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![Hoda Muthana is the only US citizen among an estimated 1,500 foreign women and children at the al-Hawl refugee camp [Fadel Senna-AFP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/18104135-324x235.jpg "US woman ‘deeply regrets’ joining ISIS, wants to return home")
US woman ‘deeply regrets’ joining ISIS, wants to return home
A US woman who ran away from home at the age of 20 to live in ISIL's so-called 'caliphate' says she "deeply regrets" her decision, and has pleaded with US authorities to allow her to return home.
Justin Thomas seizes Riviera lead as Tiger Woods surges
Justin Thomas eagled the first hole of the third round on Saturday to open a one-shot lead over Adam Scott at the rain-hit Genesis Open, where Tiger Woods was surging as darkness halted play.
Angela Merkel: US pullout from Syria risks boosting Russia, Iran influence
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Saturday that Washington’s plan to swiftly pull its soldiers out of Syria risks allowing Russia and Iran to boost their role in the region.
Sacked US man kills five co-workers, wounds five police
A US man being fired from his job shot dead five co-workers at a factory on the outskirts of Chicago and wounded five police officers before being gunned down himself, in the country’s latest mass shooting.
US lawmakers reach deal to avert shutdown, still no $5.7 billion for Trump wall
U.S. lawmakers on Monday reached a tentative deal to try to avert another partial government shutdown on Saturday, but congressional aides said it did not contain the $5.7 billion President Donald Trump wants for a border wall.
Taliban takes centre stage as Kabul cut out of peace talks
President Ashraf Ghani is being pushed to the sidelines as the Taliban ignores his overtures for peace and negotiates instead with his friends, and enemies, over the future of Afghanistan.
Corrupt public officials must be treated as thieves – cleric
A cleric, Rev. Fr. Aniedi Okure, says every corrupt public official must be treated as a thief to get Africa to work.
Kamala Harris emerges as frontrunner to oust Donald Trump as rivals circle
Early 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris introduced herself to American voters Monday by drawing a sharp contrast with Donald Trump, offering a robust defence of her progressive positions a day after formally declaring her White House bid.
Sanctions, peace deal on cards for new US-North Korea summit
As Donald Trump seeks progress with North Korea at a second summit, the United States has a series of cards it can play including easing sanctions, signing a peace declaration or even pulling troops from South Korea.
Atiku Abubakar’s visit to US an exercise in futility – APC scribe
The Northwest Zonal office of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the recent visit of the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to the United State of America (USA) as ”an exercise in futility.”
![Union members and Internal Revenue Service workers rally outside an IRS Service Center to call for an end to the partial government shutdown in Covington, Kentucky [John Minchillo-AP Photo] [Daylife]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/16172730-324x235.jpg "US shutdown: Donald Trump to sign off on back pay for federal workers")
US shutdown: Donald Trump to sign off on back pay for federal workers
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday is expected to sign legislation providing 800,000 federal employees with back pay when the partial government shutdown ends, even though a conclusion to the impasse remains no where in sight.
US troops killed while on patrol in northern Syria
The US military has confirmed servicemen have been killed while on routine patrol in northern Syria.
Ghana urges people of African heritage to ‘come home’
Sicley Williams was ready to escape what she found an unfriendly climate in the United States and take a leap of faith, leaving her native Chicago for Ghana.
Mike Pompeo on diplomatic tightrope in Saudi talks over Jamal Khashoggi
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo faces a tough balancing act on Monday as he presses Saudi Arabia’s crown prince over critic Jamal Khashoggi’s murder while shoring up strategic ties with Riyadh.
Mike Pompeo to push for end to Gulf dispute during Qatar visit
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Qatar on Sunday pushing for an end to a diplomatic rift between Washington’s Gulf allies on the latest leg of his Middle East tour.
![A sign on the front of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka notifies visitors of the impact of the federal government shutdown. As the event continues into three weeks, multiple impacts are being felt, including the lack of important economic reports that keep people updated on economic conditions. [Chris Neal/The Capital-Journal]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/13094246-324x235.jpg "US shutdown sends economy into uncharted waters")
US shutdown sends economy into uncharted waters
The US government shutdown on Saturday became the longest in history and is taking a growing bite out of the world’s largest economy with each passing day, economists say.
More Americans want to leave Donald Trump’s US – poll
In a new poll conducted by Gallup, more Americans than ever, 16 per cent, said they want to leave the country and permanently move to another country.
Beyonce helps Paris Louvre attract record visitor numbers
The world’s most popular museum, the Paris Louvre, received over 10 million visitors in 2018, a record which it partly attributed Thursday to a Beyonce video shot against the backdrop of the Mona Lisa and other famous works.
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Party leaders sign loyalty pledge to ex-president Kabila
Democratic Republic of Congo ex-president Joseph Kabila, who yielded power to Felix Tshisekedi after December elections, moved Wednesday to assert his political clout, making the leaders of his FCC coalition sign a loyalty pledge.
Election: PDP advises General Buratai not to drag military into politics
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, not to drag the military into politics.
Elections: INEC promises automatic employment to exceptional NYSC members
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has pledged automatic employment to members of the National Youth Sevice Corps, NYSC, who are outstanding during the general elections, starting from Saturday.
Minister: Federal government intervention to rescue Arik Air, Aero saved jobs
The Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, yesterday said the federal government interventions in Arik Air and Aero Contractors airlines saved the Nigeria aviation sector from witnessing what would have been huge job loses.
FCT-IRS denies recruitment exercise
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, (FCT-IRS) yesterday said that the service was not embarking on any recruitment exercise as being speculated in some quarters.
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Ibrahim Waziri: President Buhari will defeat Atiku Abubakar on February 16
A Bauchi-based politician, Dr Ibrahim Waziri, has said that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, lacked the qualities that would pose a challenge to President Muhammadu Buhari at the February 16 presidential election.
Offa robbery: Absence of defence counsel stalls continuation of trial
Justice Halima Saleeman, the presiding judge of the Ilorin High Court in the trial of five accused persons in the April 5, 2018, Offa bank robbery case, has adjourned the hearing on the matter till March 14 and 15, 2019.
Shootings kill eight in eastern DR Congo
Eight people died in three shootings in Goma, eastern DR Congo, the town mayor said on Sunday, while others complained authorities were slow to react to violence in North Kivu province.
![Members of the UAE Armed Forces demonstrate skills during the opening of the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi [Christopher Pike-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/18081028-150x150.jpg "UAE signs $1.3 billion in deals as arms fair opens amid criticism")
UAE signs $1.3 billion in deals as arms fair opens amid criticism
The United Arab Emirates' years long war in Yemen alongside Saudi Arabia has bled into the start of a biennial Abu Dhabi arms fair, which saw the Emirates sign $1.3bn in weapons deals.
Thousands troop out for President Buhari’s campaign in Katsina
Thousands of APC supporters have taken over Katsina, the Katsina State capital, awaiting the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari for his campaign rally in the state.