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26/12/2022

Dahal is the former leader of the communist rebels who staged a major uprising in the country in the late 90s. His emergence as PM on Sunday was with the backing of his former rival and other smaller political parties...

Dahal is the former leader of the communist rebels who staged a major uprising in the country in the late 90s. His emergence as PM on Sunday was with the backing of his former rival and other smaller political partiesWitty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5...

26/12/2022

The president, while hosting a delegation of residents of the FCT, disclosed that he's already looking forward to life in retirement, which he intends to spend in his hometown, Daura, Katsina state.

The president, while hosting a delegation of residents of the FCT, disclosed that he's already looking forward to life in retirement, which he intends to spend in his hometown, Daura, Katsina state.Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the d...

26/12/2022

Freshly Pressed Newsletter is taking the next two weeks off, to resume on 9th January 2023. Have a restful holiday!

Thank you for all your support throughout the year.

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☕Can't Wait To Leave

- 🇳🇬 Nigeria: Buhari- I didn’t like the Jubril-of-Sudan tag
- 🇱🇾 Libya: Rival factions put country on a leash
- 🇳🇵 Nepal: Welcome to a new communist Prime Minister
- 🦍 : First ever Gorilla born in captivity
- 💻 Opportunity: Interswitch calls for applications in tech
- 🗨️ Conversations: What's the Misconception about your Occupation?
- 📚 Books: This year's most scathing book reviews
- 🏆World Cup: Ranking the World Cup's best jerseys
-❓Today's Trivia: A Christmasy quiz. Try it.
..and More Info to Get You Smarter in Just 5 minutes

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24/12/2022

A circular signed by CBN’s Director of banking supervision, Haruna Mustafa pegged the weekly withdrawal limit for individuals at N500,000 and N5 million for corporate organizations.

A circular signed by CBN’s Director of banking supervision, Haruna Mustafa pegged the weekly withdrawal limit for individuals at N500,000 and N5 million for corporate organizations. Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the daily news dist...

20/12/2022

...despite the corruption scandal, President Ramaphosa remains popular within the ANC and won 2,476 votes defeating his only challenger, former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who received 1897 votes at the ANC national congress held in Soweto over the weekend.

t despite the corruption scandal, President Ramaphosa remains popular within the ANC and won 2,476 votes defeating his only challenger, former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who received 1897 votes at the ANC national congress held in Soweto over the weekend.Witty and concise news, from all around th...

18/12/2022

Unlike Isaac, Nigeria has enough blessings to go around all her citizens, but dishonest and unpatriotic Jacobs, with significant help from various state agencies, sit on these blessings. In the case of Esau and Jacob, Esau was enraged that his own brother betrayed him, with the help of their mother. But unlike Esau, a significant number of Nigeria's victims are not angry, they even celebrate the ones who deny them of their right to decent living.

18/12/2022

Imamoglu was tried for insulting public officials in a speech he gave after winning Istanbul's municipal election in 2019, and was given a sentence of two years and seven months in prison as well as the ban, all of which need to be upheld by an appeals court.

Imamoglu was tried for insulting public officials in a speech he gave after winning Istanbul's municipal election in 2019, and was given a sentence of two years and seven months in prison as well as the ban, all of which need to be upheld by an appeals court.Witty and concise news, from all around t...

18/12/2022

The malware, which is known as "Schoolyard Bully", is said to have infected more than 300,000 android devices already. In an advisory, the Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) urged users to only download applications from official sites and application stores.

16/12/2022

The state of New York will ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits starting in 2024 over animal welfare concerns.

First world problems!

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☕ Malicious Apps Alert

- 🇳🇬 Nigeria: Banks begin dispensing redesigned naira notes
- 🇫🇷 France: President to take injured players to Qatar final
- 🇹🇷 Turkey: Opposition leader jailed for insults
- 👩🏽‍🏫 : Grace Alele-Williams Born
- 💻 Opportunity: The Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership
- 🗨️ Conversations: The costliest mistake in history?
- 🐒 Wildlife: This year's funniest wildlife photos
- 🏆 World Cup: Why Indians love the World Cup, even without India
-❓ Today's Trivia: Exploring Africa. Try out this quiz
..and More Info to Get You Smarter in Just 5 minutes

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16th December 2022 | Get smarter in just 5 minutesJoin the WhatsApp CommunityJoin the Telegram CommunityGood morning.The state of New York will ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits starting in 2024 over animal welfare concerns. First world problems! Donate to Freshly PressedIf you lik...

