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The Canadian government has ordered TikTok to shut down its operations within Canada, directing the social media platform to close its offices in Toronto and Vancouver. Despite the office closures, Canadian users will continue to have access to the app itself.   The decision was announced following a national security review led by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Innovation …

A Harare woman, Shamiso Zuze, is demanding US$100 per month from her former partner, Givemore Gonye, claiming he caused her significant emotional and physical pain during their two-year relationship.    Zuze brought the case to the Harare Civil Court, arguing that Gonye’s actions, including alleged infidelity and disrespect, warrant financial compensation.   In her court statement, Zuze claimed that Gonye …

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed that the national assembly will likely reject President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills without an in-depth review.    Ndume made these remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, emphasizing that given Nigeria’s current economic challenges, the timing of these bills lacks “political sense.”   In October, President Tinubu submitted …

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed officers nationwide to wear black armbands for seven days to honor the late Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday, November 5. This directive, announced by police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, is a tribute to Lagbaja’s dedication and bravery in Nigeria’s fight against violent crime and insurgency.   …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has authorized banks to trade with foreign currency deposits made under its new amnesty initiative, the “Disclosure Scheme.” This directive, intended to boost transparency and economic resilience, was issued on November 5 and signed by CBN officials John Sonojah and Adetona Adedeji.   The “Disclosure Scheme,” launched on October 31, offers individuals and businesses …

The Nigerian government has announced a major healthcare policy to provide caesarean sections (C-sections) free of charge to women across the country, as part of its commitment to lowering maternal and neonatal mortality rates, which are among the highest in the world.   Health Minister Ali Pate made the announcement in Abuja during the launch of the Maternal Mortality Reduction …

The Nigerian Presidency has addressed concerns about the safety of newly introduced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles, emphasizing that the government has specifically chosen CNG as a safe and economical alternative to petrol-powered cars.   This assurance came from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, in response to Malaysia’s recent announcement to phase out …

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has officially declared nine individuals wanted in connection with terrorism and violent extremism activities in Nigeria’s North East region. This announcement was made by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, during a briefing in Abuja.   The individuals declared wanted are: Abu Khadijah, Abur Rahman, Dadi Gumba, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Usman Kanin …

Elon Musk’s estranged trans daughter has vowed to leave the United States following President-elect Donald Trump’s historic win.  Vivan Jenna Wilson, 20, cut ties with father in 2022, when she filed a petition to change her gender and to drop Musk’s last name.  Now, she wants to cut ties with the US after Trump’s re-election. Her father was an outspoken …

The Manhattan judge who oversaw Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial is expected to announce next week if the now-president-elect’s historic felony conviction will still stand.  Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan had already delayed sentencing by more than four months to come after the election — and gave himself until next Tuesday to decide if the conviction should be tossed.   Trump’s overwhelming election win will now further embolden his legal team …