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Hundreds of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a bid to overturn his election defeat, occupying the symbol of American...

Corporate group urges officials consider Trump’s removal ‘to preserve democracy’

The head of a major U.S. business group that represents 14,000 companies including Exxon Mobil Corp, Pfizer Inc and Toyota Motor Corp urged senior U.S....

U.S. lawmaker draws up impeachment papers on Trump after mobs storm Capitol

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Democratic congresswoman on Wednesday said she was drawing up articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after mobs broke into the U.S....

Opinion: Trump loses control of his own deluded narrative

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Opinion - 'I can't believe this is happening.' 'I knew this was going to happen.' These two conflicting thoughts are being repeated thousands of times...

US Capitol protest: Woman shot has died – police

A woman has died after being shot during the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, the Washington police department says....

China reports most COVID cases in five months as Hebei infections rise

China COVID-19 Health

Authorities in the capital of China’s Hebei province strengthened travel restriction on Thursday to curb the spread of the coronavirus as the country reported the...

Covid-19: Four new cases in managed isolation, two more linked to UK strain

COVID-19 New Zealand

There are four new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation to report in New Zealand in the last two days. Photo: 123rf.com In a statement,...

Black Caps ‘come up with a strategy against every situation’ – Waddle

Sport

The Black Caps win over Pakistan which propelled them to number one in the world test rankings is the culmination of a lot of work...

Plan for Tokyo state of emergency moves forward as COVID-19 cases surge

COVID-19 Japan

An advisory panel approved on Thursday the Japanese government’s plan for a one-month state of emergency, beginning Friday, for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures in...

Covid-19: Franz Josef businesses in limbo

COVID-19 New Zealand

Franz Josef may have seen a small boost in business since Christmas but many residents are worried about the glacier town's long-term future. Photo: RNZ...

Top White House officials resign after Capitol violence, more on the way – sources

Two top aides to first lady Melania Trump resigned on Wednesday in the wake of violence on Capitol Hill, and more top White House officials...

Investors react after Trump supporters storm Capitol, Democrats sweep Senate

Asian stocks and US stock futures rose on Thursday, while Treasury yields remained high and the dollar unwound overnight losses after supporters of President Donald...

World reacts to US pro-Trump protesters storming Capitol Building

Violent supporters of President Donald Trump have breached the Capitol in Washington, as lawmakers met to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's poll win. New Zealand Prime...

Trump supporters take protests to statehouses across US

Supporters of President Donald Trump staged rallies at statehouses across the United States, disrupting some official functions but remaining decidedly more subdued than protesters in...

Unions call for residency for migrant workers

Labour unions are calling on the government to give residency to long-term migrant workers who now call New Zealand home. People at the Pathway to...

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents reportedly attack Geidam town in Yobe

Reports reaching us indicate that suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents have attacked Geidam town in Yobe State Wednesday evening. A resident of the town, who did...

Customers to pay less as FG removes VAT on commercial flight tickets

The federal government has exempted commercial flight tickets from value-added tax (VAT). This is contained in the 2020 finance bill, which was signed into law...

I will never concede, Trump tells supporters

President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a rally of his supporters outside the White House that he would never concede that he lost the election,...

Offa robbery: Saraki reacts as petitioners claim SARS tortured them to implicate him

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reacted to revelations that he was wrongly implicated in the Offa robbery saga. The ex-Kwara Governor expressed excitement via...

Mike Pence rejects Trump’s demand to annul Biden’s victory

United States Vice President Mike Pence, on Wednesday, turned down President Donald Trump’s request regarding the November 3 election Joe Biden won. Trump had asked...

2023: Do not resist handing over to PDP when time comes – Wike tells APC

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has warned the All Progressives Congress(APC) not to fight when they have to hand over to the Peoples...

South-East leaders ask ALL political parties to cede 2023 presidency to zone

A group of political leaders in the south-east has asked all political parties to cede their 2023 presidential ticket to the region. Rising from their...

Military details activities of Operation Sahel Sanity against bandits in Northwest

The Special Army Super Camp IV in Faskari, Katsina State has given an update on the activities of Operation Sahel Sanity in combating the menace...

Rising star, Bella Shmurda denies being drunk during performance

‘Cash app’ singer, Bella Shmurda, has debunked reports claiming that he was drunk during a recent stage performance. On Tuesday, a certain video surfaced on...

APGA chieftain dumps party, blames leadership

A chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, in Abia State, Chief Chris Nkwota, on Wednesday, announced the resignation of his membership to the...

