Trump and Biden Set for First 2024 Debate Without Studio Audience
The debate, set to take place at CNN’s Atlanta studios at 9:00 PM ET (0100 GMT Friday), will span 90 minutes and is a crucial moment in the race for the White House.
Category: Politics
CBN Halts Forex Sales to BDC Operators Amid Naira’s Decline Against Dollar
The overarching goal of these reforms is to enhance FX liquidity in the medium to long term and to bolster confidence in Nigeria’s FX market.
Nigerian Senator Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
On Wednesday, June 26, a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, sentenced Tom Makwe, a man posing as a Nigerian senator, to two years imprisonment for defrauding a Spanish national of 47,082 euros. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Makwe on two counts of intent to defraud over the…
Ukraine Claims Successful Destruction of Russian Drone Base
Ukraine has announced the successful destruction of a Russian warehouse used to launch Iranian-made drones and train cadets. Satellite images, shared by Ukraine’s Navy, confirm the devastation following a massive explosion near a Russian airfield in the southern region of Krasnodar. The satellite photos, taken by US-based Planet Labs, depict significant damage to the facility….
Nigeria Lists Three Presidential Aircraft for Sale, Calls For Bidders
The sale of these three jets will effectively halve the number of aircraft in the presidential air fleet, which currently comprises six airplanes and four helicopters.
TikTok Offers US Government Shutdown Control to Ease Security Concerns
This “kill switch” offer, made in 2022, came to light as TikTok began its legal battle against legislation that threatens to ban the app in the US unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it.
Israeli Military Declares Hamas Cannot Be Completely Eradicated, Netanyahu Reacts
To say that we are going to make Hamas disappear is to throw sand in people’s eyes. Hamas is an ideology; we cannot eliminate an ideology.
Biden Set to Announce New Rules Easing Immigration for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
Achieving permanent residency, also known as obtaining a green card, is a crucial step that could eventually lead to U.S. citizenship.
Joe Biden Set to Make Significant Announcement on Immigration
In the lead-up to the crucial US Presidential election later this year, incumbent President Joe Biden is expected to make a significant announcement regarding immigration, a topic often fraught with controversy. Neera Tanden, Biden’s domestic policy advisor, provided some insight during her speech at the USISPF Summit in Washington DC. She emphasized America’s role as…
White House Expresses Concern Over Strengthening Russia-North Korea Relations
The United States has expressed significant concern over the burgeoning relationship between Russia and North Korea, as stated by the White House on Monday. This comes in the wake of an impending state visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Pyongyang, a rare occurrence that has captured international attention. John Kirby, spokesperson for the National…
