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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected proposals for a buffer zone between Ukrainian and Russian forces as part of a peace deal, arguing it does not reflect the realities of modern warfare. “Only those who do not understand the technological state of today’s war propose a buffer zone,” he told reporters on Friday. His comments followed a report suggesting European …

The Trump administration has moved to cut $5bn (£3.7bn) in foreign aid that was already allocated by Congress earlier this year. The president is using an arcane manoeuvre known as a pocket rescission, or a request to claw back approved funds so late in the fiscal year that if Congress does not weigh in, the allocated money lapses. The move, …

The Anambra State Government has banned the writing of assignments by students in textbooks, describing the practice as wasteful and unsustainable. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, issued the directive to schools on Friday in Awka, during a workshop organised for private school proprietors and teachers in the state. Chuma-Udeh said that the decision to ban the practice was …

President Donald Trump has cancelled former Vice-President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail, seven months after she left office following her unsuccessful presidential campaign. Unlike former presidents, vice-presidents are not guaranteed protection for the rest of their lives. By law, the US Secret Service provides former vice-presidents and their families six months of protection after their terms end. That term, however, can …

By Idahosa Musa …Igbafe, Eguekhide lay claim to leadership Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Thursday in Benin sealed the Edo State Secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress otherwise known as the Adams Oshiomhole Labour House as suspected thugs were seen loitering around the Secretariat. Also, the Main Gate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Ugbowo Campus was beefed …

•NERC summons meeting between state energy commissioners and Discos operators. •Tariff reduction can’t work – Discos. •Our focus on power sector reforms – Commissioners As s the crisis between states and electricity distribution companies continues to degenerate over who has the power to fix electricity tariffs, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has summoned all the stakeholders …

By Eben Enasco Otedo Youth Union (OYU) is demanding a swift government intervention to address the issue of public and private property vandalization by Iron scrab vendors in their communities as well as other security challenges in Edo South. The group who made the call in Benin City, on Thursday want an end to the exploitation and destruction of public …

Jason Yuan, a second-hand car shop owner, closes the hood of a vehicle after tightening the last nut on the battery terminal – a routine he is all too familiar with. A signing ceremony of Governor Greg Abbott took place on 26 August Texas has long felt like home for him, as a naturalised US citizen born in China. But …

•Vows to align with models of successful economies, like Brazil•Tasks diaspora Nigerians with nation-building, promises renewed prosperity•House Speaker: President’s meeting with Nigerian community in Brazil moment of great historical importance•Tinubu departs Brazil for Abuja President Bola Tinubu has promised to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies, like Brazil. Speaking during …

Investigators say that the attacker who opened fire on pupils as they were praying at a church in Minneapolis was “obsessed with the idea of killing children”. Robin Westman, who killed two children and injured 18 others, did not seem to have any specific motive, according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. The attacker “appeared to hate all of us”, …