US President Donald Trump on Thursday told world business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to manufacture in the United States or face tariffs. Trump stated this in his first major speech to global leaders since returning to the White House this week. Kpakpando recalls that since […]
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The World Health Organization has expressed regret over President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the agency, signed on his first day in office. Trump criticized the WHO for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and claimed the U.S. pays significantly more than China. WHO spokesman Tarik […]
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On The Foreign Scene On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders reshaping U.S. policies. Key actions included declaring a national emergency at the southern border and revoking birthright citizenship, which is likely to face legal challenges. Trump also pardoned many involved […]
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As Donald Trump has taken over office for his second term as U.S. President, concerns are rising in Nigeria regarding his immigration policies and potential impacts on trade and health initiatives. Trump has vowed to reinstate his controversial travel ban, which previously included Nigeria, targeting legal migration and deporting undocumented […]
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On Foreign News, The incoming President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced plans to delay the ban on TikTok through an executive order. The order, which he says will be issued after he takes office on Monday, is aimed at providing time to negotiate a deal for the […]
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West Africa Countries Step Up Fight Against Lassa Fever Threat The Lassa Coalition Governing Entity (LGE) will convene its inaugural meeting on January 16, 2025, to make a significant step towards addressing the recurring threat of Lassa fever in the West Africa region. The group disclosed this in a in […]
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China Development Bank Approves $255m Loan For Kano-Kaduna Railway Project China Development Bank has approved a $254.76 million loan to Nigeria to support the completion of the Kano-Kaduna Railway project. This development comes ahead of a scheduled visit by China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, to the West African nation. According […]
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5 Years After Covid, China Battles Surge In Respiratory Illnesses Amidst Fears of New Outbreak by Ogona Anita A mysterious viral outbreak is overwhelming some hospitals in China and prompting people to wear face masks again. Videos circulating on social media show overcrowded hospital units, parents waiting in long lines […]
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Insecurity: Don’t go to Nigeria — Australian govt warns citizens By Kalu Idika The government of Australian has warned its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria. A statement by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), on Tuesday, cited a volatile security environment marked by terrorism, kidnapping, and […]
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United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to deport all immigrants in the United States illegally over his upcoming four-year term. In an interview aired Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump detailed his vision for a broad crackdown on illegal immigration, which he intends to classify as a […]
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