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U.S. foresees $100 billion revenue from Nigeria’s creative industries by 2030

Ramnin Toloui, Assistant Secretary for U.S. Economic and Business Affairs, has predicted that Nigeria’s creative industries could generate $100 billion in revenue by 2030. Speaking at the Africa Creative Market Conference in Lagos, Toloui also suggested that the industry, if properly harnessed, could create up to 2.7 million jobs by 2050. The conference, focused on Read More…

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Israel Palestine Top Story World

Biden visits Israel after Gaza hospital strike kills hundreds

A strike on a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of Palestinians, deepening tensions in the Middle East and raising the stakes for U.S. President Joe Biden as he flies to Israel on Wednesday to signal support for its war against Hamas. Palestinian officials said an Israeli air strike hit the hospital, with the Palestinian Authority’s health Read More…

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Trump faces Atlanta jail visit amid multiple legal woes

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday, adding to his growing list of legal challenges this year. Facing 13 felony counts, including racketeering, related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, Trump’s visit to the jail is expected to draw widespread attention as Read More…

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Disaster Top Story United States World

Deadly wildfire devastates historic Hawaiian town

A deadly wildfire swept through the historic town of Lahaina on Maui island with terrifying speed, killing at least 59 and leaving thousands homeless in what officials say is the worst natural disaster in the state’s history. The fire torched 1,000 buildings and left the town in ruins, with search teams combing through the charred Read More…

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When the American hawk decides to devour the Nigerien chick

The threat of the mighty United States of America, USA, on Tuesday, August 7, 2023, to invade the little Niger Republic is not for its love of democracy, Nigeriens, or Africans. It is basically in the nature of hawks to circle the sky looking for prey, especially chicks. There were American and French troops in Read More…

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Top Story United States World

FBI Fatally Shoots Man Threatening Biden Ahead of Utah Visit

On Wednesday, a man who had posted violent threats against President Joe Biden and other officials online was fatally shot during an FBI raid. FBI agents were executing an arrest warrant on Craig Robertson at his residence in Utah, mere hours before President Biden’s scheduled visit to the state. A criminal complaint detailed Robertson’s threats, Read More…

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US Diplomat Confronts Niger Junta Amid Tense Political Standoff

Victoria Nuland, a senior U.S. diplomat, engaged in discussions with key figures of the military junta in Niger, as confirmed by the U.S. State Department on Monday. Nuland, who currently serves as the acting deputy secretary of state, embarked on a journey to Niamey for consultations with General Moussa Salaou Barmou, the newly appointed chief Read More…

Football Sports Top Story Women's World Cup

US and Netherlands Thrilling Draw in Women’s World Cup Clash

Co-captain Lindsey Horan’s second-half strike salvaged a thrilling 1-1 draw for the United States against the Netherlands in a captivating Women’s World Cup Group E match on Thursday. The much-anticipated rematch of the 2019 final lived up to expectations, with the Dutch dominating the first half while the Americans found their rhythm after the break. Read More…

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Society United States World

New York gun restrictions survive U.S. Supreme Court review

The United States Supreme Court denied a lawsuit by a group of New York weapons retailers against a slew of Democratic-backed gun-control legislation enacted by the state last year, which the firms claimed damaged their bottom lines. The justices dismissed the dealers’ request to stay the legislation, some of which placed gun safety standards on Read More…

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Top Story United States World

GOP wins US House majority, dividing government

It has been projected that Republicans will win the most seats in the United States Congress. On Wednesday, Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives but Democrats maintained their hold on the Senate, setting the stage for two years of divided government under President Joe Biden. This is not the “red wave” that the Read More…