a 2-0 lead in the first half thanks to strikes from Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu and Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus. However, Ghana supporters’ boisterous halftime celebrations were muted by a... Read More
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August 15, 2022

Nigeria defeats South Korea in the U-20 Women’s World Cup; SERAP asks INEC to allow seven million Nigerians to complete Voter Registration | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria defeats South Korea in the U-20 Women’s World Cup SERAP asks INEC to Allow seven million Nigerians to complete Voter Registration Nigeria’s oil revenues are declining, FG blames theft. Nasarawa guarantees the payment of pensions and gratuities. APC Has No Senatorial Candidate In Yobe North, Akwa Ibom North West – INEC Across Nigeria’s 36... Read More
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December 31, 2018

#YNaija2018Review: Serena Williams’ outburst, Tiger Woods return, Luka Modrić ends the Ronaldo/Messi duoploy… See the top 10 sporting moments of 2018

2018, like every other year, has been one of cheers and woes, and in the world of sports, it’s no different. The year 2018 saw its fair share of ups and downs, with moments that had people, either applauding in awe or shaking their heads in disgust. Many moves were made and a few records... Read More
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October 10, 2017

North Korea reportedly steals documents revealing US-South Korea plan to ‘decapitate’ Kim Jong Un

According to South Korean news agency Yonhap which cited a statement by Democratic Party Rep. Lee Cheol-hee, North Korean hackers have reportedly stolen a large amount of classified military documents, which includes a South Korean and U.S. plan to “decapitate” North Korea’s leadership. • Cheol-Hee’s revelation The news agency quoted Cheol-Hee saying the hackers broke... Read More
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September 5, 2017

Trump allows Japan and South Korea to buy highly advanced weapons over North Korea’s defiance

In further response to North Korea’s latest missile test, President Trump has given permission to Japan and South Korea to purchase sophisticated military equipment in-order to afford them advance capabilities in the wake of Kim Jong-un’s threats. Mr Trump had earlier in collaboration with South Korea resolved to a combative measure to the growing North... Read More
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September 4, 2017

We have seen signs that N’Korea will launch more missiles – South Korea

South Korea on Monday said there are signals that North Korea might launch more missiles, after its largest nuclear test recently. It said it was talking to the United States about deploying aircraft carriers and strategic bombers to the Korean peninsula. The U.N. Security Council was set to meet later on Monday to discuss new sanctions against... Read More
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September 4, 2017

South Korea detects another imminent missile strike by North Korea

According to officials, South Korea has detected that North Korea is continuing on its unrelenting resolve at ensuring a nuclear power house by preparing for a possible Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launch – a move which will certainly hit the polity harder following Kim Jong-un’s sixth conducted and most powerful nuclear detonation yesterday, Bloomberg reports. Acting... Read More
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July 21, 2017

CIA Director says Trump administration is considering regime change in North Korea

Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo revealed in an appearance on Fox News Friday that the Trump administration was considering a “regime change” in the country and that he was sure the “lovely people” of North Korea would be happy to see a regime change. North Korea under the regime of their Supreme Leader Kim... Read More
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July 20, 2017

North Korea yet to respond to South Korea’s offer of peace talks

Just hours before the scheduled joint military talks between North Korea and South Korea, Pyongyang is yet to confirm its attendance. Scheduled for Friday, near the demilitarized border that divides the two nations, the South Korean defense ministry has said they give their North Korean counterparts until Thursday afternoon local time to respond, CNN reports.... Read More
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July 18, 2017

U.S General says North Korea lacks capacity to hit U.S with accuracy

Vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday that North Korea is not capable of striking the United States with “any degree of accuracy” and that North’s missiles have the range, but lack the necessary guidance capability, Reuters reports. North Korea conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test (ICBM) earlier this month... Read More
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July 17, 2017

South Korea willing to end bad blood with North Korea and resume family reunions

South Korea is willing to put North’s first intercontinental ballistic missile test aside and work together with the DPRK to ease heightening tensions and resume reuniting families who were separated by their war in the 1950s, according to Fox news. In a statement, Vice Defense Minister Suh Choo Suk said on Monday, that the South’s defense... Read More
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July 7, 2017

Trump to Putin: It’s an honour to be with you

The much anticipated bilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in Germany has kicked off. President Trump opened the meeting by saying to Putin; it’s an honor to be with you”, Politico reports. Accompanied by Secretary of state Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, both... Read More
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July 7, 2017

