Ethiopian rappers challenging Israel police through song
In his song “Handcuffed,” rapper Teddy Neguse addresses police brutality against young Israeli men of Ethiopian descent.
Nigerian man arrested, charged for murder of American student
Ayoola Ajayi, a Nigerian tech worker, was charged Wednesday with murder and kidnapping in the death of an Utah college student whose body was found in a wooded area with her arms bound behind her.
Turkey, Russia forge closer ties after major rupture
Ankara and Moscow have forged closer cooperation after overcoming a major rupture in 2015 following the downing of a Russian fighter jet.
Indonesian woman who recorded boss’s lewd call gets jail reprieve
A woman facing six months in prison in Indonesia for recording a lewd phone call by her boss as evidence she was being harassed is expected to receive a presidential amnesty after an outcry over the sentence.
Russia delivers missile defence system to Turkey, in test of NATO
Russia began delivery of an advanced missile defense system to Turkey on Friday, a move expected to trigger U.S. sanctions against a NATO ally and drive a wedge into the heart of the Western military alliance.
Spain to strengthen cultural relations with Nigeria
The Embassy of Spain in Nigeria on Thursday night hosted the Spanish guitar musical concert aimed to strengthen ties between Spanish and the Nigerian culture.
![[FILE] US President Donald Trump chairs a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on January 2, 2019. – President Donald Trump warned Wednesday the US federal government may not reopen any time soon, as he stood firm on his demand for billions of dollars in funding for a border wall with Mexico.Addressing a cabinet meeting on the 12th day of the shutdown, Trump warned it “could be a long time” before the impasse is resolved.”It’s too important a subject to walk away from,” said the president, who was to meet later with Democratic and Republican lawmakers. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP)](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/01172909-324x235.jpg "President Trump declares emergency in Louisiana")
President Trump declares emergency in Louisiana
President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana after residents boarded up their businesses and at least 10,000 people were ordered to evacuate from parts of the Gulf Coast.
Six children, four adults die in Russia car accident
Six children were among 10 people killed when an all-terrain vehicle capsized while crossing a remote Siberian river, authorities said Friday.
Suicide-bomb attack targets wedding party in eastern Afghanistan
At least six people have been killed and 14 others wounded when a suicide bomber, believed to be in his early teens, targeted a wedding celebration in Afghanistan‘s eastern Nangarhar province, according to local officials.
France faces Donald Trump on planned tax
France won’t back off from its planned tax on companies like Facebook and Google, even after the US suggested it may use trade tools against the levy.
Donald Trump threatens clampdown on Google, Twitter, Facebook
President Donald Trump hinted Thursday at new regulations on social media as he gathered critics of major online platforms at a White House “summit.
France imposes digital tax on Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon
The French Parliament on Thursday adopted, by a final vote of the Senate, the introduction of a tax on `GAFA’, making France one of the first countries to impose a tax on digital giants.
UK ships in Strait of Hormuz put on ‘heightened security’
The guidance was issued in the last few days in response to concern about an increased threat from Iran in the Gulf, two maritime industry sources said.
Tension as Shi’ites, armed security operatives clash again
Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi’ites and officers of the Nigerian police force engaged in another faceoff at the federal secretariat on Thursday morning.
Islamic State threatens Turkish leader Recep Erdogan
The Islamic State has threatened Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a video released late Wednesday which referenced the group’s alleged branch in Turkey.
Chinese customs intercepts 1,550 human placental extract injections
Customs officers in north China’s Tianjin Municipality seized 1,550 human placental extract injections in 2019, the customs said Thursday.
Dutch minister reacts to human trafficking in Nigeria
Sigrid Kaag, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands, has expressed her country’s commitment to helping Nigeria fight human trafficking and other related crimes.
Man arrested after scaling Buckingham Palace gates
A man has been arrested after scaling the gates of Buckingham Palace, where Queen Elizabeth II is currently in residence, officials said on Thursday.
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Delta APC mocks O’tega Emerhor on failed case against party, Senator Omo-Agege
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Facebook tells US Congress how it thinks its cryptocurrency Libra should be regulated
Facebook will not launch the cryptocurrency Libra until it has “fully addressed regulatory concerns,” according to David Marcus, the head of Facebook’s Calibra. The remarks are prepared testimony he plans to give tomorrow, in front of the US Senate Banking Committee.
Ibadan polytechnic graduate jailed for impersonation
A graduate of Insurance from the Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyaremi Olabode, was on Monday convicted of criminal impersonation and sentenced to four months in prison.
Insecurity: We’ll give special budgetary attention to Zamfara – Speaker Gbajabiamila
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Gunmen invade UI female hostel, injure two students
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France faces Donald Trump on planned tax
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Governor Oyetola promises to clear workers’ salary arrears
The governor made the promise at an event organised by the civil servants to celebrate his Friday’s victory at the Supreme Court, which reaffirmed him as the winner of the September 22, 2018, state governorship election.