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School principal detained for ‘blackmailing and rape’ in Karachi
The police on Monday arrested a school principal over alleged rape and blackmail allegations. The suspect is an employee of a private school in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Hadeed area. According to Senior Su…
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Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema promises free elections – but no date
The leader of Gabon’s military junta has vowed to return power to civilians after “free, transparent” elections. However, in a speech after being sworn in as interim president, he did not give a date…
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Nigeria Labour congress considers nationwide strike Economy will be affected
The Nigerian economy might be brought to its knees from Tuesday, September 5, 2023, as the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) embarks on a Nationwide strike to protest the high standard of living, which …
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Shooting outside a wedding venue in Ottawa leaves 2 dead and 6 wounded
A shooting outside a wedding in Ottawa, Canada, on Saturday night has left two people dead and six injured, police say. Police and first responders arrived on scene after reports of shots fired short…
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[Coup] Niger nationals in Ashanti Region request exit of French forces
Hundreds of Niger nationals in the Ashanti Region have joined calls for the withdrawal of French forces from their country, as military rulers continue to hold power after a coup. The nationals say t…
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[Shocking police shooting] Woman and her unborn baby murdered
An Ohio police officer fatally shot a pregnant woman, killing her and unborn child. The shocking incident, which occurred on August 24, has come to light after police released bodycam footage. The vi…
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[Death Star Law] Texas restricts Greg Abbott’s legislation limiting power of democratic-led cities
A Texas judge has unruled the Death Star law by Republican Greg Abbott that prohibited Democratic-led cities from passing certain local ordinances. District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of Texas announce…
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Soldier martyred and terrorist murdered in Tirah Valley shootout
A Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom while a terrorist was killed during an exchange of fire in the Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said i…
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Resign now if you can’t be loyal to the president
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Mohammed Takuti Usman, on Wednesday asked soldiers to be loyal to President Bola Tinubu and the constituted authorit…
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Political settlement needed to settle Niger crisis – Ex UN officer
Former UN Resident Coordinator to Guinea, Liberia, and Chad, Dr. K.O. Amaning, said that a political settlement is required to solve the political tension in Niger, stressing that military interventi…