Frances Ibiefo

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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Republican David McCormick Triumphs As Democrat Sen. Bob Casey Concedes After Recount

Republican David McCormick won Pennsylvania Senate seat as Democratic Sen. Bob Casey concedes after recount and legal battles.

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Trudeau Announces Temporary Tax Relief and Cheques Amid Rising Living Costs

Trudeau's government has announced plans for temporary tax relief, cheques for Canadians amid rising costs and the looming federal election.

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Opposition Parties in Congo Urge Protests Over Proposed Constitutional Changes by President Tshisekedi

Congo's opposition has demanded protests over President Tshisekedi’s plan to draft a new constitution, fearing term limit changes.

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Indian Entrepreneur Adani Charged with Fraud in US Over Massive Indian Solar Deal

Indian tycoon Adani has been indicted in the US for allegedly bribing officials in a major Indian solar project.

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Volcanic Eruption Strikes Reykjanes Peninsula for the Seventh Time Since December

A seventh volcanic eruption since December has occurred on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, posing gas warnings but no aviation threat.

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Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye Allegedly Abducted, Detained in Military Jail

Ugandan opposition leader Besigye, has been allegedly abducted during a book launch in Kenya, and transferred to Kampala military jail.

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Dan Ulasi: Presidency’s Response To Obasanjo’s Critisism Of Tinubu Administration Was Far From Civil

Former PDP Chairman Ulasi has criticised the presidency's uncivil response to Obasanjo, stressing democracy's dependence on decorum and strategic leadership.

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Biden Approves Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine

Biden has approved anti-personnel mines for Ukraine as the US embassy in Kyiv warns of potential air attack.

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Trump Chooses McMahon for Education, Mehmet Oz for Medicare and Medicaid, Lutnick for Commerce

Trump nominates Dr. Oz for Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, and Howard Lutnick for Commerce in his Cabinet.

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EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Dismisses Two Officials Over Alleged Corruption

EFCC’s Olukoyede has dismissed two staff members over corruption, vowing to prosecute and reinforce transparency amid ongoing reforms.

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DeSantis to Announce Rubio’s Senate Successor by January

Florida Governor DeSantis said he plans to decide on Rubio's Senate replacement by early January, with several candidates under review.

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Diocese Ousts Church Leader After Investigation Reveals Mismanagement, Unauthorised Transfers

Brooklyn Monsignor removed after investigation into financial misconduct and mismanagement following Sabrina Carpenter’s controversial music video shoot at church.

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Hakeem Jeffries Re-elected as House Democratic Leader

Hakeem Jeffries has been re-elected as Democratic leader, remaining the highest-ranking Black official in Congress, despite the Republican majority.

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