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Trump Gets New Presidential Limousine ‘The Beast’

Foreign

US President Donald Trump is getting new transportation — on the ground and in the sky. This week in Davos, Switzerland, the US Secret Service began transporting Trump in newly delivered Cadillac SUVs, the agency confirmed in a social media post. The vehicles appear to be modified Cadillac Escalades, but the agency did not confirm that. “We were excited to build upon our long-lasting relationship with General Motors as we introduced these vehicles to our protective fleet,” Secret Service Director Sean Curran said. In March, after a meeting between Trump and General Manager/Chief Executive Officer (GM/ CEO) Mary Barra, Curran…

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FATAL MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE! Texas Black Teen Executed On Electric Chair 70 Years Ago Over Alleged Murder Of White Woman, Now Found Innocent

Foreign

*'Case Was Riddled With Racial Injustice At Time When Prejudice, Bigotry Were Woven Throughout Every Aspect Of American Society' *Emotion As Smith –Walker’s Now 72-year-old Son –And Victim’s Son, Joseph Parker, Hug Each Other Nearly 70 years after a Texas Black man was executed in a case that prosecutors now say was based on false evidence and was riddled with racial bias, officials have declared that he was innocent of the killing of a white woman in Dallas. Tommy Lee Walker, 19, was executed in the electric chair in May 1956 for the rape and murder of 31-year-old Venice Parker.…

Jan

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2026

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NLC Moves To Escalate FCTA Workers’ Strike, Backs Employees, Blasts Wike,Others (SEE WHAT IT VOWED TO DO)

News

*'FCTA Has Litany Of Sins' *Wike, FCTA Yet To Respond By Felix Durumbah, Abuja More trouble is coming the way of Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, over the ongoing indefinite strike embarked upon by the 40,000-strong workforce of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), as Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has today thrown its hat in the ring -in the workers' corner. The staff members have been on strike since Monday to press home their demands for better conditions of service, with the Wike-led Administration claiming,in a statement,that it had implemented, or is in the process of implementing,…

Jan

23

2026

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Venezuela Traitor Claims: I Did Not Betray Maduro, Armed US Troops Gave Me 15 Minutes To Respond Or Die -Rodriguez Pushes Back

Foreign

*US Troops Initially Told Us President, First Lady Assassinated, She Reveals *Inside Ruling Cabal Shortly After President's Capture *Recording Reveals Rodriguez's Comments Days After Maduro's Capture *No Way Of Verifying If She's Lying, Political Analyst Says The Communications Minister holds a phone up to a microphone before a gathering of regime-friendly influencers. On speakerphone is Venezuela’s acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, who claims that when US forces captured the dictator Nicolás Maduro, she and other members of his cabinet were given 15 minutes to decide whether to comply with Washington’s demands – “or they would kill us." Rodríguez, the former Vice-President…

Jan

23

2026

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2027: AOIYEO Raises Alarm, Calls on FCT Indigenous People To Unite For Full Political Rights

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*'FCT Needs Gov, State Assembly, Senatorial Districts, More Reps, Increased LGs, Development Commission, Customary Lands Ownership, Others' *Canvasses Constitutional Amendments *'Presidential Bid For Re-election Right Atmosphere To Get FCT's Needs' President and Commandant of Abuja Original Inhabitants and Youths Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), Comrade Isaac David, has issued a strong call to action by original inhabitants and residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), urging them to seize the current political moment and demand justice, equity and full political rights during President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. In a statement, David said the renewed political activities across the country present a rare opportunity…

Jan

23

2026

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EPL: Exciting Things To Look Out For This Weekend

Sports

Guéhi Urgently Needed By Stunned City Before last weekend’s trip to Manchester United, Saturday’s visit of Wolves appeared a formality for Manchester City. But a 2-0 loss at Old Trafford was followed by Tuesday’s shock Champions League defeat at Bodø/Glimt and, with Rob Edwards’ men unbeaten in their past five games, the outcome now feels uncertain. Pep Guardiola’s side should still win but they should have done, too, in Norway. Instead, City were schooled by Kjetil Knutsen’s men on a freezing night to forget in the Arctic Circle. Yet with Marc Guéhi in line to make his City debut and…

Jan

23

2026

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AEA, IITA Sign MoU To Drive Youth Participation In Agribusiness

Agro

Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a technical and scientific Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating youth participation in agriculture through structured agribusiness development and innovation support. The MoU was executed last week at the Conference Room of AEA’s Entrepreneurial Complex, Jahi District, Abuja. According to the agreement, the partnership is designed to provide business development and innovation support services to agro-enterprises, particularly beneficiaries of both AEA and IITA programmes, while promoting and encouraging large-scale youth engagement in agriculture across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and beyond. Speaking at the signing…

Jan

23

2026

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Story Of Betrayal: How Ex-Venezuelan President Maduro’s Deputy Cut Secret Deal With US To Topple Him

Foreign

Before the US military snatched Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, earlier this month, Delcy Rodríguez and her powerful brother pledged to cooperate with the Trump administration once the strongman was gone, four sources involved at high levels with the discussions told the Guardian UK. Rodríguez, who was sworn in on 5 January as acting President to replace Maduro, and her brother Jorge, the Head of the National Assembly, secretly assured US and Qatari officials through intermediaries ahead of time that they would welcome Maduro’s departure, according to the sources. The communications between US officials from Delcy Rodríguez, who was then Maduro’s…

Jan

23

2026

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JUST IN! Protesters’ Killings: Huge US Military Armada Heads Towards Iran, Attacks Looming -Trump

Foreign

Speaking to reporters on Air Force One as he flew back to the US, President Donald Trump was asked about the possibility of US military intervention in the Islamic Republic of Iran amid widespread reports of protesters being killed. “We’re watching Iran,” the US President said. “You know we have a lot of ships going that direction, just in case. We have a big flotilla going in that direction, and we’ll see what happens.” “We have a big force going toward Iran. I’d rather not see anything happen. But we’re watching them very closely,” he added. Minutes later he also…

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2026

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Gov Alia Has Ensured Lobi Stars Is Best Club In Nigeria -Uja, Media Director

Sports

Emmanuel Uja is a popular name in Benue State. A respected journalist, he has served at the topmost levels of the profession and worked with some of the biggest newspapers in the country. A keen football lover, he literally breathes the sport 24 hours a day. Recently, he fielded questions online from People&Politics Editor, FELIX DURUMBAH. Excerpts: People&Politics: Not long ago, Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia appointed you as Media Director, Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi, the state's biggest football club. How did you feel on receiving news of the appointment? Uja: I feel great and excited because I have…