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The European Union and the United Kingdom announced on Monday, November 18, expanded sanctions against Iran, targeting its support for Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine. The measures, which include restrictions on Iranian shipping and ports, are aimed at disrupting the transfer of drones, missiles, and related technology to Russia.   The EU’s 27-nation bloc imposed a ban on exporting, transferring, …

Speaking during his interview on the In My Opinion Podcast, the award-winning musician reflected on his own experience, revealing that his parents initially did not support his musical aspirations. “My parents didn’t support my career when I first started. It’s different now,” he said. He added, “I think the generation after my parents understands what it means to support their …

Bitcoin surged to a record high above $90,000 on Wednesday, November 13, driven by optimism surrounding president-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to ease regulations on digital tokens. The world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly touched an all-time peak of $91,000 before stabilizing at $90,670.   The cryptocurrency has seen a remarkable rally since Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election last week, repeatedly …

Boris Johnson has warned that Britain may have to send troops to Ukraine if Donald Trump cuts funding to the war torn country when he takes over as President.   The former prime minister told GB News that if Russia gains the upper hand in the conflict, the UK may have to do more to defend Kyiv.   He warned …

  The Republican candidate for the 2024 United States presidential election, Donald Trump, has praised his loyal supporter and tech billionaire Elon Musk, saying the tech guru must be protected . Trump, on Wednesday, November 6 informed his supporters that Musk’s Starlink satellite service played a crucial role in saving “a lot of lives” during Hurricane Helene, which struck the …

Bill Gates, one of the richest people in the world, has reportedly donated USD 50 million to a nonprofit organisation supporting Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris.   According to The New York Times, the donation was intended to remain confidential, as Gates has not publicly endorsed Harris, who is running against Republican Donald Trump in the upcoming November 5 election.   …

The London-born actor has his roots in Africa with a Ghanaian mother and a Sierra Leonean father. In a film industry event in Ghana, Elba expressed his intention to boost Africa’s filmmaking industry. He also teased upcoming projects to establish film studios in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and Accra, Ghana, as part of his vision to strengthen local filmmaking. “I would certainly …

Technology company, Globacom, has explained its age-long commitment to the sponsorship of Ofala of Onitsha and other leading festivals in the country.   Speaking at the 2024 Ofala Festival at Ime Obi in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Saturday, the company’s Divisional Head, South, Mr. Tochukwu Okechukwu, said Globacom appreciated the pivotal role of culture in national development and its ability …

A Nigerian man, Arinze Uzoagu has advised couples to support each other during the difficult period of childlessness.      Uzoagu and his wife, Chinaza welcomed quadruplets, three girls and a boy, in 2022, after six years of waiting.   “Just like parenting, the infertility journey is a team work,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Friday October 4 …

Yes, celebrities and influencers are citizens and political policies affect them, but they must also understand that they are not regular people. There are certain topics that are usually best avoided for the sake of their image and reception and politics is often one of them. Celebrities wield significant influence over public opinion. Recognising this power means understanding the responsibility …