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Donald Trump: I’ll not let Iran have nuclear weapons
Hours after threatening the “official end” of Iran if it starts a war with the United States, Donald Trump, kept up his uncompromising rhetoric, vowing not to let Iran develop nuclear weapons.
US partners with McDonald’s to offer consular services to citizens in Austria
Lost and hungry for help? American citizens who find themselves in distress in Austria can now seek support at an unusual address — McDonald’s.
US suspends dropbox process for visa renewals in Nigeria
The United States Mission to Nigeria yesterday suspended indefinitely interview waivers for renewals, otherwise known as the “Dropbox” process, saying visa applications will no longer be accepted by DHL in Nigeria.
Sudan army rulers, protesters agree on 3-year transition period
Sudanese army rulers and protest leaders Wednesday agreed on a three-year transition period for transferring power to a full civilian administration, even as negotiations over a new sovereign ruling body remain unfinished.
US Embassy: Why we stopped ‘Drop Box’ visa renewal
The United States of America Embassy in Nigeria has explained why it stopped the “Drop Box” renewal process for its visa.
![Afghan President Ashraf Ghani seems to have been sidelined from the peace process [Qatari MOFA-file photo]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/01082040-324x235.jpg "US and Taliban due to resume Doha peace talks in bid to end war")
US and Taliban due to resume Doha peace talks in bid to end war
Taliban and US officials are due to begin a new round of negotiations in the Qatari capital Doha, a Taliban spokesman confirmed on Wednesday, as the two sides meet in a renewed bid to restore peace.
Xi Jinping: Belt and Road must be green, sustainable
China’s Belt and Road initiative must be green and sustainable, President Xi Jinping said at the opening of a summit on his grand plan on Friday, adding that the massive infrastructure and trade plan should result in “high-quality” growth for everyone.
Nigerian Navy deploys 15 warships to multinational exercise
The Nigerian Navy says no fewer than 500 naval officers and 15 warships have been deployed to a multinational sea exercise “Obangame Express”, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command.
Justice Onnoghen: Federal government warns envoys against interference
The Federal Government of Nigeria has cautioned representatives of foreign countries and organisations resident in the country against interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs.
![Nicolas Maduro says alleged murder plot 'will not even touch a single hair of mine' [Miraflores Palace handout via Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12071425-324x235.jpg "Spain, France, Germany give Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro ultimatum")
Spain, France, Germany give Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro ultimatum
Spain, France and Germany on Saturday gave embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro an ultimatum, saying they would recognise opposition leader Juan Guaido as president unless he calls elections within eight days.
Nicolas Maduro recalls Venezuelan diplomats in US as standoff intensifies
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has called home all Venezuelan diplomats from the United States and closed its embassy and consulates there, after the US declared his government "illegitimate".
Election: Boko Haram plans attack – US
The United States of America has warned its citizens in Nigeria to be conscious of threats by members of Boko Haram and ISIS West Africa.
![Zimbabwe police fired teargas to disperse a crowd queuing for bread at a shopping centre near central Harare [Philimon Bulawayo-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/16092355-324x235.jpg "US alarmed as Zimbabwe targets, beats activists amid unrest")
US alarmed as Zimbabwe targets, beats activists amid unrest
The US embassy in Zimbabwe says it is "alarmed" by credible reports that security forces are targeting and beating activists and labour leaders. A local doctors' rights group says it has treated 68 gunshot cases.
Election: INEC declares readiness, speaks on recruitment
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is ready for the conduct of the forthcoming general election.
![The Taliban has refused to hold formal talks with the Western-backed Afghan government [File- Sergei Karpukhin-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/30110255-324x235.jpg "Afghan Taliban, US to hold fourth round of peace talks in Qatar")
Afghan Taliban, US to hold fourth round of peace talks in Qatar
Afghan Taliban representatives and United States officials will hold peace talks for two days starting Wednesday in the Gulf state of Qatar.
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Taliban seek venue change for peace talks with US to Qatar
The Taliban will not attend planned peace talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia this month and want to shift the venue to Qatar.
US president Donald Trump predicts ‘complicated but great’ 2019
U.S. president Donald Trump has predicted that year 2019 would be a “complicated but great” year.
Report: North Korea’s Kim sent message to Trump on nuclear talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a “conciliatory message” to U.S. President Donald Trump amid stalled nuclear negotiations, South Korea’s Chosun Media reported on Monday.
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Caster Semenya to return to track in 2,000 metres race in France
Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya will run in the 2,000 metres in a meeting held in the Paris suburbs on June 11, the organisers said on Friday.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu: My administration will be hardworking
The Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday said he would work assiduously to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
Manuel Neuer: Ajax’s Andre Onana deserved to be in Champions League final
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has praised Ajax's Andre Onana for his impressive displays between the sticks this season.
Boko Haram kills 25 soldiers, civilians in an ambush in Borno
Islamist insurgents killed at least 25 soldiers and a number of civilians in an ambush in northeast Nigeria on Saturday morning, two security sources said, the second deadly attack on the army this week.
PDP congratulates Zamfara governor-elect, others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday congratulated the Zamfara State governor-elect, Bello Matawalle, and all federal and state legislators-elect on their victory in the 2019 general elections.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) interrogated Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, following a petition by Legislatives Aides, it was learnt on Sunday.
Presidency: Why we returned seized items to owners
The Executive Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof Sadiq Radda, has explained why the Federal Government released some seized items to their owners.
Mikel Obi: No player in Chelsea is a leader
Nigeria international Mikel Obi agrees that there are world class players in the current Chelsea set-up, but is worried that no one possesses the right leadership skill needed to motivate the team to challenge for honours.
Uganda: Rwandan troops crossed border, killed two men
Kampala and Kigali traded accusations Saturday after Ugandan police accused Rwandan soldiers of entering the country and killing two men, further stoking tensions between the two countries.
PDP: Facebook leak indicts President Buhari, exposes APC as Nigeria’s enemy
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says the Facebook revelation, detailing the devious manipulations and engineering of disinformation in the 2019 general election by President Mohammadu Buhari’s handlers and the All Progressives Congress, APC, had exposed them as schemers and real enemies of the nation’s democracy and national cohesion.