15/12/2022

According to the report, about 363 journalists were deprived of their freedom as of December 1, 2022, indicating a 20% increase compared to last year’s figure. The report said about 56 journalists were imprisoned in Africa in 2022 alone, with Egypt topping the jailer’s chart.

According to the report, about 363 journalists were deprived of their freedom as of December 1, 2022, indicating a 20% increase compared to last year’s figure. The report said about 56 journalists were imprisoned in Africa in 2022 alone, with Egypt topping the jailer’s chart. Witty and concise n...

15/12/2022

Vice President Dina Boluarte took his position, making her Peru's first female president. Castillo has been the subject of numerous inquiries into, among other things, whether he used his position to acquire favor or special treatment for himself, his family, and his closest supporters.

Vice President Dina Boluarte took his position, making her Peru's first female president. Castillo has been the subject of numerous inquiries into, among other things, whether he used his position to acquire favor or special treatment for himself, his family, and his closest supporters. Witty and co...

15/12/2022

This is in reaction to the failure of the ministry's Director of Cash Departments to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which requested documents related to the disbursement of Service Wide Votes and seeks clarification on missing N113m on salary adjustment for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)

This is in reaction to the failure of the ministry's Director of Cash Departments to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which requested documents related to the disbursement of Service Wide Votes and seeks clarification on missing N113m on salary adjustment for the Joint Admissio...

14/12/2022

Just hours after Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the bankrupt crypto company owing depositors billions of dollars, made it clear he would, in fact, not testify before a House Financial Services Committee hearing, he was arrested in the Bahamas and will be extradited to the US.

Turns out, when the US Congress invites you to testify about the role you played in your crypto exchange losing $51 billion seemingly overnight, it's less of an invitation and more of an "invitation."

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☕ *New Energy Source On The Horizon*

- 🇳🇬 *2023 Elections*: INEC advises voters to pick PVC
- 🇺🇸 *United States*: Lawmakers to ban TikTok
- 🇵🇪 *Peru*: President removed after attempt to dissove congress
- 🏙️ * *: Birth of Quantum Theory
- 💻 *Opportunity*: Grant opportunity for compelling story writers
- 🗨️ *Conversations*: Are jails in Norway really like nice hotels?
- 🔭 *Science*: This year's 100 greatest innovations
- 🏆 *World Cup*: Messi's magical display put Argentina to the final
-❓ *Today's Trivia*: Can you identify these words? Try out this quiz
..and More Info to Get You Smarter in Just 5 minutes

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14th December 2022 | Get smarter in just 5 minutesJoin the WhatsApp CommunityJoin the Telegram CommunityGood morning. Just hours after Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the bankrupt crypto company owing depositors billions of dollars, made it clear he would, in fact, not testify before a House Finan...

14/12/2022

Exploring Africa: Fact or Fiction

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13/12/2022

In the investigative report released yesterday Monday, December 12, Reuters alleged that soldiers and armed guards of the Nigerian Army and allied security forces “slaughtered children” on the orders of their army commanders, because the children were assumed to be collaborating with militants...

In the investigative report released yesterday Monday, December 12, Reuters alleged that soldiers and armed guards of the Nigerian Army and allied security forces “slaughtered children” on the orders of their army commanders, because the children were assumed to be collaborating with militants W...

13/12/2022

According to the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Mariam Katagum, during the launch of the pilot program of “Franchising as an Investment Alternative for Lagos MSMEs” in Lagos recently, the FG is working through relevant ministries, departments, and agencies to drive ...

According to the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Mariam Katagum, during the launch of the pilot program of “Franchising as an Investment Alternative for Lagos MSMEs” in Lagos recently, the FG is working through relevant ministries, departments, and agencies to dr...

10/12/2022

President Putin, while speaking at a Press Conference in Bishkek Kyrgystan said that the settlement process as a whole would probably be difficult and would take some time, he said: “but one way or another, all participants in this process will have to agree with the realities that are taking shape on the ground.”

