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10

2025

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Trump Sentenced In Hush Money Case,Judge Declines To Impose Any Punishment

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Ten days to his official return to the White House, United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump was formally sentenced Friday, January 10, in his hush money case. However, the judge did not impose any punishment. In the case, Trump was accused of doctoring his business’ records to veil a $130,000 payoff to porn actor Stormy Daniels. She was paid, late in Trump’s 2016 campaign, not to tell the public about a sexual encounter she maintains the two had a decade earlier. Nonetheless, the court verdict cements Trump’s conviction while unchaining him to return to the White House unencumbered by the…

Dec

26

2024

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France Offering Nigeria Money To Destabilize Niger -General Tiani Claims

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Lake Chad Basin counter-terrorism and insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, has disclosed that Niger Republic military junta leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, alleged that France has been offering Nigeria funds to destabilize the country and its neighbours. Makama disclosed this in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday. Continuing, he said Gen. Tiani believes the plan is to establish a French military base in Borno state, a state in far Northern Nigeria contiguous to Niger Republic. Aside that, another French action, he stated,is the recruitment and funding of terrorists from the Islamic State of West Africa (ISWAP) bloc to…

Jul

13

2024

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Unpacking the Damaging Side Effects of Sissoco Embalo Against Pan-African Politics

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Introduction The current president of Guinea Bissau, one of the West African countries, President Umaru Sissoco Embalo, is a prominent figure in Pan-American politics because the country recently enjoyed the spotlight in 2020 when he was elected and sworn in as the youngest African president. It gave him a lot of edge, including becoming the Chairman of ECOWAS, backed by the then president of Nigeria, President Mohammed Buhari. However, he has been making headlines recently for the wrong reasons and his controversial actions. While Embalo's intentions may be subjective, the consequences of his decisions have been objectively devastating for the…

Feb

05

2024

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King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer, Says Buckingham Palace

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King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement the King began “regular treatments” on Monday. Buckingham Palace says the King “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible”. He will postpone his public engagements and it is expected other senior royals will help to stand in for him during his treatment. No further…

Sep

11

2022

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Russia’s Putin Congratulates Charles III As He Takes Oaths To Become King

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Charles III has sworn an oath as he was proclaimed king during an elaborate ceremony at St James’ Palace, London on Saturday. The death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II was formally announced by the Accession Council. It was after then that Charles III was named as king. Russian President Vladimir Putin was among the first set of World leaders to send goodwill messages. Shortly after the official proclamation of King Charles III at a pomp-filled ceremony in London, the Russian strongman offered his “sincerest congratulations”. King Charles III “Please receive my sincerest congratulations on your accession to the throne,”…

Aug

14

2022

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Kenya Elections: William Ruto, Raila Odinga In Tight Race For President

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BBC News, Nairobi13 August 2022 With almost half of the results from Kenya's presidential election now confirmed, the two main candidates are running neck and neck. Deputy President William Ruto has taken a slight lead over ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga - 51% against 48%. The head of the electoral commission has admitted that announcing the result of Tuesday's election is too slow. The verification of results has been stopped several times after complaints by supporters of the main candidates. Ruto...ahead On Saturday night, Mr Odinga's supporters entered a restricted area and accosted electoral officials, accusing them of tampering with the…

Mar

11

2022

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As Sanctions Bite, Russia Goes On The Offensive

BREAKING, Economy, Foreign

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reacted to the ongoing mass withdrawal of companies from his country over its invasion of Ukraine. On Thursday he endorsed a plan to nationalize foreign-owned businesses that flee the country. The Russian government has been alarmed over job losses and other economic pain the exodus is inflicting. Putin’s approval of the plan, scheduled to be discussed in Russia’s parliament, came as Goldman Sachs said it was “winding down” its business in Russia, following hundreds of other Western firms that have closed or suspended operations. During a meeting with government officials Thursday, Putin said Russia must…

Feb

08

2022

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Russia’s Media Decry Western ‘hysteria’ Over Ukraine

BREAKING, Foreign, Media

As fear of a Russian invasion of Ukraine builds in the West, Russia’s usually propaganda-heavy media has been curiously quiet. For the most part, most Russians see the upbeat of events in Ukraine as "hysteria" induced by the West, most especially the US. On recent TV news bulletins, the crisis – which has seen Russia mass around 100,000 troops on the Ukrainian border amid widespread fears of an invasion – is rarely given top billing. On Tuesday night, the Ukraine situation was relegated to fourth place in the nightly news broadcasts on Russia’s three main TV channels. Instead, broadcasters led…