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One week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service following the directive of the Presidency to reopen the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the government of Niger Republic on Friday afternoon opened their border in Konni for operations. A source, Nuhu Samaila, who briefed our correspondent from Konni, in Niger Republic said the border was declared open …

Apple, Google and Meta are set to face the EU’s wrath next week as Brussels prepares to hit the tech giants with probes into potential violations of a landmark law, sources close to the matter said Friday. The European Commission, the EU’s powerful antitrust regulator, has been in talks in the past months with the titans about complying with the …

UNITED NATIONS — Russia and China on Friday vetoed a U.S.-sponsored U.N. resolution supporting “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, calling the measure ambiguous and saying it was not the direct demand to end the fighting that much of the world seeks. The vote became another showdown involving world powers that are mad at each other elsewhere, …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has unveiled the results of the first Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024—First Series. Conducted from Wednesday, January 31, to Saturday, February 17, 2024, the examination witnessed the participation of 8,139 candidates across 140 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres scattered nationwide. TRIBUNE

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia on Friday filed a motion to oust Mike Johnson from the speakership, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid anger about the government funding bill from the House Republican Conference’s right flank. The House would have to consider Greene’s motion within two legislative days after she is recognized, CNN reports. The chamber …

United States House of Representatives voted on Friday to approve key government spending bills, setting off a sprint in the Senate to take up and pass the legislation ahead of a fast-approaching shutdown deadline at the end of the day. Friday’s tight timeline has sparked fears of a potential, partial shutdown at midnight, though top lawmakers on both sides of …

The international community today at the 67th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, Austria agreed to new controls for multiple precursor chemicals used in the illicit manufacturing of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. The international scheduling of the chemicals would strengthen law enforcement efforts to counter trafficking of dangerous drugs that are devastating communities …

The United States of America Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken today met with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry in Cairo, Egypt where they discussed ongoing efforts to protect Palestinian civilians, increase humanitarian assistance to Gaza, and secure an immediate ceasefire that includes the release of hostages. They consulted on how to advance a path to a Palestinian state …

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20 million to 20 airport-owned airport traffic control towers across 17 states of the country. The funding will be used to upgrade existing or build new control towers, delivering on President Biden’s Investing in America agenda that is rebuilding infrastructure in every corner of the country.  The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure …

President Tinubu has placed a three-month ban on ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials from undertaking public-funded foreign trips. The directive, issued on March 12th and signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, outlines that the ban will be effective for three months starting on April 1st, 2024. Under the directive, officials intending to …