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Asian markets rally with Wall St after US inflation eases further
A surge in tech firms Thursday helped Asian markets track a Wall Street rally after data showed US inflation at a more than three-year low, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. The spike in Japan's Nikkei was helped by a drop in the yen sparked by expectations US rates will only likely be cut by the smaller amount.
Lagos court sentences U.S. businessman to 68 years in prison for N2.6 billion visa scam
American businessman Marco Ramirez has been sentenced to 68 years in prison by a Lagos court for defrauding victims of $1.6 million through a fake visa scheme.
NDLEA clarifies position on alleged drug tests for Kano Chairmanship contenders
NDLEA dismisses reports that at least 20 chairmanship candidates for the upcoming local government elections in Kano State have failed drug tests.
5 takeaways: Trump defends record as Kamala claims new generation in heated Presidential debate
In the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the candidates clashed over key issues such as the economy, leadership, race, and the 2020 election.
55-year-old woman collapses and dies while sharing testimony at Lagos church
A 55-year-old woman, Ifeoma, tragically collapsed and died while sharing a testimony during a church service in Lagos. She died despite being rushed to the hospital.
Boeing faces potential strike as Seattle workers vote
Boeing faces a potentially crippling strike in the Seattle region, depending on how 33,000 workers vote Thursday on a new contract that has angered many employees despite solid wage gains. Broadcast reports in the Seattle region have featured footage of line workers who hold daily rallies on the factory floor and call the wage hikes inadequate in light of inflation.
On Cuban streets, mid-century icons face challenge from new rides
Brand new Mercedes, state-of-the-art 4x4s, even Teslas: high-end, modern cars have started appearing in Havana, a city whose image is intricately linked to the classic American sedans and Soviet-era Ladas that cruise its streets. The most ubiquitous group of cars date from the Soviet era -- mainly of the Lada and Moskvitch brands.
EU consumer groups slam 'manipulative' video game spending tactics
European consumer groups on Thursday accused the world's biggest video game companies of "purposefully tricking" consumers, including children, to push them to spend more. "Today, premium in-game currencies are purposefully tricking consumers and take a big toll on children.
38-year-old man kills self after 'discovering wife was sleeping with his friends', police react
Gabriel Magaji, a 38-year-old man, has reportedly kill himself in Nasarawa state, due to hardship and his wife’s alleged infidelity. The state police confirmed.
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