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Ghana, India Sign Landmark MoU on Vaccines, Defence, and Cyber Security

By Ollus Ndomu Ghana and India have signed a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in vaccine production, defence, cyber security,...

Economic

NRC, Pi-CNG collaborate to stimulate economic growth, reduce carbon footprint

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) are collaborating to stimulate economic growth and reduce carbon footprint...

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World Bank Warns of Growing Poverty in Nigeria by 2027

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu The World Bank has warned that poverty levels in Nigeria are expected to rise by 3.6 percentage points by...

Economic

Mali Shuts Barrick Gold Offices Amid Tax Dispute

By Ollus Ndomu Authorities in Mali have closed the Bamako offices of Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold amid an escalating dispute over alleged...

Economic

Ghana Orders Foreigners Out of Gold Market, Launches State-Controlled Gold Board

By Ollus Ndomu Ghana has ordered all foreign nationals out of its gold trading market by the end of April as the country...

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WTO Boss Warns US-China Trade War May Cut Goods Trade by 80%

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has warned that the ongoing trade battle between the United...

Economic

ANALYSIS: Trump’s Global Tariff War; Chaos or Calculated Strategy?

By Ollus Ndomu Donald Trump has once again disrupted the global economic landscape, this time with a sweeping wave of tariffs that have...

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Libya Cuts Currency Value for First Time in Four Years Due to Financial Pressure

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Libya’s central bank devalued the country’s currency by 13.3 per cent on Sunday amid ongoing fiscal strain. The exchange...

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Qatar Strike Late to Hold Switzerland in World Cup Opener

Qatar Strike Late to Hold Switzerland in World Cup Opener Switzerland were forced to settle for a point after Qatar scored a dramatic...

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Child labour, crime against humanity, conscience – Mrs Soludo

Child labour, crime against humanity, conscience - Mrs Soludo Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described child labour as a...

Politics

Peter Obi’s Stand on Nnamdi Kanu Reignites Old Political Debate

Peter Obi’s Stand on Nnamdi Kanu Reignites Old Political Debate Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has restated his belief that dialogue...

Sport

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Pochettino’s USA Puts on a Clinic While Larin Keeps Canadian Dreams Alive

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Pochettino's USA Puts on a Clinic While Larin Keeps Canadian Dreams Alive   The grand curtain has finally been...

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Lukianivska Left in Ruins as Kyiv Faces Relentless Missile Barrage

Lukianivska Left in Ruins as Kyiv Faces Relentless Missile Barrage Kyiv’s Lukianivska district has been left scarred by repeated missile and drone strikes,...

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TODAY IN HISTORY – 12th Jun, 2026 – Africa World News

TODAY IN HISTORY - 12th Jun, 2026 - Africa World News By Valentine Uchechukwu Ndukwu.   I could not help but openly submit...

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Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire in History Elon Musk has reportedly crossed a historic financial threshold, becoming the first individual to reach a net worth above $1 trillion, following the public listing of SpaceX. SpaceX, Musk’s aerospace company, began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, opening at $135 per share before rising sharply to about $165 in early trading. The surge lifted the company’s valuation beyond $2 trillion, driven by strong investor demand at launch. Prior to the IPO, Musk’s estimated wealth stood at roughly $813 billion. The increase in SpaceX’s market value pushed his total net worth past the trillion-dollar mark, according to financial reports tracking billionaire valuations. The milestone further distances Musk from other global billionaires, with his fortune now exceeding that of several top-ranking figures combined on global wealth indices. SpaceX now joins the upper tier of publicly traded companies in the United States, alongside tech giants such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia in total market value. The company continues to expand its reach through Starlink, its satellite internet service, and xAI, its artificial intelligence venture behind the Grok chatbot, reinforcing Musk’s influence across multiple high-growth technology sectors. The development underscores the accelerating financial impact of space commercialization and artificial intelligence in shaping modern global markets.

Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire in History Elon Musk has reportedly crossed a historic financial threshold, becoming the first individual to reach a...

Opinion

Democracy Still Wears the Crown, but the People Carry the Thorns

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Democracy Still Wears the Crown, but the People Carry the Thorns “History will judge us by the difference we...

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Hosts Canada Ready for Historic World Cup Kickoff Against Bosnia

Hosts Canada Ready for Historic World Cup Kickoff Against Bosnia   Co-host Canada begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign today at Toronto...

Sport

We Have to Improve — South Africa Keeps Faith in Bafana After Mexico Defeat

We Have to Improve — South Africa Keeps Faith in Bafana After Mexico Defeat South Africa’s FIFA World Cup campaign began on a...

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Les règles d'étiquette à respecter dans un casino

Les règles d'étiquette à respecter dans un casino Comprendre l'atmosphère d'un casino Lorsque l'on entre dans un casino, on est immédiatement frappé par...