President Putin and his military commanders had expected the war, which they described as a “Special Military Operation” to last just a few weeks before Russia gains victory over Ukraine. Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the daily n...

09/12/2022

The group, which appears to have been influenced by QAnon, sees Germany as an illegal state administered by a "deep state." According to the prosecution, the organization intended to attack the nation's parliament...

The group, which appears to have been influenced by QAnon, sees Germany as an illegal state administered by a "deep state." According to the prosecution, the organization intended to attack the nation's parliament, Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 m...

09/12/2022

DSS' spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, during a press conference yesterday in Abuja. Noting that people may be wondering why the DSS is intervening in a fuel crisis, Afunanya stated that the DSS has the constitutional mandate to detect and prevent threats to Nigeria's internal security

DSS' spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, during a press conference yesterday in Abuja. Noting that people may be wondering why the DSS is intervening in a fuel crisis, Afunanya stated that the DSS has the constitutional mandate to detect and prevent threats to Nigeria's internal securityWitty and concise....

09/12/2022

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09/12/2022

Good morning! A Florida woman is suing a food company arguing its packed food takes longer than the 3 ½ minute cook time printed on the box. She wants $5 million paid as damages.

First world problems...

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☕ Give, And Take

- 🇳🇬 Nigeria: DSS threaten NNPC over fuel scarcity
- 🇷🇺 Russia: US and Russia prisoner swap agreement
- 🇦🇷 Germany: Dangerous coup thwarted
- 🦟 : Smallpox officially eradicated
- 💻 Opportunity: Laptop giveaway opportunity
- 🗨️ Conversations: Why not tell 'fat people' they are fat?
- 🎬 Showbiz: 5 celebrities with very peculiar eating habits
- 🏆 World Cup: Preview of today's quarter final matches
-❓ Today's Trivia: How's your rhyming game? Try out this quiz
..and More Info to Get You Smarter in Just 5 minutes

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07/12/2022

Good morning! TGIW. Anything exciting planned already?

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☕ Supreme Court Cries Foul

- 🇳🇬 Nigeria: CBN limits weekly withdrawals to N100k
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Population falls by more than 1 million
- 🇦🇷 Argentina: Vice president sentenced to prison over corruption
- 💣 : Pearl Harbor Bombed
- 🏦 Opportunity: Laptop giveaway opportunity
- 🗨️ Conversations: Whose citizen is this baby?
- 🎬 Movies: The best space movies ever made
- 🏆 World Cup: Why is there so much stoppage time?
-❓ Today's Trivia: How's your rhyming game? Try out this quiz
..and More Info to Get You Smarter in Just 5 minutes

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06/12/2022

Indonesia's Parliament has signed into law a criminal code that penalizes s*x outside marriage by up to a year in prison. The new criminal code, which is part of the myriads of changes including a ban on insulting the president ...

Indonesia's Parliament has signed into law a criminal code that penalizes s*x outside marriage by up to a year in prison. The new criminal code, which is part of the myriads of changes including a ban on insulting the president Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarte...

06/12/2022

Speaking at a meeting with the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) at the INEC’s office in Abuja, the INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu said the nine-nation electoral bodies were concerned over the prevailing insecurity in the region.

Speaking at a meeting with the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) at the INEC’s office in Abuja, the INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu said the nine-nation electoral bodies were concerned over the prevailing insecurity in the region. Witty and concise news, from all...

06/12/2022

The governors said that the impact of insecurity on trade and agriculture was to blame for the rising rate of poverty among Nigerians.

The governors said that the impact of insecurity on trade and agriculture was to blame for the rising rate of poverty among Nigerians. Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the daily news distilled to you in a readable enjoyable format, righ...

05/12/2022

A statement by NJC Director of Information, Soji Oye said the Council, during its 99th meeting, held earlier in the week, has set up probe committees to look into the case of judicial misconduct by 15 judges from both the Federal and State High Courts.

A statement by NJC Director of Information, Soji Oye said the Council, during its 99th meeting, held earlier in the week, has set up probe committees to look into the case of judicial misconduct by 15 judges from both the Federal and State High Courts. Witty and concise news, from all around the wor...

02/12/2022

The U.S. Navy had conducted a "freedom of navigation operation” on Tuesday near a Chinese-held island in the South China Sea. In reaction, China called the action illegal and said it mobilized naval...

