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Syrian cities witness New Year’s celebrations after al-Assad ousting
Syrian cities marked New Year’s Eve with large-scale celebrations amid tight security, just weeks after the ousting of former ruler Bashar al-Assad.
In the capital Damascus, crowds…
London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Proceed Despite Severe Weather Warnings
London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks display lit up the city’s skyline at midnight, proceeding as planned despite severe weather warnings across the UK.
Heavy rain, strong winds, and…
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage Thrill Fans at Greater Lagos Countdown
Nigerian music heavyweights Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, and other top stars delivered electrifying performances at the Greater Lagos Countdown, held at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square…
Macron acknowledges error on early elections in New Year’s speech
In a rare moment of contrition, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he recognised that his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June had created more political…
Somali security forces fend off Islamic State attack in Puntland
Authorities in the Somali autonomous region of Puntland said eight foreign militants were killed following an attack by Islamic fighters on security forces early Tuesday.Residents said the…
Nigeria Issues Travel Advisory on Australia
Nigeria has issued a travel advisory to its citizens embarking on a trip to Australia, warning them against traveling to some cities in the country.
A statement signed by the acting…
Gombe agency enrols orphans in health insurance
Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has commenced the enrolment of orphans into the state’s health insurance scheme under its equity programme.
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Kerry Washington Applauds Huruma Town Kids’ Viral Parody Video
Hollywood actress Kerry Washington has praised the Huruma Town Kids for their remarkable parody of a scene from The Triple Eight.
Washington shared the viral clip on her Instagram…
South African Experts Advise Pet Owners on Fireworks Safety
By Halima Abdulkadiri
As New Year's celebrations approach, South African pet experts are urging owners to take proactive steps to protect their animals from the stress caused by…
US Sanctions Iranian, Russian Entities for Election Interference
The United States announced sanctions on Tuesday targeting entities in Iran and Russia for alleged attempts to interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The U.S. Treasury…