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The ousted former Gabon’s president released, now allowed to seek medical treatment
The recently ousted Gabon’s former president, Ali Bongo, is free to leave the country and travel abroad, the leader of the coup that toppled him said on Wednesday. Bongo, in power for 14 years, had b…
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Election verdict anxiety as Nigerians awaits presidential
Following the 25th February General Elections and subsequent announcement of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as winner, the Labour Party (LP)/Peter Obi, Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and the People’s Democratic Pa…
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Developed countries must financially aid Africa fight climate change – President, Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for the fulfilment of financial commitments made by developed countries to help Africa fight climate change. He said that while Africa contributed lit…
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Political scientist encourages ECOWAS to re-strategize interventions in Niger Coup
A Political Scientist and International Security Analyst at Leeds Beckett University, Olayinka Ajala, has said that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) should restrategize its inte…
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New York lady on permanent life support expecting her second child
A wheelchair-bound woman who is on permanent life support after suffering from a horrific spinal cord injury at birth is pregnant with her second baby. Alyssa Higgins, suffered from a spinal cord inj…
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About 45 women fell victim to Karachi school principal, says investigation officer
More than 45 women fell victim to the school principal who was arrested over the alleged rape and blackmail allegations, said the investigation officer (IO) on Tuesday. A day earlier, the police arr…
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Persons wishing to enter Uk needs electronic travel authorization
The UK has announced that Nigerians and other citizens, except British and Irish nationals, wishing to enter the country must apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The new rule becomes ef…
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US 1st Lady, Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19
US First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says. The 72-year-old, who is vaccinated and has received boosters, will stay at hom…
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Lagos Blue Line Rail commences operations
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line System, in Nigeria, has finally begun its long-awaited commercial operations, 40 years after the idea for a metro line for the state was conceived. The Lagos Sta…
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South Korea teacher commits suicide under parents’ pressure, acts sparks nationwide protests
About 50,000 South Korean teachers rallied in Seoul on Monday to demand better protection of their rights and spotlight after a young teacher was found dead in an apparent suicide over harassment by …