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Tinubu to global leaders: Time for climate action is now
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has urged world leaders to act with urgency, courage, and unity in addressing the escalating global climate crisis, stating that the world can no longer afford to delay critical climate decisions. Speaking on Wednesday at a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition—co-hosted by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President…
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Istanbul rocked by 6.2-magnitude earthquake
A series of earthquakes including a 6.2-magnitude tremor have struck near Istanbul, shaking buildings in Turkey’s largest city and prompting people to flee apartment blocks. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or wider damage, but Istanbul officials said they were checking buildings and warned people to stay clear of potentially-damaged sites. The largest earthquake on Wednesday struck at…
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Trump says China tariffs will drop ‘substantially – but it won’t be zero’
Donald Trump said during a White House news conference that high tariffs on goods from China will “come down substantially, but it won’t be zero”. Trump’s remarks were in response to earlier comments on Tuesday by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, who said that the high tariffs were unsustainable and that he expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the…
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Who becomes the next Pope? The main contenders
Who will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world’s 1.4 billion baptised Roman Catholics. It also promises to be a highly unpredictable and open process for a host of reasons. The College of Cardinals will meet in conclave in the Sistine Chapel to debate and then vote for their…
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Musk says time commitment to DOGE will ‘drop significantly’ as focus returns to Tesla
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday that he will begin dedicating more time to Tesla and less to his work with the Trump administration starting next month, providing a relief to Tesla investors fed up with his political work and signaling a possible shift in power at the White House. Musk’s comments came on Tesla’s call with investors following the…
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President Mahama suspends Ghana’s chief justice, statement says
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo with immediate effect and initiated an investigation in response to three petitions filed against her, a statement said. After consultations with the Council of State, the president “determined that a prima facie case has been established,” and a committee has been set up to look at the petitions, according to…
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IMF projects 3% economic growth for Nigeria above global average
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 3.0 percent in 2025, outperforming the global average growth forecast of 2.5 percent. This is according to the IMF’s April 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, launched during the ongoing Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington, D.C. While the new projection marks a…
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Nigeria’s economy on steady growth path despite global headwinds, says IMF
Despite global economic headwinds and a downward revision in growth, Nigeria remains on a stable path, buoyed by sound economic policies and international support, according to the latest IMF World Economic Outlook and remarks by top Nigerian officials at the Spring Meetings in Washington DC. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, speaking at the…
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Francis: Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church
His ascension to the papacy heralded many firsts. Francis was the first Pope from the Americas or the Southern Hemisphere. Not since Syrian-born Gregory III died in 741 had there been a non-European Bishop of Rome. He was also the first Jesuit to be elected to the throne of St Peter – Jesuits were historically looked on with suspicion by…
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President Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, lauds his global legacy
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as a “humble servant of God” and a powerful voice for justice, peace, and the poor. In an official statement issued on Monday, President Tinubu joined Catholic faithful and Christians around the world in mourning the death of…
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