Nigeria’s Supreme Court Adjourns Currency Redesign Case Till March 3

Nigeria's Supreme Court has adjourned a case instituted by state governors against the Federal Government challenging the implementation of Nigeria's naira redesign policy to March 3.

The Central Bank of Nigeria last year unveiled the policy, swapping old bank notes for new ones to help reduce money in circulation, fight corruption and promote a cashless economy.

The policy, which has led to cash crunch across the country, bringing hardship to millions of Nigerians, has been a major issue in the lead-up to Nigeria's election on Saturday.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Moldova rejects claims Ukraine seeking armed provocation in pro-Russian region

Moldova has dismissed claims that Ukraine is seeking armed provocation
in the country's pro-Russian separatist region.

This comes after Russia's Defense Ministry claimed Ukraine was
preparing such action soon.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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UK DEF SEC: UKRAINE WAR COULD LAST ANOTHER YEAR

The UK's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says the war in Ukraine could last for at least another year.

He also says he expects Nato countries will begin to supply jets to Kyiv - at some point in the future.

Friday marks the first anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion.

Ben Wallace says President Putin is not showing any signs he will stop the war despite how it's going.

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Mudslide hampers rescue effort at collapsed mine in China

A mudslide is disrupting a rescue operation at a collapsed coal mine in China's Inner Mongolia region. At least two people have been killed and more than 50 are still missing. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Japan marks Emperor's birthday

Japan’s Emperor is set to make his first public birthday appearance since ascending the throne four years ago. 

Emperor Naruhito will greet almost 5000 members of the public as the country celebrates his 63rd birthday. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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"This is genocide" Ukraine Foreign Minister tells U.N General Assembly

The Ukraine Foreign Minister says the war in his country needs to stop.
Addressing a special session of the United Nations General Assembly,
Dmytro Kuleba said his country will continue to fight for its
sovereignty.
Ukraine tabled a draft resolution at the special session, calling on
Russia to withdraw its troops and to call for peace.
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Russia tells U.N General Assembly the West wants to isolate his country

Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya has accused
the West of fighting what he calls a 'proxy' war in Ukraine.
Nebenzya defended what Moscow has called a special military operation
to protect Russian speakers in Ukraine.
Speaking at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly,
Nebenzya says the draft resolution tabled by Ukraine will not help at
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Ukraine Foreign Minister tells U.N General Assembly they will continue to fight

The UN Special General Assembly is underway in New York with Ukraine
tabling a draft resolution for peace.
The Ukraine Foreign Minister has called on member states to vote in
favor of the resolution.
Jody Jacobs has more from the UN...

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Federal Reserve minutes show support for slower rate hikes

Most Federal Reserve officials supported slowing the pace of interest rate increases, according to minutes released on Wednesday.

But details from the central bank's latest meeting show policymakers believe more hikes will be necessary to get inflation under control.

Sally Patterson has more.

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U.S. $100M lawsuit against NYPD, FBI, CIA for evidence concealed in Malcom X's murder

Relatives of the civil rights leader Malcolm X who was assassinated in 1965 are filing a 'wrongful death' lawsuit for 100 million dollars against U.S. government agencies and the New York police department. 

They say the groups concealed evidence related to the civil rights leader's death.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

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Special U.N General Assembly takes place to commemorate Ukraine invasion

Several UN member states will participate in an Emergency Special
Session of the General Assembly to remember the start of Russia's
invasion of Ukraine, on Wednesday.
Ukraine will table a draft resolution for peace, which will be put to vote.
Jody Jacobs has more from the UN:

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Vivek Ramaswamy becomes third Republican running for President

A third Republican - entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy - has announced he's
running for the US presidency.

The multi-millionaire is framing his campaign as a battle against the
"woke left".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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French teacher dies after being stabbed in school attack

A teacher has died in France after being stabbed during one of her lessons.

The suspect - who was a pupil at the school where the victim taught - has been arrested.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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US FIRST LADY IN AFRICA

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US first lady Jill Biden has begun a tour of Africa - aimed at strengthening relations between the continent and the United States.

She will also focus on fighting food insecurity, empowering women and advancing the health of young people.

Hillary Ayesiga, reporting from Kampala

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COURT THROWS APPEAL FOR BRIT WHO JOINED ISLAMIC STATE TO HAVE CITIZENSHIP REINSTATED

A British woman who travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State group in 2015, has lost her appeal against a UK government decision to remove her citizenship. Shamima Begum has been campaigning for her to be allowed to return to the UK. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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UN Peacekeepers killed in Mali, five others injured.

At least three UN peacekeepers have been killed when their convoy was hit by a roadside bomb in Mali.
The UN has urged the authorities in Mali to investigate the attack.  
Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.



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U.K Calls on Nigeria’s Next President to Raise Taxes

The United Kingdom has called on who will succeed Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari to consider raising taxation as a way to raise the country's revenue.

Nigeria will hold its national elections on Saturday.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Zelensky says not seen China’s peace plan

Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelensky says he's not seen a peace plan
from China.

Beijing has previously stated it would unveil the proposal later this
week to mark one year since the conflict's escalation.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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NURSES' STRIKE CALLED OFF FOR PAY TALKS

The UK government is meeting nursing union officials (on Wednesday) for pay talks after strike action was called off.

Ministers and the Royal College of Nursing say there will now be 'intensive' negotiations.

Nurses in England had been due to strike from March 1st to 3rd.

Guardian journalist Aubrey Allegretti says it could be a significant moment.

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Biden to meet Eastern European leaders

President Biden will seek to reassure Eastern European allies that the U.S. is committed to the security of the region. He will meet his counterparts from the so-called Bucharest Nine countries - NATO's eastern flank, which the White House calls the frontline of the alliance's collective defense. Julia Chapman reports from Warsaw.

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