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Frank Geng-Quandong, Chinese Who Killed Nigerian Lover, Sentenced to Death: The court was further told that plans were already in motion for the two to get ...
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Greene defends move to oust Speaker Johnson: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday defended her move to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La ...
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Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
House Republicans will face one-vote majority as another Rep. Mike Gallagher plans exit
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Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
- Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.
- Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.
- His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.
- Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
US Senate approves US$1.2 trillion budget in late-night vote: The US Senate approved a long-awaited budget of US$1.2 trillion in the early hours of Saturday ...
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Democrat Marilyn Lands wins Alabama special election after IVF, abortion rights campaigning
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Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
- As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.
- Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.
- Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.
- The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
White House to send new $300m weapons package to Ukraine: It comes as an aid bill in Congress stalls and as Ukrainian troops run out of battlefield supplies.
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Court sentences Chinese to death for killing Nigerian girlfriend: The Kano State High Court has sentenced a Chinese national, Frank Geng-Quangrong ...
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JUST IN: Chinese man sentenced to death for killing Nigerian girlfriend: Kano State High Court sentenced Mr Quarong to death by hanging for Killing his ...
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Mom, others hail death sentence on Chinese who killed lover: The mother of Ummulkhulsum Buhari who was killed by her Chinese boyfriend, Frank Quarong ...
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Amal Umar: Nigerian film star arrested on bribery charges: Police say Amal Umar gave an officer 250,000 naira (£137; $175) to have her impounded car released.
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TikTok’s Security Threats Go Beyond the Scope of House Legislation: The risks have less to do with who owns the app than who writes the code and algorithms that ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/us/politics/tiktok-ban-house-bill.html
Kano gov names Kwankwaso’s son, three others commissioners: The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has nominated Mustapha Kwankwaso, son of Sen ...
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House members seem to really hate their jobs: More and more are cutting their congressional careers off early.
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Nigerian court has sentenced a Chinese man to death for killing his girlfriend | Africanews
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US spy chief "cannot rule out" that China would use TikTok to influence US elections
reuters.com/world/us/us-spy-chief-cannot-rule-out-that-china-would-use-tiktok-influence-us-elections-2024-03-12/
What a Second Biden Term Means for Taxes: A second Biden White House term could lead to a string of tax increases targeted at the wealthy ...
newsweek.com/what-second-biden-term-means-taxes-1880825
Kano gov moves to create four new ministries: Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Tuesday, wrote to the state House of Assembly seeking the creation of four new ...
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Ramadan feeding programme gulps N1.97bn, not N6bn -Kano gov
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Dangote distributes 120,000 bags of rice in Kano: “Our goal is to extend our reach across the 36 states, including the FCT to ensure that Nigerians benefit from ...
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Freedom Caucus urges GOP to reject government funding deal without border reforms
thehill.com/business/budget/4540186-freedom-caucus-funding-deal-border-policies/
World Leaders React To Kate Middleton Cancer Diagnosis: White House, U.K. Officials Offer Sympathy
forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2024/03/22/world-leaders-react-to-kate-middleton-cancer-diagnosis-white-house-uk-officials-offer-sympathy/
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
Hardship: FG donates grains to Kano as governor queries Ramadan feeding programme
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The longest-serving member of the Alabama House resigns after pleading guilty to federal charges
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How dysfunction has defined the House: Congress is on the verge of passing its yearly budget, six months into its fiscal year and with less than 48 hours left ...
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Senate intel chiefs express support for House-passed bill that could ban TikTok: Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Marco Rubio (D-Fla.) said Wednesday they will work ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4528868-senate-intel-chiefs-express-support-for-house-passed-bill-that-could-ban-tiktok/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
EFCC recovers, hands over 324 houses to pensioners: The handing over of the houses to the pensioners followed a final forfeiture order of court.
