USAID places 1,600 employees on administrative leave

The United States Agency for International Development, on Sunday, at 11:59 p.m. placed no fewer than 1,600 employees worldwide on administrative leave. The administrative leave was announced in a statement titled “Notification of Administrative Leave”, on the agency’s website. “As of 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 23, 2025, all USAID direct hire personnel, with […]

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Pope still in critical condition – Vatican

Pope Francis, in a critical condition with pneumonia since he was hospitalised on February 14, had a good night and was resting, the Vatican said Monday. “The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting”, it said in a brief statement as Francis, 88, entered his 11th day at the Gemelli hospital in Rome, […]

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Macron to present Trump with proposals on peace in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, saying he will present “proposals for action” to counter the “Russian threat” in Europe and ensure peace in Ukraine. Macron is hoping to persuade Trump when the two leaders meet on the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine to […]

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Truck ban will reduce fuel supply to North – NARTO

The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has expressed concern over the potential impact of the Federal Government’s impending ban on large tankers carrying over 60,000 litres of petroleum products. Also, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and mitigate the impact of the ban […]

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In-form Osimhen eager ahead W’Cup qualifiers

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is eager to feature in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for Nigeria under new coach Eric Chelle as the Super Eagles hope to get their campaign back on track in the next two games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March. Osimhen is the most prolific Nigerian striker this season with 20 […]

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Carragher under fire for dismissing AFCON as ‘not a major tournament’

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has sparked controversy after dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations as not a major tournament while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or this year. Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, Carragher suggested that Salah’s nationality and Egypt’s international record could […]

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