Frances Ibiefo

Man Arrested in New York for Setting Woman on Fire in Brooklyn Subway

A suspect has been apprehended in Brooklyn subway after woman was set ablaze and died at the scene.

2 weeks ago

Dele Farotimi Granted N30 Million Bail In Defamation Trial

Dele Farotimi has been granted N30 million bail in his defamation case, with conditions including surrendering his passport.

2 weeks ago

Okey Ikechukwu Calls for Strategic Reforms Amid Capacity Gaps in Government Agencies

Okey Ikechukwu has criticised overstaffing in government offices, fostering a culture of unearned salaries and low productivity.

2 weeks ago

Prosecutors Seek Six-Year Sentence for Italian Deputy PM Salvini

A verdict is expected Friday in Matteo Salvini's trial for kidnapping and dereliction of duty over a 2019 migrant rescue…

3 weeks ago

US Diplomats Arrive in Syria for First Visit Since Assad’s Ouster

US diplomats visit Syria for the first time since Assad's ouster, seeking information on missing journalist Austin Tice.

3 weeks ago

Security Analyst Macharry Calls for Revival of Traditional Dispute Mechanisms to Tackle Security Crisis in the North

Confidence Macharry, Security Analyst has emphasised restoring traditional dispute resolution and enhancing governance to reduce Nigeria’s crime rates and socio-political…

3 weeks ago

China, India Commit to Resolving Himalayan Border Dispute Post 2020 Standoff

China and India are set to pursue "fair and reasonable" solutions for their border dispute.

3 weeks ago

Naval Speedboat Collision Off Mumbai Coast Claims 13 Lives

A naval speedboat has collided with a passenger ferry off Mumbai's coast, killing 13 people and leaving over 100 rescued.

3 weeks ago

Tunji-Ojo: Nigeria to Expand Contactless Passport Renewal To UK, US, Italy, France in January

Nigeria’s Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo has revealed a contactless passport expansion to the UK, US, and others by January.

3 weeks ago

CBN Sets N100,000 Daily Withdrawal Limit on PoS Terminals, Introduces Other Guidelines

The CBN has introduced a N100,000 daily withdrawal limit on PoS terminals as part of efforts to promote a cashless…

3 weeks ago

High-Speed Rail Service Between Paris and Berlin Launched

The inaugural high-speed rail service between Paris and Berlin launched, promising an 8-hour journey between the two capitals.

3 weeks ago

Veteran Broadcaster Alan Jones Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving 10 Young Men

Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of sexual abuse.

3 weeks ago

Tragedy in Utah: Five Family Members, Including Three Children, Found Dead in West Valley City Home

Excerpt: Five family members, including three children, were found dead in a Utah home, with a 17-year-old injured and hospitalised.…

3 weeks ago

Nissan and Honda Deny Merger Reports, Confirm Talks on Future Collaboration

Nissan and Honda have confirmed discussions on closer collaboration but deny merger reports.

3 weeks ago

Mauritius Seeks Amendments to Chagos Islands Deal, PM Criticises Original Terms

Mauritius has submitted changes to the Chagos Islands agreement, seeking better terms for national benefit under new Prime Minister Ramgoolam.

3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor Confirms Negotiations for Boxing Exhibition with Logan Paul

Conor McGregor has confirmed negotiations for a boxing exhibition with Logan Paul in India, dismissing UFC fight rumours.

3 weeks ago

Royal Mail to Enter Foreign Ownership for the First Time in 500 Years

The UK government has approved the £3.6 billion sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. The…

3 weeks ago

Kenyan Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist Edwin Chiloba

Jacktone Odhiambo was sentenced to 50 years for the 2023 murder of gay rights activist Edwin Chiloba in Kenya.

3 weeks ago

Former Informant Who Falsely Implicated Bidens in Bribery Scandal Pleads Guilty

Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov has pleaded guilty to fabricating bribery allegations against President Biden and son Hunter.

3 weeks ago

Canada’s Finance Minister Freeland Steps Down Over Clashes with Trudeau on Trump Tariff Response

Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned over policy disagreements with Prime Minister Trudeau regarding Trump's tariff threats.

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