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Hunter Biden rejects House Republicans' invitation to impeachment hearing: The president's son testified behind closed doors before a GOP-led committee last ...
axios.com/2024/03/13/hunter-biden-reject-gop-hearing-request
Diphtheria: Four die, 28 hospitalised in Kano: Twenty-eight people have been hospitalised while four others have died following a fresh outbreak of diphtheria in ...
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'Blatant Censorship': Critics Blast US House Vote for TikTok Ban: "Don't ban TikTok," said Fight for the Future. "Pass a goddamn privacy law ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Impact Beyond Gen Z Users
- A potential ban on TikTok would have far-reaching effects, given the diverse and evolving user base.
- TikTok users are politically polarized, with a predominant younger audience. Their views differ from the average American.
- The platform has a rapidly growing user base that is undergoing demographic changes, especially with an increase in users aged 30-49.
- The use of TikTok as a primary source of news and information influences user opinions, leading to political polarization, particularly among younger users.
Justify money spent on Ramadan feeding, APC challenges Kano gov: The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has challenged the state government to ...
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Kansas moves towards restricting DEI in public universities: The Kansas House on Thursday passed a bill to restrict diversity-oriented hiring practices at Kansas ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4549033-kansas-moves-towards-restricting-dei-in-public-universities/
Lawmakers running out of time to prevent partial shutdown: Negotiators reached a deal Monday evening on funding for the Department of Homeland Security ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4540211-lawmakers-running-out-of-time-to-prevent-partial-shutdown/
George Santos Leaving Republican Party—Running For Reelection As An Independent: Expelled former Rep. George Santos said he will take his “Ulta MAGA/Trump ...
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Quick Glance: George Santos Leaves the Republicans
- George Santos announced he would no longer seek the Republican line in a House race on Long Island and planned to run as an independent.
- His declaration could, in theory, have an effect on the House race in the First Congressional District on eastern Long Island, where he had intended to mount a primary challenge against Representative Nick LaLota.
- Neither Nick LaLota nor Jesse Garcia seemed particularly concerned by Mr. Santos's threat.
- George Santos was expelled from office in December by a rare two-thirds majority of his colleagues, after a House Ethics Committee report found that he had brazenly stolen from his campaign and used the money to buy Botox and luxury goods.
Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama to close at the end of May: Birmingham-Southern College announced Tuesday that its operations will cease by the end of May ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4558273-birmingham-southern-college-in-alabama-to-close-at-the-end-of-may/
Nigeria's Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan : In a recent development in Nigeria's northern state of Kano, the Islamic police ...
wionews.com/world/nigerias-islamic-police-arrest-non-fasting-muslims-during-ramadan-699803
FG’s grains arrive eight states, distribution continues: Some portions of the 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains provided by the Federal Government to help ...
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Tuberculosis: Kano treated 36,843 cases in 2022 – Official: Nigeria is ranked sixth among TB-burden countries and first in Africa. Kano is one of the six highest ...
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Biden’s $7.3 trillion budget is campaign pitch for spending, tax goals: WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden sketched his policy vision for ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-11-bidens-7-3-trillion-budget-is-campaign-pitch-for-spending-tax-goals/
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Food crisis: Reopen land borders, Kano gov urges Tinubu: Lamenting harsh economic conditions in Nigeria, the governor said border reopening would check inflation ...
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Dangote spends N15bn on food interventions: It has been revealed that the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has spent about N15bn on food ...
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Trump Told Pence Certifying Election Would Be ‘Career Killer,’ Valet Testified: President Donald J. Trump warned his vice president against failing to overturn ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/21/us/trump-pence-jan-6-white-house-valet.html
Worries about potential China-Taiwan conflict spur state legislation: State lawmakers push bills to evaluate and mitigate risk of supply chain disruptions and ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/23/worries-about-potential-china-taiwan-conflict-spur-state-legislation-00148579
APGA knocks Ganduje over comment on Anambra state: The All Progressives Grand Alliance has replied to the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress ...
