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US Could Sanction Putin Personally If Russia Invades Ukraine, Biden Says

US President Joe Biden says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. Mr Biden said…

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Nigeria to Amend Oil Law as Buhari Suspends Fuel Subsidy Removal for 18 Months

Nigeria's federal government finally failed in its efforts to remove the highly contentious subsidy on petrol on Tuesday  when it…

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Nigeria’s Parliament Passes Amended Electoral Bill

Nigeria's Senate on Tuesday passed the harmonised Clause 84 of the 2010 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2022, which allows political…

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Pinnick Commends Eagles’ Endeavour Despite AFCON Ouster, Shifts Focus to World Cup Play-Off with Ghana

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Sunday commended the efforts of the Super Eagles despite…

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Australian Open: Navratilova Blasts Peng Shuai T-Shirt Ban

Retired tennis star Martina Navratilova has blasted a decision by Australian Open organisers to ban T-shirts supporting Chinese player Peng…

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French Fashion Designer Thierry Mugler Dies Aged 73

French fashion designer Thierry Mugler has died at the age of 73, his representatives have announced. He was known for…

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Cameroon: More Than a Dozen Dead in Yaounde Nightclub Fire

At least 16 people have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in Yaounde, Cameroon’s capital, the government…

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Taiwan Reports New Large-Scale Chinese Air Force Incursion

Taiwan has reported the largest incursion since October by China’s air force into its air defence zone, with the island’s…

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Burkina Faso President Kabore ‘Detained’ By Mutinous Soldiers

Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has been detained by mutinying soldiers, according to news reports citing security officials.…

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German Navy Chief Resigns for Saying Putin Deserves Respect

Germany's navy chief stepped down on Saturday after drawing criticism for saying Russian President Vladimir Putin deserved respect and that…

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