Frances Ibiefo

Tottenham’s Bentancur Banned, Fined $126,000 for Derogatory Remarks About South Koreans

Tottenham's Bentancur has been banned from seven matches and fined $126,000 for making an offensive comment about teammate Son Heung-min.

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Sweden Updates War, Crisis Pamphlet, Reflecting Escalating Global Tensions

Nordic countries have updated crisis preparedness guides, urging citizens to be self-sufficient amid escalating global tensions and security threats.

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International Smuggling Ring Trial Begins in Minnesota After Tragic Border Deaths

Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand are facing charges related to a human smuggling operation that resulted in four deaths.

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Supreme Court Strikes Out States’ Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality Of EFCC Act

The Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the EFCC Act, affirming its legality without state ratification.

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Segun Sopitan Raises Concerns Over Electoral Transparency Ahead of Ondo Gubernatorial Election

Segun Sopitan has warned of increasing electoral apathy and transparency issues ahead of Ondo State's gubernatorial election, questioning military involvement.

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Tropical Storm Sara Hits Honduras, Poses Flood Risk for Central America and Mexico

Tropical Storm Sara has hit Honduras, bringing heavy rainfall and flood risks to Central America, Mexico, and Belize.

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Kim Jong Un Pushes for Rapid Mass Production of Exploding Drones in Latest Military Display

North Korean President Kim Jong Un has called for rapid mass production of exploding drones.

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Marxist President Dissanayake Secures Parliamentary Majority in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's new Marxist President Dissanayake won a parliamentary majority, securing a mandate for economic reforms.

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US Court Sentences Couple For Laundering Stolen Bitcoin From Bitfinex Hack

A hacker has been sentenced to five years in US prison for laundering proceeds from major cryptocurrency theft

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Michael Oglegba: Benue State Is Embracing Mechanisation to Transform Agriculture

Benue State’s Commissioner for Finance has emphasised the need for farming to evolve from a lifestyle to a profitable venture.

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Maori MPs Disrupt New Zealand Parliament with Haka Over Controversial Treaty Bill

Maori MPs disrupted New Zealand's parliament with a haka to protest a controversial bill reinterpreting the 1840 treaty.

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Heightened Security for France-Israel Match After Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Attacked

Paris deployed 4,000 police officers for a high-risk France-Israel football match, ensuring security amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

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Man Killed by Own Explosives in Attempted Attack on Brazil’s Supreme Court

A man attempting to bomb Brazil's Supreme Court was killed by his own explosives in Brasília.

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Aminu Mohammed: UNIZIK’s VC Selection Process Was A ‘Total Disregard To Due Process and Rule of Law’

Professor Mohammad Aminu Mohammad has criticised UNIZIK’s VC appointment, claiming violations of due process and exclusion of qualified candidates.

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FCCPC Warns DisCos Against Flouting Meter Replacement Directive

FCCPC has warned Ikeja and Eko DisCos against defying meter replacement directive, threatening severe penalties for non-compliance.

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US Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years for Major Intelligence Leak

US Air National Guardsman, Teixeira has been sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified Pentagon documents, including Ukraine war information.

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COP 29: UN Secretary General Guterres Calls On World Leaders to Fulfil Fossil Fuel Transition Pledges

UN Secretary-General Guterres urged world leaders to act on fossil fuel commitments and accelerate the clean energy transition at COP29.

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Haiti’s International Airport Shuts After Gangs Fire At Commercial Flight

Haiti's airport has been closed after gangs fired at a flight, while the new interim prime minister has vowed to…

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Yale to Explore Beyoncé’s Impact on Music and Society in Upcoming Course

Yale University to offer a course exploring Beyoncé's profound influence on music, culture, and political discourse next year.

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Zelensky: Ukrainian Incursion In Kursk Has Tied Down 50,000 Russian Troops

Zelensky reported that the Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk region is tying down 50,000 Russian troops, limiting Moscow's offensive capabilities.

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