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19/11/2024

Donald Trump, 78, who was convicted in May of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 hush-money payment made by his former lawyer Michael Cohen to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, has seen his sentencing postponed once again. The Manhattan judge presiding over the case, Justice Juan Mer...

19/11/2024

Germany Suspects Sabotage in Baltic Sea Cable Damage, Heightening Security Tensions

Germany has expressed serious concerns that the recent damage to two undersea fibre-optic communication cables in the Baltic Sea may be the result of sabotage, as tensions rise over the security of Europe’s critical infrastructure. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius voiced skepticism about ac...

19/11/2024

Wizkid Unveils Tracklist for New Album ‘Morayo,’ Honouring Late Mother https://odunews.com/2024/11/wizkid-unveils-tracklist-for-new-album-morayo-honouring-late-mother/

19/11/2024

Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Leaders in Landmark National Security Case

A Hong Kong court has sentenced dozens of pro-democracy leaders, including prominent figures Benny Tai and Joshua Wong, to lengthy prison terms in a highly contentious national security trial. Tai was sentenced to 10 years, while Wong received over four years, as part of the case involving the so-ca...

19/11/2024

Troost-Ekong Takes Responsibility for Super Eagles’ Loss to Rwanda

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has taken full responsibility for the team’s 2-1 defeat to the Amavubi of Rwanda, acknowledging lapses in defensive organization that led to Nigeria conceding two quick goals. The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, saw the West Africans ...

18/11/2024

Nigeria’s Inflation to Cross 35% by Year-End Amid Rising Business Costs

Amid intensifying pressure on business expenses in Nigeria, experts have projected that the country’s headline inflation could surpass 35% by the end of 2024. This estimate shatters the Federal Government’s 21% inflation target for the year. Over the weekend, the National Bureau of Statistics (N...

18/11/2024

Ondo LP Candidate Olorunfemi Blames Peter Obi, NLC for Election Defeat

The reinstated Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Ayodele Olorunfemi, has blamed former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for his loss in Saturday’s gubernatorial election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Gover...

18/11/2024

President Tinubu Heads to Brazil for 19th G20 Summit, Focuses on Global Reforms and Development

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja yesterday evening for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit. The summit, which takes place over two days, was convened by host President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Tinubu’s trip to the summit comes shortly after a bilat...

18/11/2024

Biden Authorizes Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles in Russia as North Korean Troops Join Moscow

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use American-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) inside Russian territory, according to two US officials. This development comes as North Korean troops are reportedly deployed to support Moscow’s war effort, intensifying the conf...

16/11/2024

VP Kashim Shettima Pledges Federal Support for Nigeria’s Oscar Bid with Mai Martaba

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured federal backing for Mai Martaba, Nigeria’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Speaking at a meeting with the film’s team, led by the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barri...

16/11/2024

Mo Abudu Urges Nigerian Filmmakers to Stay Authentic While Targeting Global Audiences

Dr. Mo Abudu, founder of EbonyLife Group, has called on Nigerian filmmakers and storytellers to preserve the authenticity of African narratives while striving for global appeal. She made the remarks during her keynote address at a two-day conference organized by the Nigerian Film and Video Censors B...

16/11/2024

Renowned Christian Music Composer Jude Nnam Kidnapped in Anambra

Jude Nnam, a celebrated Christian music composer and National Music Director for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has been reportedly kidnapped in Umunnachi, Anambra State. The abduction occurred on Thursday evening around 6 p.m. while Nnam was visiting the state for a church function. Nn...