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Recap /: Trump victory threatens Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s US future amid deportation fears; Kate Middleton health update

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Donald Trump has not stayed quiet on his opinions on Harry and Meghan, making a series of damning statements about them on the campaign trail and even suggesting if he became president once more, the Duke of Sussex could be deported. Photo: AFP
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1. Trump victory could spell disaster for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future in the US amid deportation fears

Donald Trump’s second presidency could significantly impact Harry and Meghan, with the former president having raised questions about the Duke’s US visa status on the campaign trail following Harry’s drug admissions in his memoir, raising the spectre of possible deportation.

2. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle address online violence against childrenat Global Ministerial Conference

Harry and Meghan advocate for online safety, highlighting their Parents’ Network initiative and the urgent need to combat digital violence. The couple champion the critical role of collaboration to meet the challenges of the digital age.

3. Prince William shares uplifting update on Kate Middleton’s health, says she is “doing really well”

William shares news on the Princess of Wales’ health during his solo trip to South Africa for the Earthshot Prize, revealing she is recovering well from her cancer treatment and remains supportive. Expected to resume public engagements for Remembrance Day weekend, she remains hopeful for a full recovery.

4. Kate joins Prince William and King Charles at remembrance events in London after cancer battle

Princess Kate, recovering from cancer, joins the Prince and King Charles at Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph and Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall, marking her first two-day public engagements since January following William’s acknowledgment of a challenging year.

While in South Africa for the Earthshot Prize, Prince William shared an update on Kate’s health. Photo: Reuters

5. Brooklyn Beckham spills all about Prince William amid the Beckhams’ rumoured rift with Harry and Meghan

Brooklyn Beckham shares insights on Prince William’s personality, highlighting his family’s close ties with UK royalty while subtly addressing the rumoured rift with Harry and Meghan. Discover the intriguing details now.

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House Approves 2025-2027 MTEF

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The House of Representatives has passed the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper for 2025 to 2027 as submitted by President Bola Tinubu.

This followed the consideration and approval of the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Finance and National Planning which laid its report at Wednesday’s plenary.

The House adopted the projected oil benchmark prices pegged at 75 dollars per barrel for 2025, as well as 76.2 dollars and 75.3 dollars per barrel for 2026 and 2027.

Domestic Crude Oil Production Projections for 2025 is put at 2.06 million barrels per day representing a significant increase from 1.78 million barrels per day in the current year.

GDP growth rate is projected at 4.6, 4.4 and 5.5 percent for 2025 to 2027, respectively, while the projected exchange rate is pegged at 1,400 Naira to the US Dollar for years 2025, 2026 and 2027

The MTEF projections aim towards a realistic and sustainable foundation for Nigeria’s budget planning over the next three years.

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President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Paris on a state visit in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.

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President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Paris on a state visit in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.
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The president is on the trip alongside first lady, Oluremi.

They were seen off by top government functionaries led by secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.

The presidential zero-one-one air plane took off at about twenty minutes past eleven this Wednesday morning.

A statement by the presidential adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga reveals that, the Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.

President Tinubu and his wife, are expected to be received on Thursday at the French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée, by the host president, Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, for initial ceremonies that will dovetail into bilateral meetings.

The two presidents are also to harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.

Both leaders will witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.

Wife of the host president, Brigitte and Nigeria’s First Lady are also scheduled to discuss the Renewed Hope Initiative and the interest for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable in Nigeria.

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PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU APPOINTS JAMI’U ABIOLA AS SSA ON LINGUISTICS & FOREIGN MATTERS

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PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU APPOINTS JAMI’U ABIOLA AS SSA ON LINGUISTICS & FOREIGN MATTERS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters.

A statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations Office the
Secretary to the Government of
the Federation says the appointment takes effect from 14th of this month. It adds that the appointment is in line with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended.

It notes that until the appointment, Jami’u served as the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties in the Office of the Vice President.

President Tinubu tasks the appointee to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment.

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