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Featured
31 die in Mali as bus plunges off bridge
Thirty-one people were killed in Mali on Tuesday and 10 others wounded when a bus travelling toward Burkina Faso fell off a bridge in the country’s southeast, the Transport ministry said. It added that the accident occurred at around 5:00 pm (1700 GMT) at a bridge crossing the Bagoe river. “A bus that was leaving Kenieba commune for Burkina Faso…
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Sports
Super Eagles dedicate AFCON win against Angola to late Okwaraji
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dedicated their 1-0 victory against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations to the memory of the late Samuel Okwaraji. Okwaraji, a Nigerian international, slumped and died while playing in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Angola in Lagos. In celebration of their victory against Angola at…
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Sports
Fury’s heavyweight title bout with Usyk postponed
Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk after the British heavyweight suffered a “freak cut” above his eye during a sparring session in Riyadh, Queensberry Promotions announced Friday. Fury’s World Boxing Council title and Ukrainian fighter Usyk’s World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation, and World Boxing Organisation belts were all set to be up…
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UN Security Council to Discuss Venezuela’s Annexation Claims on Guyana
The United Nations Security Council is set to convene a closed-door session on Friday to address the escalating tensions between Venezuela and neighboring Guyana, fueled by Venezuela’s renewed claims over a significant portion of Guyana’s territory. The dispute, rooted in historical disagreements dating back over a century, has taken a concerning turn as Venezuela, led by President Nicolas Maduro, intensifies…
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NEWS
US Consults Gulf Allies on Potential Action Against Houthi Rebels
The United States says it has initiated consultations with Gulf allies to explore the possibility of military intervention against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The move comes in response to the rebels’ escalating attacks on ships in the Red Sea, as revealed by sources familiar with the discussions. At this early stage, the talks are in a preliminary phase, and both…
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Arts & Culture
Oxford English Dictionary Crowns ‘Rizz’ as Word of the Year 2023
In a move to capture the evolving linguistic landscape, the Oxford University Press, renowned for the Oxford English Dictionary, has declared “rizz” as the Word of the Year for 2023. The selection process, engaging over 32,000 public votes, featured contenders like “Swifttie” and “situation ship.” Originating from social media, “rizz” gained prominence after actor Tom Holland’s mention in a Buzzfeed…
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Crime
Kidnappers Abduct 13-Year-Old Schoolgirl in Lagos
Lagos, December 5, 2023: The family of 13-year-old Miracle Adereti is seeking urgent intervention from the police after she was reportedly kidnapped by an unknown gang in the Ikotun area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on Friday, December 1, as Miracle was returning from school. According to reports, the kidnappers had trailed Miracle to school in the morning, patiently…
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Technology
Singapore Aims to Triple AI Workforce to 15,000 in Updated National Strategy
Singapore, December 5, 2023: In a bid to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Singapore is embarking on an initiative to triple its pool of AI practitioners to 15,000. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the updated national strategy, outlining plans to achieve this goal through a combination of local training initiatives and international hiring. Speaking at an event on…
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Africa
UN Women Representative Emphasizes Gender Equality, Not Confrontation
Abuja, December 5, 2023: Beatrice Eyong, the United Nations Women Representative to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, clarified on Monday that the call for gender equality does not involve challenging men for their positions. Speaking at the UN Women Nigeria Media Partners Conference 2023 in Abuja, Eyong emphasized that the focus is on providing equal opportunities…
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NEWS
Ashanti and Nelly Expecting First Child Together
Celebrated personalities Ashanti, 43, and Nelly, 49, are reportedly joyfully anticipating the arrival of their first child together, according to information from an insider shared with US Weekly. The source disclosed, “Nelly and Ashanti are eagerly awaiting the birth of their first baby together.” While this marks Ashanti’s first venture into parenthood, the acclaimed duo, known for hits like “Dilemma,”…
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Africa
Womanifesto demands Jatau’s unconditional release, condemns prolonged detention
Lagos, December 6, 2023: Womanifesto, an advocacy group for women’s rights, has called for the immediate release of Rhoda Jatau, who has been reportedly accused of blasphemy after condemning the public lynching of Deborah Yakubu. Jatau, a 45-year-old mother and a staff member of the Medical Department of Warji Local Government, has been in prison since May 22, 2022, for…
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Healthcare
WHO Urges Israel to Reverse Order on Gaza Medical Warehouses Amidst Humanitarian Concerns
In a plea for urgent action, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called on Israel to reverse its directive to empty medical warehouses in the southern Gaza Strip. The WHO received an order to remove supplies from its two medical warehouses within 24 hours, citing concerns that ground operations could render them unusable amid…
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Crime
Nigeria Secures Conviction of Four Boko Haram Financiers
Abuja, December 4, 2023: The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully secured the conviction of four individuals identified as Boko Haram financiers. The convicted individuals, Zana Zarama, Modu Aisami, Umar Mohammed, and Bunu Kame, received their prison terms on Monday after pleading guilty to charges brought against them during a special trial at the Federal High Court in Dawaki, Abuja.…
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NEWS
AGF Laments Delayed Funding, Pledges Reform for 2024 Budget
Abuja, December 4, 2023: The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, revealed that the Ministry received releases for capital expenditure in the 2023 budget as late as December 1, 2023, less than 30 days before the fiscal year’s end. Fagbemi expressed his concern over the impact of the delayed release on the 2023 budget performance while…
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News
Four Benue State House Assembly Members Suspended for Disrupting Proceedings
Makurdi, December 4, 2023: The 10th Benue State House Assembly has suspended four of its members for a three-month period. The suspension follows their alleged interference, causing disruptions in the smooth functioning of legislative affairs during Monday’s session. The suspended members are Honourable Solomon Gyila, representing Gwer West State Constituency; Honorable Douglass Akya, a member representing Makurdi South; Rt. Honorable…
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Nigeria
Your anointed candidate will disappoint you – Prophet warns Obaseki
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a prophetic warning to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. The spiritual leader is urging caution in the selection of an anointed candidate, predicting disappointment and failure for the chosen one. According to a statement by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele emphasized that Governor Obaseki’s current anointed…
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football
Qatar 2022: The Upsets, Wins and losses so far
As FIFA World Cup 2022 hosted in the middle eastern country, Qatar recorded an average of 90% attendance in each game making it top the list of world cup with highest fans attendance, it is worthy to note the iconic upsets that made the most expensive soccer sporting event in history that glued fans to it. Before the start of…
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