On November 7, Democrats and abortion rights advocates secured a series of significant electoral victories, signalling the continued potency of reproductive rights as a central issue for Democrats leading up to the 2024 presidential race. Notably, these wins were achieved in conservative strongholds, marking a remarkable turn of events. In the state of Ohio, which Read More…
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U.S. Dollar gains as economic data highlights its strength
The U.S. dollar exhibited strength against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, buoyed by a flurry of fresh economic data underscoring the robustness of the U.S. economy compared to the United Kingdom and the European Union. S&P Global reported an uptick in U.S. business output for October, with the manufacturing sector pulling itself out of Read More…
Sanwo-Olu pursues state govts input in Electricity Bill
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pleaded with the House of Representatives to permit state governments’ input into the Electricity Bill 2022. According to Sanwo-Olu, allowing state governments’ involvement into the Electricity Bill 2022 will help resolve complicated problems related to Nigeria’s power generation, transmission, and distribution. In order to increase citizens’ overall energy security, Read More…
As in Vietnam, America breaks into a run in Afghanistan
BAGRAM AIRFIELD and Military Base, 70 kilometres north of Kabul was the epicentre of the 40-country coalition war to oust the Taliban from Afghanistan. At a point in 2012, over 100,000 U.S. troops passed through Bagram which is also a notorious detention centre where no human rights are observed. It was the symbol of American and NATO might Read More…
U.S. calls on Nigeria to end Twitter suspension
The United States on Thursday condemned the Nigerian government for suspending Twitter and targeting individuals who use the social media site, including Nigerian broadcasters, and called for the African nation to reverse its decision. “Unduly restricting the ability of Nigerians to report, gather, and disseminate opinions and information has no place in a democracy. Freedom Read More…