Tiktoker sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for insulting President
A court in Uganda has sentenced Edward Awebwa, 24, a tiktoker to six years in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and…
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India’s Modi makes first Russia visit since Ukraine invasion
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Moscow for a two-day visit, his first since Russia sent troops into Ukraine – an action that has…
“He is planning exit to Morocco via Cameroon” – EFCC alerts Interpol about Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested INTERPOL to watch-list former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in three North African countries: Morocco, Tunisia, and…
JUST IN: Keir Starmer officially appointed UK prime minister
Britain’s head of state, King Charles III, officially appointed Labour leader, Keir Starmer as prime minister during an audience at Buckingham Palace. A statement on Friday,…
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak announces resignation as UK Prime Minister
The immediate past UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced his resignation from the government house and as the leader of the Conservative Party Rishi Sunak,…
JUST IN: Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president for 2nd term
South Africa’s seventh democratically elected President Cyril Ramaphosa was officially sworn in Wednesday for a second term in office after his reelection by parliament last Friday.…
BREAKING: Plane carrying Malawi Vice President disappears off radar
A plane carrying the Vice President of Malawi and nine others has reportedly disappeared off the radar in the South African country. There are mounting concerns…
Nigeria celebrates Israel at 76th Independence Day
Over 350 guests, including government officials, religious leaders, diplomats, and business leaders, gathered to celebrate Israel’s 76th Independence Day and the robust bilateral relations between Israel…
50 people caught trying to enter Ireland from UK without visas over four days
Irish police detected 50 people attempting to enter Ireland from the UK illegally last week. The Gardaí said they were refused leave to land and were…
Iran declares five-day mourning for President Raisi, appoints Mokhber as Interim President
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has announced that First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber is in charge of the executive branch following the death of President Ebrahim…