26-storey Cocoa House elevator collapses in Ibadan, one dead, three injured

The elevator of the 26-storey Cocoa House in Ibadan, Oyo State, has crashed killing one person and injuring three others. A statement issued by the...

US election process worse than third world countries -Trump

United States President Donald Trump says the country’s election process is worse than that of third world countries. Third World countries are developing countries of...

Court nullifies candidacy of Ize-Iyamu’s running mate in Sept poll

A high court in Edo state has nullified the candidacy of Audu Ganiyu, running mate of Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Ohanaeze needs sustained credible leadership as voice of Ndigbo in national affairs – Gov Ikpeazu

Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State has said the pan Igbo organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo remained the strongest voice of the Igbo people in national affairs...

COVID-19 second wave: Buhari approves establishment of oxygen plant in 36 States

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of at least one oxygen plant in each of the 36 States of the federation. President Buhari also...

Shehu Sani reacts as Buhari govt engage China over COVID-19 vaccine

Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, has reacted to report of Nigeria’s negotiation with China for COVID-19 vaccines. Recall that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led...

I’m not on anyone’s level – Kiddwaya shades bbnaija Ex-housemates, stirs reactions

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 reality star, Kiddwaya has again stirred controversy on social media after he bragged about his achievements. Kiddwaya has been in...

Unions call for residency for migrant workers

Labour unions are calling on the government to give residency to long-term migrant workers who now call New Zealand home. People at the Pathway to...

Black Caps ‘come up with a strategy against every situation’ – Waddle

Sport

The Black Caps win over Pakistan which propelled them to number one in the world test rankings is the culmination of a lot of work...

“Are You Jealous Of Laycon” – Fans Drag Kiddwaya For Shading Laycon In His Tweet

BBNaija Star, Kiddwaya, has faced the backlash of social media Users following his braggart behavior on social media. Kiddwaya Recall he was recently in the...

“You’re Evil” – Graphic Designer Calls Out BBNaija’s Lilo Over Unpaid Services

A graphic designer has blasted Nigerian entrepreneur and former housemate of the Big Brother Naija season five, Lilo Aderogba, for claiming she is refusing to...

Positive GDT results and strong demand encouraging – Fonterra

New Zealand dairy farmers are off to a great start to 2021 as prices leapt 3.9 percent across the board in first the first Global...

MIQ spaces ‘extremely limited’ until March

Managed isolation and quarantine facilities are expected to have no spare rooms in the next two weeks. Photo: RNZ /Dom Thomas According the latest MBIE...

Restrictions could be in place at popular national parks during peak times

The Department of Conservation (DoC) is considering restricting the number of people who can enter popular national parks at peak times. In Tongariro National Park...

Happy birthday to my husband Cobhams Asuquo!!! – Ojuolape Asuquo

Sweetiee, I know how much you love following Linda Ikeji’s blog to stay up to date, and that even today on your birthday you will...

U.S. Congressman, Kevin Brady tests positive for COVID-19 two weeks after receiving first dose of Pfizer vaccine

COVID-19 Politics United States

U.S. Congressman, Kevin Brady has tested positive for the coronavirus nearly two weeks after receiving his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Brady, a...

‘Forgery’: UI backs Obaseki, says error in certificate caused by photocopier

Abayomi Ajayi, an official of the legal unit of the University of Ibadan, has told a federal high court in Abuja that the institution issued...

Five men pressured to their kneels, made to say they were Christian before Jihadists Beheaded them

After kidnapping 11 Christians in northeast Nigeria on Christmas Day, Islamic extremist terrorists have executed five of them, according to a video released by the...

COVID-19: Late presentation of patients responsible for deaths —FG

COVID-19 Nigeria

The Federal Government on Tuesday said the late presentation of COVID-19 patients at approved treatment centres had largely contributed to the number of deaths recorded...

Lagos state deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat loses brother to COVID19

COVID-19 Nigeria Politics

The half-brother of Obafemi Hamzat, the deputy governor of Lagos state, Haroun, has died. A medical doctor by profession, Haroun, 37, died after testing positive...

Police fired sponge bullets at men during Waikeria Prison standoff

Officers fired sponge rounds at the men on the roof of the burning high-security building during the standoff at Waikeria Prison, police have confirmed to...

Transfer: Pochettino welcomes Dele Alli to PSG

Sport

Paris Saint-Germain new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said that Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli is welcome at the club. Pochettino said this at a press conference...

Georgia election: Democrats on course for Senate control

The Democratic Party of US President-elect Joe Biden is on the verge of taking control of the Senate as results come in from two elections...

Christmas Island detention centre site of riot as detainees set fires