Frances Ibiefo

Senior Constable Guilty of Manslaughter After Tasering 95-Year-Old

An officer has been convicted of manslaughter for Tasering a 95-year-old woman in a care home incident.

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Seoul Hit by Heaviest November Snowstorm in Over 50 Years

Severe snowstorm has grounded hundreds of flights and disrupted commutes in Seoul.

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Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to Alleged N110bn Money Laundering Charges

Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count indictment related to alleged N110 billion valued money laundering charges.

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Textbook Economy Ineffective in Tackling Nigeria’s Inflation, Says Finance CEO Muktar Mohammed

Finance CEO Muktar Mohammed has said Nigeria's economic challenges persist as inflation and exchange rate instability remain unresolved.

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Israel Approves Ceasefire Deal with Hezbollah

Israel has approved a 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah amid opposition and uncertainty over its long-term effectiveness.

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Drake Sues Universal Music Over Claims of Artificially Inflated Streams

Drake has sued Universal Music, alleging illegal stream manipulation to boost Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us."

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Laos Police Detain Hostel Workers After Tourist Deaths Linked to Methanol Poisoning

Eight hostel staff have been arrested in Laos after tourist deaths from suspected methanol poisoning.

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Special Counsel Requests Dismissal of Trump Election Interference Case

Special counsel Jack Smith has requested the dismissal of Trump’s 2020 election case, citing DOJ policy protecting sitting presidents from…

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2027 Presidency Will Not Return to the North, Says Doyin Okupe

Okupe has asserted that power will not return to the North in 2027, commending Tinubu's reforms for averting economic crisis.

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17 Missing, 28 Rescued After Tourist Boat Sinks in Red Sea

Search efforts have intensified as a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea, leaving 17 missing and 28 rescued.

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Bangladesh Calls for International Legal Expertise in Adani Power Deal Investigation

Bangladesh has sought global legal expertise for a thorough review of controversial power deals, including contracts with India’s Adani Power.

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Pakistani Authorities Crack Down on Pro-Khan Protesters, Seal Off Capital

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters have been arrested as Islamabad locks down ahead of rally demanding his release from prison.

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Fatal Cargo Plane Crash Near Vilnius Airport Leaves One Dead

A cargo plane crash near Vilnius airport has left one dead, and three injured

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Trial Begins for Paul Pogba’s Brother and Associates in Alleged Extortion Case

The trial of Paul Pogba's brother and five others for alleged extortion begins in Paris on November 26.

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Developing Nations Condemn ‘Abysmally Poor’ COP29 $300 Billion UN Climate Agreement

Developing nations have denounced the UN's $300 billion climate agreement, saying it is not enough

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Deadly Israeli Missile Strike Eight-Storey Building in Beirut

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut has killed four, injured over 20, and flattened an eight-storey residential building.

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Gatwick Airport South Terminal Evacuated, Bomb Disposal Team Deployed Suspicious Item Found In Luggage

Gatwick Airport's South Terminal was evacuated after a suspected prohibited item was found, prompting bomb disposal team deployment.

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‘We’re Going to Begin to License Actors’, Says AGN President in A Bid For Standardisation

AGN president Rollas has stressed the need for actor licensing to ensure fair compensation and protection of actors.

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Kenya Cancels Adani Contracts as US Prosecutors Charge Tycoon with Fraud

Kenya has cancelled airport and energy deals with Adani following US bribery and fraud charges against the tycoon.

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Brazil’s Former President Bolsonaro, 36 Others Indicted Over Alleged Coup Attempt In Brazil

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro and 36 others have been indicted for allegedly attempting a coup after his 2022 election defeat.

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