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NPFL Roundup: Rangers extend unbeaten run as Shooting Stars secure surprise win: Eight home wins, a draw and a surprising away victory was recorded in Gombe by ...
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House passes $1.2 trillion government spending bill to avert government shutdown: The House voted on a bipartisan $1.2 trillion federal spending package on ...
foxnews.com/politics/house-passes-1-2-trillion-government-spending-bill-avert-government-shutdown
Ramadan: Kano traders lament low sales: As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts, traders in Kano have continued to lament poor patronage by customers.
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FG secures $1.3bn for Kano-Niger Republic rail line: The Federal Government, through the Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has reached a milestone in the ...
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Police arraign Kano actress for bribery: The Kano State Police Command has arraigned a popular Kannywood actress, Amal Umar, before a Kano-based Magistrates’ ...
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Insecurity: Police order patrols around Kano schools: The Kano State Police Commissioner, Hussaini Gumel, has directed Operational Commanders and Divisional ...
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House passes into law Jakarta special status bill - Politics - The Jakarta Post: House passes into law Jakarta special status bill - Politics - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/03/28/house-passes-into-law-jakarta-special-status-bill.html
Bill banning TikTok app headed to House after unanimous committee vote: A bill introduced to ban the Chinese-owned application TikTok from U.S ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/bill-banning-tiktok-app-headed-house-unanimous-committee-vote
Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?
- TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.
- A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.
- Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.
- A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.
US Senate passes spending Bill, averts imminent shutdown: Senators voted 75-22 to approve a $467.5 billion spending package that will fund agriculture ...
standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001491160/us-senate-passes-spending-bill-averts-imminent-shutdown
FG laments blackout despite 65% subsidy, warns Discos: Power distributors that reject electricity allocated to them by the Transmission Company of Nigeria shall ...
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Rock Hill college student was convicted for his Jan. 6 acts. Now he's running for SC House.
postandcourier.com/rock-hill/politics/trump-irizarry-insurrection-january-riot-citadel/article_81a15b34-ed24-11ee-b2d6-db00dff5c670.html
Hershey’s Kiss is closer than its ever been to becoming Pa.’s official state candy
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Mixed results - Editorial - The Jakarta Post: Mixed results - Editorial - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/03/21/mixed-results.html
House of Representatives Approves TikTok Ban: On March 13, the House of Representatives passed a landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in the US with a ...
smallbiztrends.com/2024/03/house-of-representatives-approves-tiktok-ban.html
SC House advances controversial energy reform bill; fight anticipated in Senate: The SC House of Representatives advanced a sweeping energy reform bill critics ...
postandcourier.com/politics/south-carolina-energy-natural-gas-canadys/article_c7131a6a-ec5f-11ee-8327-6f9b7c7664cb.html
BBC Buys HBO Max Thriller ‘Spy/Master’; Kano & Tamara Lawrance Win RTS Awards; Premier League To Prime Video Nordics; ITV Theresa May Doc – Global Briefs
deadline.com/2024/03/bbc-spy-master-hbo-max-global-briefs-1235869437/
Russian Forces Honing In on Their Next Target: Vladimir Putin's forces are moving towards the Donetsk city of Chasiv Yar, the Institute for the Study of War has ...
newsweek.com/russia-approaching-chasiv-yar-ukraine-isw-1882951
Analysis: Consolation prize for PDI-P: House speakership - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/03/25/analysis-consolation-prize-for-pdi-p-house-speakership.html
Intelligence chief affirms Egypt’s support for Libyan elections in meeting with Haftar - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
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MI Lawmakers Working to Fix Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Program: State law provides $50,000 for each year of wrongful imprisonment, but a ProPublica ...
propublica.org/article/michigan-lawmakers-attempt-fix-wrongful-imprisonment-compensation
Arizona introduces bill to mitigate affects of Taiwan Strait conflict: Arizona House of Representatives proposes Pacific Conflict Stress Test Act
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5122406
House Passes $1.2 Trillion Funding Package: The measures still need to pass the Senate before a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown.
