John Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s president, promises to ‘reset’ the country
With around 20 African leaders in attendance, the 66-year-old is sworn in as Ghana’s president…
Month: January 2025
Danish PM says Greenland ‘not for sale’ as Donald Trump Jr visits island
Before his son’s ‘private’ visit, President-elect Donald Trump again says he wants Greenland to ‘become…
Trump announces $20 billion foreign investment to build new U.S. data centers
Billionaire Hussain Sajwani, a Trump associate and founder of the property development company DAMAC Properties,…
Meta scraps fact-checking program, brings back political content
Meta announces intent to “restore free expression” on its platforms
At least 126 killed after strong earthquake hits China’s Tibet
Rescue efforts are under way after an earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far…
French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96
Co-founder of the National Front led the party for decades and was known for fiery…
Cracks appear in UK housing market as home prices fall for first time in 9 months
U.K. house prices fell for the first time in nine months in December, as the…
Who will replace Trudeau as Canada’s Liberal party leader?
With Trudeau’s nine-year stint as prime minister ending, several politicians are frontrunners to take over…
Paris marks ten years since Charlie Hebdo, Jewish supermarket attacks
France commemorated the tenth anniversary of attacks against Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket.
Katsina govt applauds troops for neutralizing bandits, destroying hideouts in Jibia, Batsari
[[{“value”:”The operation by the troops, conducted on 4th January, 2025, followed credible intelligence revealing the…
Jigawa pension board pays N1.543bn to 609 retirees
[[{“value”:”The disbursements were made between August and December, 2024 by the Jigawa State and Local…
Kano local govt chairman who abused Shettima appoints 60 aides
[[{“value”:”Mr Imam was sacked as special adviser on youth and sport by Governor Abba Yusuf…
Liverpool’s attacking stats to worry injury-hit Spurs defence
Liverpool will aim to respond to their Premier League setback against Manchester United with a…
When is the Australian Open draw? Dates, seeds and match schedule
The first Grand Slam of the year takes place at Australian Open in Melbourne as…
Last Days of the Bibby Stockholm: Life aboard the UK’s migrant barge
Living on a UK migrant barge, an asylum seeker battles depression through running while awaiting…
UK’s long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
The yield on Britain’s 30-year gilts on Tuesday touched on their highest level since the…
Council chairperson bans gas refilling in residential areas after gas explosion
[[{“value”:”As a show of empathy, Mr Ihunwo announced that the council would cover the victims’…
Police disband anti-cultism unit over alleged unprofessional conduct
[[{“value”:”A police operative was demoted from the rank of corporal to constable. The post Police…
‘Crunch time’ in Eubank Jr vs Benn negotiations
Negotiations between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have reached a crucial stage, with promoter…
Galopin Des Champs stands tall against just five British-trained Gold Cup hopefuls
Hat-trick-chasing Galopin Des Champs heads 19 entries for the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, with just…
