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President John Mahama of Ghana has reduced the number of ministries in the country from 30 to 23 as part of efforts to cut government spending. The decision, issued via an executive order, was documented in a gazette dated January 9, just two days after Mahama’s inauguration. Under the new arrangement, several ministries established during […]
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The Italian Catholic Church has opened its seminaries to homosexual men, provided they do not promote or align themselves with what it terms “gay culture,” according to new guidelines endorsed by the Vatican. The guidelines, released by the Italian Bishops’ Conference and published online on Thursday, maintain the Church’s emphasis on celibacy while allowing gay […]
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Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has fled Los Angeles amid the devastating wildfires ravaging the coastal state of California, USA. The city is regarded as the world’s entertainment capital, and the recent tragedy that struck its southern region has displaced many people. According to the BBC, over 137,000 people have been compelled to leave their […]
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The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its repertoire with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The move is said to showcase the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Nigeria. Prominent additions include commonly used terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “Suya,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words reflect the growing global recognition of […]
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John Mahama on Tuesday took the oath of office as Ghana’s new president in a ceremony attended by world leaders. He returned to the office he held eight years ago following his commanding victory in December elections. 66-year-old Mahama defeated the ruling-party’s candidate amid voter anger over economic hardship exacerbated by Ghana’s 2022 sovereign-debt default. […]
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The UK is grappling with an intense flu outbreak that has seen over 5,000 patients hospitalised by the end of December. The National Health Service on Friday reported an average of 4,469 flu-related hospitalisations daily in the week leading up to December 29, a nearly 3.5-fold increase compared to the same period in 2023. On […]
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Two of the suspects arrested alongside Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), are reported to been released by the Finnish government. Ekpa, who has been leading a cessationist agitation from Finland was apprehended on November 21, 2024, alongside four others. He faces allegations of involvement in terror-related activities, including […]
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News says that an attempt has been made on ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad. The former Syrian tyrant has been under Vladimir Putin’s protection in Moscow since December 8 2023. But online account General SVR — supposedly run by a former top spy in Russia — says he was taken ill on Sunday. It claims Assad, […]
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Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO has changed his name to Kekius Maximus on the X platform. Musk who is also the owner of X, effected the name change on Tuesday, December 31. Kekius Maximus is a blockchain token with initials (KEKIUS) . It has had a 24-hour increase of 107.0%, and as at press time […]
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Former United States President Jimmy Carter, renowned globally for his humanitarian efforts during and after his presidency, has d!ed at the age of 100. The Carter Center confirmed his death on Sunday, stating, “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.” Carter’s death comes just months after the passing […]
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