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Fix Your House Before Eyeing Aso Rock – Akpabio Fires at Peter Obi

Wafric News – May 9, 2025 Senate President Godswill Akpabio didn’t mince words on Thursday when he took a public swipe at former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, urging him to focus on r...

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Trump Unveils U.S.-U.K. Trade Framework, Eases Tariffs in Move Toward Broader Deal

Wafric News – May 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. — In a significant turn for transatlantic economic relations, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outline of a new trade framework between...

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U.S. Chief Justice Roberts Defends Judicial Independence Amid Trump-Driven Tensions

Wafric News – May 8, 2025 U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a firm reminder of the judiciary’s independence, pushing back against growing political pressure from former President Donald Trump...

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Xi and Putin Sign Pact to Strengthen Strategic Partnership in 'New Era'

Wafric News – May 8, 2025 In a symbolic display of growing geopolitical alignment, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a sweeping joint statement in Moscow on Thu...

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Biden Hires Veteran Strategist to Protect Legacy Amid Party Backlash

Wafric News – May 8, 2025 Former U.S. President Joe Biden is taking decisive steps to shape his post-presidency image, hiring a seasoned political strategist as the heat intensifies from both politic...

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Trump Hints at Renaming Persian Gulf During Upcoming Middle East Tour

Wafric News – May 8, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted he may rename the long-disputed “Persian Gulf” during his upcoming trip to key Gulf nations — a move likely to reignite tensions betwe...

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Republican Concedes North Carolina Supreme Court Race After Federal Ruling

Wafric News – May 7, 2025 North America - A prolonged legal battle over North Carolina’s last unresolved election came to a close this week as Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded defeat in the sta...

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Biden Slams Trump’s Ukraine Policy as ‘Modern-Day Appeasement’, Warns of Global Fallout

Wafric News – May 7, 2025 Former U.S. President Joe Biden has sharply criticized Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine, accusing him of pressuring Kyiv to surrender land to Russia in what he described as “...

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Illinois Senate Race Heats Up as Rep. Krishnamoorthi Announces Candidacy

Wafric News – May 7, 2025 The contest to replace outgoing Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin is officially underway, with Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi launching his campaign on Wednesday—int...

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Trump's Nominee for D.C. U.S. Attorney Faces Growing Republican Opposition

Wafric News – May 6, 2025 The nomination of Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’s choice for U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., is facing serious headwinds as Republican resistance grows on Capitol Hill...

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