South Korean President seeks to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said he is willing to meet with North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un amid heightened tensions following Pyongyang’s first intercontinental ballistic missile test-launch, Fox News reports. In a speech ahead of the G-20 summit in Germany, Moon proposed the two sides of Koreas reunite families separated by war, put a... Read More
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July 6, 2017

“It would be as easy as a piece of cake to wipe you out” | North Korea warns South Korea

According to North Korean state media, Pyongyang has warned Thursday that destroying South Korea would be a “piece of cake” as the DPRK slammed Seoul for joining forces with the US to conduct missile drills following its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test. The missile test prompted the United States and South Korea to organize a joint... Read More
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July 5, 2017

“Only self restraint is keeping us from war” – Commander of U.S forces Korea

The commander of the United States forces on the Korean Peninsula, General Vincent Brooks has said that the only thing holding the U.S. and South Korea back from renewing their war against North Korea is “self-restraint”, a barrier that could be removed at any time, according to Politico. In a statement, Gen. Brooks, the commander of... Read More
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July 5, 2017

U.S and South Korea respond to North Korea’s ICBM with deep strike missiles

In response to North Korea’s launch Tuesday, U.S. and South Korea put up a show of force for Pyongyang firing “deep strike” precision missiles into the territorial waters of  South Korea. South Korean President Moon Jae-in ordered the drills arranged with the United States to show “North Korea our firm combined missile response posture,” his... Read More
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July 4, 2017

Russia and China team up and ask North Korea, U.S and South Korea to embrace de-escalation plan

On Tuesday, Russia and China joined diplomatic forces and called on North Korea, South Korea, and the United States to sign up to a Chinese de-escalation plan that is designed to defuse tensions around North Korea’s missile program, Reuters reports. The de-escalation plan features North Korea suspend its ballistic missile program and the United States... Read More
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June 7, 2017

South Korea halts deployment of American missile defense system

Washington Post reports South Korea has suspended the deployment of a controversial missile defense system while the government examines the impact it might have on the environment. The Terminal High Altitude Air Defense system is an anti-missile battery that was designed to protect the South against North Korea ,but has met with strong opposition. Ahead... Read More
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May 23, 2017

South Korea fires shots at unidentified object flying from North Korea

by Itunuoluwa Adebo South Korea’s military on Tuesday fired warning shots at an unidentified object from North Korea, Fox News reports. Though the identity of the object remained unclear, the military said. The Yonhap news agency reported South Korea had fired about 90 shots into the air towards North Korea. The episode comes at a... Read More
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May 5, 2017

North Korea slams CIA with alleged plot to assasinate Supreme leader Kim Jong Un

by Itunuoluwa Adebo North Korea has accused the CIA Friday, of plotting with South Korea to assassinate Supreme leader Kim Jong-Un, amid rising tensions in the region. The Ministry of State Security  claims CIA and Seoul’s Intelligence Services have “hatched a vicious plot” involving unspecified “biochemical substances” to kill the hermit state’s young leader during... Read More
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May 2, 2017

North Korea acccuses US bomber flights of pushing a nuclear war

North Korea accused the United States Tuesday of pushing the Korean peninsula to the brink of nuclear war after a pair of  U.S. bombers flew training drills with the South Korean and Japanese air forces in once again another show of strength. The two supersonic B-1B Lancer bombers were deployed amid rising tensions over North... Read More
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April 28, 2017

The US antimissile system in South Korea is nearly operational

The South Korea Defense Ministry on Thursday said the United States antimissile system that is deployed in South Korea is close to becoming operational, giving the two allies the capacity to defend against missile attacks by the North. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System deployed by the United states  in South Korea in early March,... Read More
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April 20, 2017

China fed up with North Korea, praises US on nuclear issue

by Itunuoluwa Adebo China might be getting fed up with continued nuclear bluster from long-time ally North Korea and tilting toward the United States. Just after North Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister said  Pyongyang woukd test missiles weekly and use nuclear weapons if threatened, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Beijing was  “gravely concerned” about North Korea’s... Read More
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April 20, 2017

“Bluffing” | South Korea mocks Trump and his ‘armada’

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump said he was sending “an armada” to Korean waters to potentially deal with threats from Pyongyang. That turned out to be  a no-show  and has caused some South Koreans to question his leadership and strategy regarding their unpredictable neighbor in the north. For South Korea which prepares to vote for... Read More
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