The U.S. Navy had conducted a "freedom of navigation operation” on Tuesday near a Chinese-held island in the South China Sea. In reaction, China called the action illegal and said it mobilized navalWitty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the...

02/12/2022

Although it claims a reduction in HIV/AIDS deaths and new infections across the country, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) estimates that there are about 1.8 million cases of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.

Although it claims a reduction in HIV/AIDS deaths and new infections across the country, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) estimates that there are about 1.8 million cases of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minu...

30/11/2022

This is a compilation of quiz questions like you've ever answered! It contains fun facts and a little bit of November. Take Quiz!

This is a compilation of quiz questions like you've ever answered! It contains fun facts and a little bit of November.We hope you enjoy smashing this quiz as much as we did while creating it.Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the daily ne...

28/11/2022

Since the return of long queues at fuel stations in Lagos and other major cities across the country earlier in the week, there’s been no official statement from the government on the cause of fuel scarcity.

Since the return of long queues at fuel stations in Lagos and other major cities across the country earlier in the week, there’s been no official statement from the government on the cause of fuel scarcity.Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes....

28/11/2022

The election is the first national vote since the escalation of tension between China and Taiwan over China’s claims that the Island nation is part of its territory, resulting in massive military exercises.

The election is the first national vote since the escalation of tension between China and Taiwan over China’s claims that the Island nation is part of its territory, resulting in massive military exercises. Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes...

25/11/2022

The disease appears to be defying China's control measures, which have been largely unpopular. Despite adopting a zero-tolerance approach to the virus, China on Thursday reported its record number of daily Covid infections,

The disease appears to be defying China's control measures, which have been largely unpopular. Despite adopting a zero-tolerance approach to the virus, China on Thursday reported its record number of daily Covid infections,Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in....

25/11/2022

The AGF said that more than 3000 convictions have been recorded by the President Buhari administration. While emphasising the significance of the number of convictions ...

The AGF said that more than 3000 convictions have been recorded by the President Buhari administration. While emphasising the significance of the number of convictions Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the daily news distilled to you in....

24/11/2022

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has ruled that Scotland cannot hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British Government.

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has ruled that Scotland cannot hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British Government. Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the daily news distilled to you in a readable e...

24/11/2022

The bank expressed its fiscal concerns for Nigeria in a statement on its website announcing the launch of the new Nigeria Public Finance Review report. According to the bank, Nigeria’s inadequate resources are...

The bank expressed its fiscal concerns for Nigeria in a statement on its website announcing the launch of the new Nigeria Public Finance Review report. According to the bank, Nigeria’s inadequate resources are..Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 min...

22/11/2022

According to the United States Geological Survey, the 5.6 magnitude earthquake was centered in the Cianjur region in West Java Province at a depth of 10 kilometers.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the 5.6 magnitude earthquake was centered in the Cianjur region in West Java Province at a depth of 10 kilometers. Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the daily news distilled to you in a r...

20/11/2022

FEATURED: The Presidential Town Hall organized by Arise TV on Sunday, November 7, 2022, was another opportunity for Nigerians to assess the candidates seeking their vote to be president in the 2023 general elections. As many anticipated, the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu was absent.

Witty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the daily news distilled to you in a readable enjoyable format, right in your inbox. No catch, it's free!

20/11/2022

Parliament set up a committee last week to investigate the allegations against him. In his first public response to the matter, Ofori-Atta described the allegations as baseless and defended himself against the accusation that he was unfit to be a minister, adding that he was concerned about the country’s economic situation.

Parliament set up a committee last week to investigate the allegations against him. In his first public response to the matter, Ofori-Atta described the allegations as baseless and defended himself against the accusation that he was unfit to be a minister, adding that he was concerned about the coun...

18/11/2022

Poland’s president announced that Ukraine’s air defenses were responsible for the blast, with the missiles fired in an attempt to shoot down Russian cruise missiles aimed at the invaded country

Poland’s president announced that Ukraine’s air defenses were responsible for the blast, with the missiles fired in an attempt to shoot down Russian cruise missiles aimed at the invaded countryWitty and concise news, from all around the world. Let's make you smarter in just 5 minutes. Get the da...