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Новости за 16.12.2024

NBC News 

Growing calls for action as drone sightings increase  

There are growing calls for action as drone sightings increase in the skies over New York and New Jersey. Today Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged federal officials to use special drone detection technology. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports.

The Punch 

Lagos court halts FG’s N60bn fine against Facebook

The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim order restraining the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, formerly known as the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, or its agents from demanding N60bn from Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited for an alleged violation. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on  December 12, 2024, in suit FHC/L/CS/2205/2024,

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The Punch 

Dangote refinery extends export to three African countries

The Dangote refinery has exported Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to Cameroon, Angola, Ghana, and South Africa in the past few weeks. The Vice President of Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, disclosed this while playing host to a delegation from the Japanese Business Community in Nigeria, led by Japan’s Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Suzuki

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Sydney Morning Herald 

Guha apologises

Fox Sports commentator Isa Guha has apologised for an on-air comment in which she called Jasprit Bumrah a primate. (Fox Cricket)

The Punch 

Agitation over Tinubu’s tax bills unnecessary – APC chieftain

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Chief Niyi Akinsiju, has described the controversy surrounding the four tax reform bills sent by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly as an unnecessary distraction. In recent weeks, the proposed tax reforms have sparked tensions between the Federal Government and the 19 northern governors, who have

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San Francisco received what appears to be its first ever tornado warning - The Washington Post

  1. San Francisco received what appears to be its first ever tornado warning  The Washington Post
  2. Watch: Moment tornado strikes California parking lot  BBC.com
  3. Scotts Valley residents in shock as city cleans up tornado damage  CBS San Francisco
  4. Scotts Valley Tornado: Community cleans up, calms down after EF1 twister  ABC7 Bay Area

The Punch 

Troops kill four hoodlums, arrest five in Imo

A combined team of security operatives made up of the Nigeria Police Force, Armed Forces, Department of State Security Service, and Nigeria Civil Defence Corps has dismantled criminal hideouts responsible for incessant civil unrest in Ezioha, Eziama Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. The police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, on Sunday, said

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The Punch 

Kaduna gov reopens market, urges end to hostilities

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reopened Kidandan Market in the Giwa Local Government Area of state, signalling another peace move between the state and repentant bandits. The market, which had been closed for several years due to activities of bandits and terrorists, was reopened on Sunday, marking a major milestone in the state’s

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NBC News 

Lithium-ion battery fire warning  

Lithium-ion batteries are in all kinds of electronics. But they can explode and catch fire quickly. NBC News' Sam Brock got an up-close look at just how dangerous they can be in e-bikes and e-scooters.

The Punch 

Kaduna begins rebuild of 187-year-old Zaria mosque

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Sunday, flagged off the rebuilding of the 187-year-old Zaria Central Mosque, which collapsed in August 2023, resulting in the loss of no fewer than six lives and injuring 10 others. The PUNCH reports that a section of the 187-year-old mosque collapsed around 4 pm on Friday, August 11, 2023,

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NBC News 

Rare tornado hits Northern California  

A rare, violent tornado hit parts of Northern California causing injuries and damaging homes and businesses. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

The Punch 

Obasa Games: Victory FC crowned champions

The curtains were drawn on the 2024 Obasa Games as Victory FC were crowned champions of the football event after a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout against Lionheart FC at the Anwar-Islam Secondary School, Dopemu-Agege. Over 500 U-19 athletes from across the Local Government Area and Local Council Development Area that make up the Lagos West

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Project Syndicate 

Protecting Cultural Heritage in Wartime

Protecting cultural treasures and heritage sites in conflict zones is not some luxury that should be pursued only after all other wartime needs are met. In many wars, cultural erasure is central to the aggressor's strategy; and when it occurs, the prospects for peace and recovery grow dimmer.

Project Syndicate 

The Uphill Battle Against Poverty

Despite ambitious commitments from governments and the untiring efforts of international institutions, NGOs, and philanthropic foundations, global progress toward ending poverty has slowed markedly. What will it take to put this central component of the broader development agenda back on track?

Project Syndicate 

ASEAN’s Second Renaissance Is Now

The COVID-19 pandemic and an increasingly volatile global environment have highlighted supply-chain vulnerabilities that could jeopardize ASEAN’s economic outlook. To reduce these risks, the group, under Malaysia’s chairmanship next year, must diversify its supply sources, invest in infrastructure, and adopt digital solutions.

Project Syndicate 

Guernica Is Always with Us

The past year revealed a world in shambles, one with tragic echoes to Pablo Picasso's famous tableau of mass slaughter carried out with modern efficiency. Like Picasso's generation, we must not avert our eyes from the bleak and tragic global reality that is now being conjured before our eyes.