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US Job Creation Slows in 2025 to Weakest Level Since Covid Pandemic
Job growth in the United States slowed dramatically in 2025, as employers added only a modest number of new positions, marking the weakest annual job creation since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Labor Department data, the economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, slightly below market expectations, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.4%.
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Woherem Unveils Framework to End Terrorism and Banditry in Nigeria
Dr. Evans Woherem, an award-winning African technology researcher, has released a comprehensive strategy aimed at tackling terrorism, banditry, and violent crime in Nigeria, warning that the country’s prolonged insecurity has reached a critical stage requiring urgent and coordinated action. The white paper, titled “A Comprehensive Strategy for Ending Terrorism, Banditry, and Criminal Violence in Nigeria:
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EU Reaches Historic South America Trade Deal After 25 Years of Negotiations
The European Union (EU) has reached a landmark free trade agreement with South America’s Mercosur trading bloc — a milestone that comes more than 25 years after talks first began and marks the largest trade accord the EU has ever negotiated. Mercosur includes Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, and the deal now needs approval from
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Iran Hospitals Overwhelmed as Protests Enter Second Week Amid Trump Warnings
Iranian hospitals are facing a growing humanitarian crisis as anti-government protests enter their second week. Medical staff report being overwhelmed by the sheer number of injuries, with some facilities operating in crisis mode and struggling to cope with critical cases. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has issued repeated warnings to Tehran, heightening tensions and placing
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Court Halts NARD Strike, Grants Nigerian Government’s Application
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from embarking on any form of strike or industrial action across Nigeria. The injunction, granted by Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim, followed an ex parte application filed by the Nigerian government through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation
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Trump’s Warnings Shape Iran’s Response to Widespread Protests
Iran is experiencing its largest anti-government protests in decades, with tens of thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets of Tehran and other cities. While security forces in the capital have shown uncharacteristic restraint, reports from smaller cities suggest a far more violent crackdown, highlighting a strategic, selective approach by the regime. Protests Sweep Across
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US Calls Argentina Peso Intervention a “Homerun Deal” After Successful Repayment
The United States government has hailed its financial intervention in Argentina’s currency as a resounding success, describing it as a “homerun deal” that stabilized the peso and delivered profits to American taxpayers. The announcement highlights a rare case of US involvement in foreign currency markets paying off amid global financial volatility. Treasury Secretary Bessent Confirms
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Jersey Returns £7 Million of “Tainted” Funds to Nigeria for Infrastructure Project
Jersey has announced the return of £7 million ($9.5 million) in funds deemed “tainted” to the Government of Nigeria, marking a major step in the recovery of assets allegedly obtained through corruption. The repatriated money is earmarked for critical infrastructure development, including a key highway connecting Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, with its second-largest city, Lagos. Memorandum
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Trump Warns of Possible Further Airstrikes in Nigeria Amid Alleged Attacks on Christians
US President Donald Trump has issued a warning that additional airstrikes may be carried out in Nigeria if reports of attacks against Christians continue. This statement comes in the wake of Christmas Day strikes in Nigeria’s Sokoto state, where US forces targeted militant camps in a move Trump described as a “Christmas present.” Trump Signals
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U.S. Seizes Fifth Venezuela‑Linked Oil Tanker in Major Caribbean Operation
In a significant escalation of its maritime enforcement campaign, the United States has seized its fifth oil tanker tied to Venezuelan crude exports, as part of a broader effort to enforce sanctions and tighten control over Venezuela’s oil distribution. This latest operation underscores Washington’s commitment to disrupting what it calls a “shadow fleet” of vessels
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