The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is preparing to place First Republic under receivership, Reuters reported on Friday, as the worst banking crisis since 2008 continued to hammer mid-sized US banks. The California-based bank looks set to be the third such financial institution to collapse this year, following the …
Read More »Donald Trump Prepares to Surrender
An indictment and a trial in either the Jan. 6 case or the Georgia case would again focus attention on Trump’s anti-democratic behavior. Most of his supporters would probably stick by him, but the cases probably present a greater risk to his standing with swing voters than a case revolving …
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Read More »Russia prepares ‘air fight’ as Ukraine ground war grinds on
Russia may be planning to launch attacks on Ukraine with heavy air power to break a battlefield deadlock as NATO intelligence indicates Moscow is assembling fighter jets and helicopters near the border. The deployment of aircraft would mean it is crucial to get air-defence systems into Ukraine as fast as …
Read More »William Troost-Ekong confirms Watford exit as he prepares to join Serie A club Salernitana
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has confirmed he has left Watford as he prepares to Serie A club Salernitana. It was reported over the weekend that the 29-year-old Nigerian international was heading to Italy to join Salernitana, initially on loan with a view to a permanent move. The Serie …
Read More »Oscar-winning actor, Kevin Spacey speaks out as he prepares to collect film award days after denying seven sex offence charges
Oscar-winning actor, Kevin Spacey has spoken out while preparing to collect a film award in Italy this week, days after denying seven sex offence charges. Spacey is being honoured by the Italian National Cinema Museum following a series of allegations made against him in the wake of the #MeToo movement. After denying …
Read More »With Heightened Anxiety, Putin Prepares Russians for Long Fight Ahead
In footage released by the Kremlin on New Year’s Eve, President Vladimir V. Putin is seen chatting with soldiers, exhorting them: “We can’t give up anything. We must only fight, only keep going.” He then adds: “Of course, there is still much that needs to be done.” As winter sets …
Read More »Voting for nominees continues as Senegal prepares to host AFRIMA
The eighth edition of the All Africa Music Awards has been scheduled to be held in Dakar, Senegal, from January 12 to 15, 2023. The Communications Manager, AFRIMA, Chinonso Ihekire, who confirmed the development in a statement, said Senegal would be the first Francophone country to host the prestigious awards, …
Read More »Bolsonaro or Lula? As Brazil prepares to vote, here’s what to know | CNN
CNN — As election day approaches in Brazil, the two leading presidential candidates – former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and current leader Jair Bolsonaro – have stepped up efforts to woo voters. But this is an arduous task in a country where 85% of voters say they have …
Read More »What to expect from Obi Emelonye’s Money Miss Road as it prepares for theatrical release on Friday
Running time: 1hr. 38mins Major Cast: Charly Boy, Josh2Funny, Jide Kene M Achufusi, Oma Iyasara, Melvin Oduah, Anthony Monjaro The action-comedy is produced by Joy Efe Odiete, the CEO of Blue Picture and directed by Obi Emelonye (The Nollywood Factory). Having seen the film at the press screening, the film …
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