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Oxford Dictionary expands lexicon with 20 Nigerian words, expressions
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update.
According to The PUNCH, the newly added...
Meta scraps U.S. fact-checking programme ahead of Trump’s second term
Social media company Meta Platforms on Tuesday scrapped its U.S. fact-checking programme and reduced curbs on discussions around contentious topics such as immigration and...
US in talks with Taliban for release of detained Americans
The outgoing administration of Joe Biden is negotiating with the Taliban, under UN sanctions for terrorism exchange of detained Americans in Afghanistan for at...
U.S. congress certifies Trump’s victory in 2024 election
The United States Congress has officially certified Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, clearing the way for his return to the White...
53 killed, buildings destroyed in China earthquake
A devastating earthquake in China’s remote Tibet region killed at least 53 people and collapsed “many buildings” on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors...
