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Texas judge rules Obamacare illegal
A U.S. federal judge in Texas ruled Friday that the health care law known as Obamacare is unconstitutional — a ruling that excited President Donald Trump, but which opposition Democrats vowed to appeal.
France tells Donald Trump to stop meddling in its affairs
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian asks Donald Trump to stop meddling in French affairs after the US President criticised France in two tweets following riots in Paris
300 detained as Paris braces for ‘yellow vest’ protests
Paris police detained nearly 300 people Saturday ahead of fresh anti-government “yellow vest” protests which authorities fear could turn violent for a third weekend in a row.
David Oyedepo and the perils of satire
That withering creative madness was the tipping point. Over 500,000 people have now viewed the body double video and perhaps the 500,001thviewer was Bishop David Oyedepo, leader of one of the largest Christian evangelical denominations in Nigeria.
Hassan Rouhani: US will not stop Iran oil export
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran on Tuesday said the United States will not be able to stop Iran exporting its oil.
Donald Trump writes to Imran Khan, seeks Pakistan’s help in Afghanistan
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said on Monday that US President Donald Trump has written a letter to prime minister Imran Khan seeking Islamabad’s support in securing a “negotiated settlement” to the war in Afghanistan.
Week of solemn tributes for the late George Bush
Flags flew at half-staff across the United States on Saturday as Americans prepared for a week of solemn tributes to George H.W. Bush, in his home state of Texas and in the US Capitol, a day after the former president died aged 94.
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton extol George H.W. Bush’s leadership
U.S. President Donald Trump and wife, Melania have mourned the death of former president George H.W. Bush, who died on Friday night at the age of 94.
US life expectancy drops again as drug overdose deaths climb
Life expectancy in the United States dropped yet again as drug overdose deaths continued to climb — taking more than 70,000 lives in 2017 — and suicides rose, a US government report said Thursday.
US shoppers shun the malls for online on Black Friday
More Americans opted to stay at home and use their smartphones to make online purchases rather than visiting the sprawling malls as the Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday kicked off the U.S. holiday shopping season.
Donald Trump ‘apologisses’ as oil prices crash ’causes’ traffic jams
U.S. President Donald Trump has ‘apologised’ to Americans for allegedly causing traffic jams in the country following the crash in the global oil prices.
US Senate tasks Donald Trump over Jamal Khashoggi murder
United States President Donald Trump has been asked to ascertain whether Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played a role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Manny Pacquiao teases Floyd Mayweather rematch after January bout
Filipino veteran Manny Pacquiao revealed Monday he has spoken with Floyd Mayweather about a possible sequel to their 2015 super fight, but said no decision would be taken on a rematch until the New Year.
DHQ: Amnesty undermining war against insurgency, criminality in Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters has accused Amnesty International (AI) of allegedly undermining the war against insurgency and criminality in Nigeria, saying the human rights organisation is not interested in lasting peace in the country.
US blacklists South African for North Korea oil deals
The US Treasury placed a Russian-born South African man on its sanctions blacklist on Monday for allegedly helping North Korea avoid an international embargo on its energy purchases.
Donald Trump lacks ‘common decency’ – Emmanuel Macron’s spokesman
A French government spokesman on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump of a lack of “common decency” for attacking his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Twitter on the third anniversary of a jihadist massacre in Paris.
Nasir El-Rufai: Muhammadu Buhari aware of my decision to pick a fellow Muslim as...
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has said President Muhammadu Buhari was aware of his decision to pick a fellow Muslim, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, as his running mate for the 2019 governorship election.
2019: Nasir El-Rufai explains choice of running mate
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has for the first time explained how he chose Dr. Hadiza Balarabe as his running mate for the 2019 governorship election.
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Villarreal coach Luis Garcia heaps praises on Samuel Chukwueze
New coach of Villarreal, Luis Garcia, has heaped praises on rave of the moment Samuel Chukwueze after his goal in Friday’s Europa League 2-0 win over Spartak Moscow.
Osita Okechukwu: Ibrahim Babangida has vindicated Muhammadu Buhari’s supporters
Osita Okechukwu, the director general of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has saluted Ibrahim Babangida, former military president, for vindicating disciples of President Muhammadu Buhari on his laudable achievements since assumption of office in May 2015.
Mauricio Pochettino: I want to kill racism
Mauricio Pochettino has branded racism "the worst thing in the world" ahead of Tottenham's midweek Carabao Cup visit to Arsenal.
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Taliban to meet US officials in UAE – spokesperson
The Taliban have said they are holding a meeting on Monday with US officials, in the latest attempt to bring a negotiated end to Afghanistan's 17-year war.
Leon Balogun: Brighton gave Chelsea ‘two early Christmas presents’
Leon Balogun has described Brighton and Hove Albion's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League outing as early Christmas gifts for the visitors.
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Enugu residents laud Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for ensuring adequate water supply
A cross section of residents of Enugu metropolis has commended Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for boosting water supply in their areas, stressing that they were satisfied with his administration’s efforts in addressing the essential needs of the people of the state.
2019: Olusegun Obasanjo irrelevant, confused – Presidency
The Presidency has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s declaration that he would support his former deputy, Atiku Abubakar for the 2019 presidential election, as a sign of confusion not worthy of attention.
Premier League calls on fans to behave after incidents of abuse
The Premier League published a message to fans on Friday calling on them to support their teams in the right way following recent incidents of abuse that have blighted the game.
Afe Babalola backs agitations for restructuring
An eminent lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola, has restated that restructuring of the lopsidedness of Nigerian structures remain the panacea to solving the hydra-headed problems confronting the nation.
Nigerians ‘too religious’ – Chinese cleric
A representative of the International Assembly (IA) of the True Jesus Church in Nigeria, Pastor Hong-Hsiung Ko, has described Nigerians as “too religious a people” who also have respect for their religious leaders.