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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday the U.S. is revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, accusing the country’s transitional government of refusing to accept its repatriated citizens deported by the Trump administration. It marks the first time the Trump administration has singled out passport holders of an individual country as President Donald Trump warns…
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The Trump administration is considering targeting the citizens of as many as 43 countries as part of a new ban on travel to the United States that would be broader than the restrictions imposed during President Trump’s first term, according to officials familiar with the matter. A draft list of recommendations developed by diplomatic and…
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The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has vowed to implement the recommendations of the committee that investigated the August 1, 2024, End Bad Governance protest, which claimed 10 lives and resulted in the destruction of properties worth over ₦11 billion. Governor Yusuf made the commitment while receiving the committee’s report from its chairman, Justice…
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A retired Joint Task Force (JTF) Commander, Isma’il Tanko Wudilawa, has responded to claims by U.S. lawmaker, Scott Perry that United States Agency for International Development, USAID, is allegedly sponsoring acts of terrorism worldwide, including in Nigeria. Recall that US Congressman, Scott Perry had alleged that USAID was providing funding to terrorist organisations, including Boko…
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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, accused the Biden administration of financially supporting the Hamas militants. Cruz took to social media Thursday to share a Daily Caller story that said more than $1.3 billion in taxpayer funds under former President Joe Biden aided groups that sponsored or committed terrorism. “USAID secretly poured uncountable hundreds of millions of dollars toward…
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Four soldiers attached to the Myoung Barracks in the Morocco area of Shomolu, Lagos, are feared dead, and others were injured after a suspected drunk driver rammed into them. An unconfirmed number of soldiers attached to the Myoung Barracks, Yaba, in Lagos State were feared dead, and others injured after a suspected drunk driver rammed…
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The army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday called on citizens to remain calm in the face of recent advances by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in the eastern province of North Kivu. General Sylvain Ekenge, the army spokesperson, said in a statement that the battles against the M23 continue…
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New Orleans police chief, Anne Kirkpatrick. responded to the question below: “Do you acknowledge that you let the victims down by not having an appropriate security plan?” Her response: “That’s not correct. We would disagree with that.” “A plan that allowed an attacker to drive into a crowd?” asks the journalist. She says: “I take…
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Barriers protecting pedestrians were removed before the New Orleans attack for repairs because they were deemed “unreliable”, city officials have said. Officials had hoped to replace the “non-operational” barriers with a new bollard design by February, when the city is scheduled to host the NFL’s Super Bowl. While the works were taking place, the barriers…
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One of the 14 victims of the New Orleans attack has been named as Auburn University graduate, Drew Dauphin. In a statement, the university’s president, Christopher B. Roberts, said: “On behalf of Auburn University, I send my sincere condolences to the family and loves ones of 2023 graduate Drew Dauphin, who was taken from us…
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Officials conclude news conference – here’s what we learned The news conference providing the latest details on the investigation into the terror attack in New Orleans is over. Here are the main things we learned: Authorities were under pressure to keep party city open for business U.S. authorities were under heavy pressure to reopen Bourbon…
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The rivalry between regional powerhouses Turkey and Iran has heated up after Ankara emerged as a leading power broker in Syria following the downfall of Tehran’s ally President Bashar al-Assad. Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan, in an interview with Saudi-affiliated Al-Hadath on Sunday, reflected on the shift in regional dynamics, saying Iran must better understand…
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Good morning from MEZIESBLOG! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has sought a reduction in the price of petrol across the country. The group urged the Dangote refinery to consider reducing its ex-depot price from N970 per litre since the estimated cost of landing petrol on Nigeria’s…
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The drones spotted over New Jersey and New York in recent weeks have befuddled officials and frustrated residents, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why. The FBI is investigating but says it does not know the source of the drones, which have captivated residents for nearly a month. In New York, Gov.…
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Good afternoon from MEZIESBLOG! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies on Sunday announced a breakthrough in their ongoing war against economic sabotage in the Niger Delta. The troops destroyed over 56 illegal oil bunkering sanctuaries, 88 cooking drums, 20 boats and recovered…
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The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum says the improper teaching of Islamic studies has contributed to the emergence of Boko Haram insurgency in the state. Zulum stated this while declaring open a summit on reforming the Almajiri Education System in Borno on Wednesday. He noted that the summit is aimed at reforming the…
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