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Trump Considers U.S. Withdrawal from NATO, Calls Alliance “Paper Tiger”

  Donald Trump has revealed that the United States is considering withdrawing from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, following disagreements over the alliance’s stance on the conflict involving Iran. In an interview with The Telegraph published on Wednesday, Trump described NATO as a “paper tiger,” raising concerns about its strength and relevance in current global security matters. The U.S. leader expressed dissatisfaction with NATO’s refusal to support military action related to Iran, a position that appears to have widened the gap between Washington and its long-standing allies. Trump’s remarks signal a renewed wave of criticism against the alliance, which has historically served as a cornerstone of Western defense cooperation. His stance also revives long-standing debates about the U.S. role within NATO and whether the country should continue its commitment to the bloc. Security analysts warn that any move by the United States to withdraw from NATO could significantly res...

Naira Redesign: Squeeze, Spray Notes, Face Wrath Of Law – CBN

 The Central Bank of Nigeria has reemphasised the need for Nigerians to handle the new naira notes with dignity as strict consequences await those mishandling the currency. Speaking at a sensitisation, enlightenment and bank fair programme held in Osogbo, Osun state on Thursday, ahead of the introduction of the redesign notes, the CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Mr, Osita Nwanisobi, said the Naira is a symbol of national pride and must be handle with care. Represented by Akpama Uket, he said there are damning consequences for those who handle the Naira without dignity. According to him, “The Naira remains a symbol of our national pride which must be treated with utmost dignity. I, therefore urged you not to spray, squeeze, or counterfeit the Naira, as default goes with serious consequences. “As you all may be aware, the Central Bank of Nigeria, riding on internationalbest practice and Section 2 (b) of the CBN Act 2007, which stipulates currency management as one of its ...

Akeredolu Inaugurates Iconic Olaiya Flyover In Osogbo, Hails Oyetola's Performance

 Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Thursday inaugurated the iconic Olaiya flyover in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Akeredolu described the performance of Oyetola in the State as incredible and worthy of emulation.  This is even as Governor Adegboyega Oyetola said the construction of the flyover was a child of necessity aimed at putting a permanent end to avoidable road accidents and other mishaps hitherto being experienced by road users and residents of the State. The newly-inaugurated Olaiya flyover was completed within the  one-year time frame allotted to it a few months ago with a target to substantially ease the growing traffic, eliminate unnecessary cases of accident, secure the lives of the valued citizens and further enhance the architectural beauty of the State capital. Addressing the people at the venue of the inauguration, Governor Oyetola said the successful completion of the flyover was an attestation to the efficacy of the Alternative Project ...

Army Calls For Collaboration With EFCC

  Brigadier General J. Ibrahim, the new Commander, Seventh Division Garrison, Nigerian Army, has called for improved collaboration between the Army and the zonal command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Maiduguri, Borno State. He made the call on Tuesday, during a courtesy visit to Maiduguri Zonal Commander, Shuaibu Umar, in his office. Details Shortly...

Trump Declares Interest To Contest Presidency In 2024

  Donald Trump last night  declared his intention to seek the White House again  in 2024, ignoring the appeals of Republicans who warn that his continued influence on the party is largely to blame for its weaker-than-expected showing in the midterm elections. Trump’s unusually early announcement was motivated in part by a calculation that a formal candidacy may help shield him from multiple investigations into his attempts to cling to power after his 2020 defeat, which led to the attack by his supporters on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021., as well as into highly sensitive documents held at his private club in Florida. “We will make America wealthy again,” he said as he concluded an hourlong speech at Mar-a-Lago, his club. “We will make America strong again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. We will make America glorious again. And we will make America great again.   Trump has been eager to announce a campaign since this summer, nearly di...

Two killed in blast in Poland

  President Biden has pledged support for an investigation into a missile that killed  two Polish citizens in an explosion , but suggested to reporters that the missile probably had not been fired from Russia. “There is preliminary information that contests that,” he said, citing the missile’s trajectory. His comments came after Poland held an emergency meeting of its national security and defense council. It follows an announcement by the Polish president, Andrzej Duda, that he would most likely call for invoking Article 4 of the NATO charter, under which members confer when a nation’s territorial integrity or security has been threatened. The Kremlin has denied any involvement in the explosion, and no evidence has emerged that the strike was intentional, or that Russia was responsible. Russia yesterday bombarded Ukraine’s electrical infrastructure, in one of  the widest   aerial attacks since the invasion   began. Two diplomats from NATO countries s...

Full list of Arsenal players going to Qatar 2022 World Cup

  After several months of deliberation, international managers are finally confirming their squads for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Confirmed to be going Goalkeepers: Matt Turner (USA), Aaron Ramsdale (England). Defenders: Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan), William Saliba (France), Ben White (England). Midfielders: Granit Xhaka (Switzerland). Forwards: Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil), Gabriel Jesus (Brazil), Bukayo Saka (England). Expected to travel indicates potential involvement Midfielders: Thomas Partey (Ghana) Injured / not selected Emile Smith Rowe (England - injured) Rob Holding (England - not selected) Reiss Nelson (England - not selected) Eddie Nketiah (England - not selected) Gabriel Magalhaes (Brazil - not selected) Marquinhos (Brazil - not selected) Albert Sambi Lokonga (Belgium - not selected) Cedric Soares (Portugal - not selected) Fabio Vieira (Portugal - not selected) Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ukraine - didn't qualify) Kieran Tierney (Scotland - didn't qualify) Mohamed Elne...

Aide Distances Gov Diri From Leaked Sex Tape In South Africa

Dr Kola Oredipe, the Director, New Media to the Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri, has distanced his principal from a leaked sex tape in South Africa. A sex tape of the Speaker of the Free State, Zanele Siftuba, had been leaked and trending on social media in the country early November and there had been speculations that a Nigerian leaked the sex tape. In a development on Friday, a newly opened Facebook page named after the speaker shared a photo of Diri and accused him of being the one who leaked the intimate tape. Oredipe in a statement on Saturday denied the claims, saying the post was meant to tarnish the image of the Bayelsa governor who hasn't travelled to South Africa in 10 years and can't be demanding a ransom of eight million naira. Part of the statement read, "Let it be stated without any equivocation that Governor Diri does not know and has had no contact nor relationship with the said woman at the centre of the scandal. He has also not been to South Africa in...