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Nigeria Among Top Global GDP Contributors; Economy To Outpace US, South Africa In 2026

Nigeria Among Top Global GDP Contributors; Economy To Outpace US, South Africa In 2026

Nigeria Among Top Global GDP Contributors; Economy To Outpace US, S’Africa In 2026 Nigeria has been ranked among the top 10 contributors to global economic growth in 2026, following projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the country’s economy will grow two times faster than that of the United States (US). Based on IMF data, the ranking was conducted by the World of Statistics, a digital platform providing data visualisation and global statistics on various topics, including economics. Nigeria, ranking sixth, is projected to account for 1.5 percent of the world’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026.…
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US Poised To Exit World Health Organization

US Poised To Exit World Health Organization

US Poised To Exit World Health Organization The United States (U.S.) is due to officially leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025, despite legal requirements to clear outstanding dues and growing concerns over the impact on U.S. and global health. The exit comes after Trump gave formal notice on his first day in office in 2025, triggering a one-year withdrawal process under U.S. law. That law also requires Washington to pay about $260 million in unpaid fees before leaving, a condition the WHO says has not been met.…
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U.S Court Bars Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer From Representing Venezuela’s Deposed President

U.S Court Bars Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer From Representing Venezuela’s Deposed President

U.S. Court Bars Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer From Representing Venezuela’s Deposed President A federal judge in Manhattan has barred Bruce Fein from representing Venezuela’s deposed President Nicolás Maduro, after finding that Mr Fein was never authorised by the defendant to act on his behalf. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein said Mr Fein lacked the right to appear for Mr Maduro because he had not been hired by the Venezuelan leader. Mr Fein, a lawyer for Nnamdi Kanu, the imprisoned Nigerian leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. Mr Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism in 2025. He had been…
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Nigeria Signs Economic Agreement With UAE, To Co-Host Investopia

Nigeria Signs Economic Agreement With UAE, To Co-Host Investopia

Nigeria Signs Economic Agreement With UAE, To Co-host Investopia President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, an initiative aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating sustainable investment inflows. He made this announcement at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), on the sidelines of which Nigeria also concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE to deepen trade and cooperation in renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and digital trade. Present at the signing of the agreement were President Tinubu, President of the United Arab Emirates,…
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U.S.A Delivers ‘Critical’ Military supplies To Nigeria, Reaffirm Security Partnership

U.S.A Delivers ‘Critical’ Military supplies To Nigeria, Reaffirm Security Partnership

US Delivers ‘Critical’ Military Supplies To Nigeria, Reaffirm Security Partnership The United States forces have delivered “critical military supplies” to Nigeria, with the handover taking place in Abuja. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which said the delivery was part of ongoing cooperation between both countries. “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja,” the command wrote. According to AFRICOM, the delivery “supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership.” The post, which also tagged the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, @USinNigeria, underscores continued…
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FULL LIST: Countries Trump Sent Warnings To After Venezuela Strike

FULL LIST: Countries Trump Sent Warnings To After Venezuela Strike

FULL LIST: Countries Trump Sent Warnings To After Venezuela Strike After the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces at the weekend, President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration have issued a series of warnings directed at several governments. Trump said on Sunday that the United States was focused on ensuring neighboring countries were “viable and successful,” adding that oil resources should be allowed to flow freely. He also declared that “American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again.” Below is a breakdown of Trump’s remarks over the past two days and how…
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We’re Going To Do Things Nigeria Isn’t Going To Be Happy About – President Trump Says In New Video Broadcast

We’re Going To Do Things Nigeria Isn’t Going To Be Happy About – President Trump Says In New Video Broadcast

We’re Going To Do Things Nigeria Isn’t Going To Be Happy About – President Trump Says In New Video Broadcast U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed deep outrage over the continued attacks on Christians in Nigeria, describing the situation as a “horrible massacre” allegedly carried out by radical Islamists. In a strongly worded statement, Trump declared that Nigeria should be designated a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) under U.S. law a classification reserved for nations that commit or tolerate severe violations of religious freedom. “Christianity is facing a threat in Nigeria thousands and thousands are being killed,” Trump said. “Radical…
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Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Killing Of Christians

Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Killing Of Christians

Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over ‘Killing Of Christians’ President Donald Trump of the Untied States of America, USA, has threatened military action in Nigeria over ‘killing of Christians’. Trump had, on Friday, said that Christians in Nigeria are facing an “existential threat,” calling on American lawmakers to investigate “mass slaughter”. In fact, named Nigeria a “country of particular concern” – a State Department designation for nations “engaged in severe violations of religious freedom.” Reacting, President Bola Tinubu dismissed the description of Nigeria as a nation hostile to religious freedom, insisting that the country remains committed to protecting the…
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Truck Driver Kills 19-Year-Old Nigerian Student In Canada

Truck Driver Kills 19-Year-Old Nigerian Student In Canada

Truck Driver K¡lls 19-Year-Old Nigerian Student In Canada A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Marvelous Ugochukwu, has been confirmed dead after a truck driver ran a red light and crashed into a car, a bus stop shelter, a fence line, and a light pole at the intersection of Dewdney Avenue and Elphinstone Street in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Multiple witnesses said the teenager was in a bus shelter where the truck went and hit her. Already, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the Ugochukwu family with funeral and probably legal expenses. According to the GoFundMe page: “The family of Marvellous Ugochukwu…
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Ceasefire On The Brink As Israeli Strikes Resume In Gaza

Ceasefire On The Brink As Israeli Strikes Resume In Gaza

Ceasefire On The Brink As Israeli Strikes Resume In Gaza Barely a week after a historic ceasefire deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, tensions in the Middle East have flared once again as Israel launched a new wave of air strikes in the southern Gaza Strip, accusing Hamas of violating the truce. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the strikes targeted “terror positions” linked to Hamas following what it described as a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire agreement signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt earlier this month. A senior Israeli security official confirmed that the government has also suspended…
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