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Canada launches extradition of top Huawei executive to US
Canada has begun the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to the United States – the latest move in a case that has roiled relations between the North American neighbours and China.
Davido, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, IK Osakioduwa nominated for Nickelodeon Awards
David Adeleke, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and IK Osakioduwa have been nominated alongside global bigwigs in the entertainment industry for the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
David Beckham to be honoured with statue in Los Angeles
Former England football captain David Beckham will receive a statue in his honour in the city of Los Angeles, home of football club LA Galaxy.
General Motors sacks 4000 workers
General Motors Co on Monday said it has started the sack of about 4,000 salaried workers in the latest round of a restructuring announced in late November.
Venezuelans demand President Nicolas Maduro’s resignation
Venezuelans on Wednesday took to the streets around Caracas in a fresh round of protests to press President Nicolas Maduro to step down and the army to allow the entry of humanitarian aid from the U.S.
Venezuelan defence attache in US defects
Venezuela’s top military envoy to the United States has defected from the government of President Nicolas Maduro.
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Saudi teen Rahaf Alqunun due to arrive in Canada for asylum
An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family saying she feared for her life, was due to arrive in Canada on Saturday, after being granted asylum in the North American country.
Ahmad Ahmad: Lack of government support hurt South Africa’s AFCON hopes
A lack of “any real support” from South Africa’s government ultimately cost the country the chance to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, according to Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad Ahmad.
Donald Trump shortlists son-in-law for chief of staff
Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner is on the short-list of potential candidates for the president’s next chief of staff, US media said.
IATA: African airlines to lose $300 million in 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says African carriers are expected to report a $300 million net loss in 2019.
High tension G20 opens, dominated by Donald Trump quarrels
G20 powers open two days of summit talks on Friday after a stormy build-up dominated by tensions with Russia and US President Donald Trump's combative stance on trade and climate fears.
Oil prices hit 2018 lows over global supply glut
Oil prices slumped to 2018 lows on Friday in thin but volatile trading, dropping over concerns of a global supply overhang amid a bleak economic outlook.
Tesla shares jump on rare quarterly profit
Tesla reported a net profit, positive cash flow and wider-than-expected margins for the latest quarter on Wednesday, delivering on Chief Executive Elon Musk’s promise to turn the electric carmaker profitable as higher production volumes of its new Model 3 began to pay off.
Oil rises towards $90, Asia stocks slip as NAFTA lift fade
Asian stocks fell on Tuesday as the lift from an agreement that saved the North American free trade deal faded, with cautious views on the global economy curbing risk sentiment.
France, Belgium become first joint leaders in FIFA rankings history
Brazil remain third, ahead of World Cup finalists Croatia, while the only other nation inside the top 10 to make a move over the past month were Denmark, who dropped one place from ninth.
FIFA president Infantino has doubts about La Liga match in Miami
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed concern about La Liga’s proposal to stage a fixture between Girona and Barcelona in the United States.
Chinese FM: Putting pressure on Beijing won’t work
China’s foreign ministry on Friday said that putting pressure on Beijing over trade won’t work, after a report that U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to quickly ramp up a trade war between the two countries.
Tokyo shares end flat ahead of US data
Tokyo stocks ended flat Thursday, trimming earlier gains as investors locked in profits ahead of new data on the US economy.
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Police kill two kidnap suspects, arrest two, rescue medical doctor
Men of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit in Rivers State, have shot dead two suspected kidnappers and rescued a medical doctor identified as Samuel.
Kano police chief apologises to NBA over unlawful arrest
Kano state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Wakili, has apologised to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over molestation and unlawful arrest of its members by policemen.
Cristiano Ronaldo fined by UEFA for goal celebration
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined 20,000 euros (£17,700) by Uefa for a goal celebration in the win over Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Suspected cultists kill two corps members, injure one in Bayelsa
Suspected cultists have killed two corps members and critically injured another during an attack on their residence in Bayelsa.
EU, TI launch anti-money laundering tracker for Nigeria, others
In a bid to tighten the noose on money laundering and illicit financial flows, the European Union (EU) and Transparency International (TI), in collaboration with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) on Thursday, in Abuja, launched the anti-money laundering tracker for Nigeria in particular and West Africa in general.
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Donald Trump, Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro announce special relationship
President Donald Trump heaped praise Tuesday on right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro — and received plenty back — in announcing a special relationship that he said could even see the Latin American country join NATO.
EFCC nabs 12 crew members, vessel for illegal oil bunkering
A team of operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, led by the Uyo Zonal Head, Mr. Abdulkarim Chukkol, has arrested 12 crew members and illegally bunkered diesel, (Automotive Gas Oil AGO), which were arrested by the Nigerian Navy.
World Kidney Day: Expert emphasises low salt intake
As the world marks the 2019 World Kidney Day, a Consultant Nephrologist, Dr. Yemi Raji, has emphasized low salt intake to reduce risk of kidney disease.
Nigeria’s U-19 cricket team shocks host Namibia in World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s U-19 Cricket Team proved bookmakers wrong by defeating host Namibia with 77 runs in the opening game of the Africa Division 1 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers played at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia yesterday.
Official: Police arrest suspected killers of four officers
The Police in Edo State have arrested suspected killers of four police officers in the state, the Edo State government has said.