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Xi Jinping defends China’s rule of Hong Kong
China’s “one country two systems” model of ruling Hong Kong has worked in protecting the city and must continue long term, says Xi Jinping. The Chinese leader mounted a stern defence of the political system in a speech in Hong Kong, following recent international criticism, reports the BBC. Hong Kong is marking 25 years
US stocks see worst first-half drop since 1970
US stocks have seen their worst first half of a year since 1970, as concerns grow over how steps to curb inflation will affect economic growth. In the last six months, the benchmark S&P 500 index fell 20.6%, while other major US indexes also dropped sharply, reports the BBC. Stocks in the UK, mainland
Missing ‘Cryptoqueen’ joins FBI’s 10 most wanted
Ruja Ignatova, also known as the “missing Cryptoqueen”, has been placed on the FBI’s top 10 most wanted list. The Bulgarian woman, believed to be in her 40s, is wanted for her alleged role in running a cryptocurrency scam known as OneCoin, reports the BBC. Federal investigators accuse the fugitive of using the scheme
UK strikes immigration deal with Nigeria to speed up deportation of criminals
On Thursday, a flight to Nigeria and Ghana removed 11 Foreign National Offenders (FNOs) and 10 other Nigerian and Ghanaian nationals, with no right to be in the UK. Official figures show an alarming drop in the number of foreign criminals being deported from the UK in recent years. Immigration lawyers have been
Train attack victims’ relatives to occupy govt facilities in Kaduna, Abuja
Relatives of the kidnapped passengers of the Abuja- Kaduna AK-9 train still in captivity are planning to occupy key government facilities in Abuja and Kaduna in protest against the plight of the abductees. They said the sit out is being planned to protest against the inability of the authorities to secure the release of their
Fuel Scarcity: Reps ask NNPC to open more depots
In order to address the perennial problem of fuel scarcity, the House of Representatives yesterday urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) to establish and equip more depots across the country. The lower chamber said this will strictly regulate the operations of private depot owners across the country. The followed the adoption of a
PVC: Kano now second to Delta in registration –INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Kano office has said that so far a total of 380,582 persons have registered for the collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVCs), making the state only second to Delta State in Nigeria in this regard. This is even as they said that 40 per cent of those who registered
UK: Illicit financial crimes cost each Nigerian N35, 000 annually
The United Kingdom (UK) Government said that illicit financial crimes cost every Nigerian about N35, 000 for each year of their life, and robs the population of about $18 billion annually. With this, it said it was extending partnership and support to the Nigerian Government, civil society groups, and media to launch a campaign aimed
DMO: Nigeria redeems $300m Diaspora bond
The Federal Government has redeemed its $300 million Diaspora bond, which matured on June 27, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has said. In a statement posted on its website yesterday, the DMO said the redemption of the bond is a sign of the government’s commitment to promptly honour its debt obligations. The statement said that
2023: Intrigues as Wike set to broker Obi-Kwankwaso ticket on LP
In what appears to be a direct reaction to being sidelined by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, in the race for his running mate, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is said to be in the centre of a proposed alliance in the build-up to the 2023 general election.
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