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Donald Trump on Monday marked Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement by doubling down on his unlikely proposal that the country should merge with the United States. “If Canada merged with the US, there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that …

CNN — Justin Trudeau has said he intends to step down after nine years as Canadian prime minister in the face of a mounting set of crises, leaving office once a new ruling party leader is chosen. “I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its new leader,” the 53-year-old leader told reporters at a news conference …

CNN — More than 60 million people are under winter alerts nationwide, with a powerful weather system expected to bring a potent mix of snow, ice and blizzard conditions, accompanied by winds gusting up to 50 mph. The winter storm, which has already caused snowy and icy conditions in the Central Plains, will create treacherous travel conditions and potential power …

Asaba, Nigeria – About five persons are feared dead, and properties were destroyed in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, following a petrol tanker explosion, according to report by Vanguard News. The Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, Mr. Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, stating that the First Bank and Access Bank in the town were …

CNN — President Joe Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 people on Saturday, recognizing a broad swath of luminaries across politics, culture and the arts, including former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, designer Ralph Lauren, U2 frontman Bono and philanthropist and megadonor George Soros. “For the final time as president I have …

Oil marketers have charged the federal government to privatize government-owned refineries, encourage competition, enhance transparency and accountability and invest in infrastructure to enhance operations in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry. The marketers also called on the government to enforce Local Content development, enhance the effectiveness of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG in 2025 and tackle petroleum products smuggling. The …

CNN — President Joe Biden will award the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 people Saturday, recognizing a broad swathe of luminaries across politics, culture and the arts, including former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, designer Ralph Lauren, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, U2 frontman Bono and philanthropist and megadonor George Soros. The medal is presented to people …

Terrorists invaded Natsini, a community in Argungun Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Thursday night killing two police officers and rustling nearly 200 cattle. Hamza Shuaibu, a resident of the community, told PREMIUM TIMES that the terrorists arrived late Thursday night and headed to a compound where the cattle were kept. Even though the residents fled on seeing the terrorists, …

The data showed that the cases had surged in the Christmas and New Year period, with over 5000 patients hospitalised with the virus at the end of last week. The National Health Service of England has shown an increase in the number of flu cases in the country. According to the New NHS data, the cases have increased in the …

— Says Anambra Basin ‘ll receive devt support President Bola Tinubu on Saturday made a firm commitment that his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. President Tinubu gave the assurance during an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu. The President also pledged that his administration would support the …