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-03-22/house-sends-1-2-trillion-funding-package-to-senate-before-partial-government-shutdown-deadline
NPFL: Kano Pillars End Winless Streak, Doma Hold Gombe United: Kano Pillars defeated Sporting Lagos 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday to end their ...
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TikTok Ban Doesn’t Protect Enough Data Privacy, Lawmakers Say: Critics push for laws to address more social networks.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-19/tiktok-ban-doesn-t-protect-enough-data-privacy-lawmakers-say
Republican representative to leave US House in April: 'After conversations with my family, I have made decision to resign my position as member of House of ...
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SC House passes massive expansion of school voucher program: A bill to massively expand the state’s school voucher program flew through the state House of ...
postandcourier.com/politics/vouchers-sc-statehouse-republicans-choice/article_9389bc98-e70b-11ee-9e71-4382f843d438.html
Who is running for local Iowa House and Senate seats in the 2024 primary: The field of candidates is set for Iowa's June 4 primary elections, where a number of ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/18/who-is-running-for-iowa-house-iowa-senate-des-moines-metro-june-2024-primary/72971242007/
Two Democrats running to fill vacant St. Louis seat in Missouri House: Jacqueline “Jami” Cox Antwi and Marty Joe Murray Jr. are competing for the vacant seat of ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/two-democrats-running-to-fill-vacant-st-louis-seat-in-missouri-house/article_63eafa58-e5fb-11ee-928b-3b67ca68f0e2.html
TikTok, Apple, Bitcoin: Bloomberg News Saturday Briefing: Something for the weekend.
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TikTok Bill Passes House Vote, Influencers On Edge: Chinese-Owned App Used By 150M Americans (UPDATED) -
benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/03/37664282/tiktok-bill-passes-house-vote-influencers-on-edge-chinese-owned-app-used-by-150m-americans
Quick Glance: US House Nears Passing TikTok Legislation Requiring Separation from Chinese Ownership
- The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a proposal next Wednesday that could compel TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States.
- Anticipated at 10:00 am (1400 GMT), the vote is expected to take place in a rare instance of bipartisan unity in a politically divided Washington.
- The future of the legislation remains uncertain in the Senate as key figures oppose taking such a drastic action against an app with 170 million users in the US.
- President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill, officially known as the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,' into law if it reaches his desk, as stated by the White House.
Live blog: Russian missile strike claims lives in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih: Russia-Ukraine war, the largest armed conflict in Europe since WW2 ...
trtworld.com/europe/live-blog-russian-missile-strike-claims-lives-in-ukraines-kryvyi-rih-17336587
Pro-Israel group spent millions in tight race for southern California House seat – and lost
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/11/aipac-southern-california-us-house-race
Who Is Jeff Yass? $15 Billion TikTok Fortune at Stake as Ban Passes House Vote: As some of the harshest Republican critics of TikTok soften their stance on the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-13/who-is-jeff-yass-15-billion-tiktok-fortune-at-stake-as-ban-passes-house-vote
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Govt calls for election to stay in Jakarta bill - Politics - The Jakarta Post: Govt calls for election to stay in Jakarta bill - Politics - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/03/13/govt-calls-for-election-to-stay-in-jakarta-bill.html
Civil society piles pressure on parties to launch House probe - Politics - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/03/12/civil-society-piles-pressure-on-parties-to-launch-house-probe.html
TikTok Divestment Bill Moves Ahead as Trump Wavers, Posing Dilemma for GOP: Legislation that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent to sell it or face a ban in the ...
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Oman welcomes AL-led peace efforts in Libya: Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman welcomed the outcomes of the meeting held under the umbrella of the Arab League on the ...
omanobserver.om/article/1150939/oman/oman-welcomes-al-led-peace-efforts-in-libya
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