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Edo Governor Freezes State Accounts, Reverts Ministry of Roads to Ministry of Works
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered an immediate freeze on all state government bank accounts, according to a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on…
EFCC Grants Bail to Co-Defendants in Ex-Kogi Governor Bello’s Money Laundering…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, co-defendants in an alleged money laundering case involving former…
Argentine Court Upholds Ex-President Kirchner’s Six-Year Sentence, Public Office Ban
An Argentine federal court on Wednesday upheld the six-year prison sentence and lifetime ban from public office imposed on former President Cristina Kirchner, as reported by La Nacion.
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Russia’s Lavrov Sees No Shift in U.S. Policy Toward Russia, Ukraine Under Trump
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed doubts that U.S. policy toward Russia or Ukraine will shift under incoming President Donald Trump, citing a consistent American interest…
King Charles Marks 76th Birthday with Food Festival Visit Amid Busy Year
King Charles III is celebrating his 76th birthday in his characteristic style of service, marking the occasion with a visit to a surplus food festival in London as part of his ongoing…
Activist Very Dark Man Arrives Court in Style for Defamation Hearing
Popular online activist Vincent Otse, known as "Very Dark Man" (VDM), made a dramatic appearance at the Ikeja High Court on Thursday, dressed in traditional Edo attire, as he prepared to…
Sudan War Death Toll Underestimated, New Study Warns of Severe Impact from Hunger and…
An estimated 61,000 people have died in Sudan's Khartoum state within the first 14 months of its ongoing conflict, according to a recent study by researchers from the London School of…
Bird Strike Halts Air Peace Flight, Sparks Panic Among Passengers in Abuja
A Lagos-bound Air Peace flight was unexpectedly grounded Thursday morning after a bird strike at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The incident occurred just before…
South Africa’s Football Chief Danny Jordaan Granted Bail in Fraud Case
Danny Jordaan, President of the South African Football Association (SAFA) and a prominent figure in bringing the 2010 FIFA World Cup to Africa, has been released on bail following his…
2 Iranian Athletes Ban for Doping Violations
Iranian boxer Roozbeh Safari and powerlifter Azam Baniasadi have each received suspensions after testing positive for banned substances in doping tests.
Safari, who tested positive for…