South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has temporarily withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in India, with the Presidency saying he has been advised by…
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Ekiti- born cleric allegedly murdered in South Africa
The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has alleged the killing of a 58-year-old Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fakunle, an indigene of Iye,…
Power outages spur Massive Protest in Gambia
Eniola Yekini Residents took to the streets overnight in The Gambia, burning tyres and chanting against the president in protest over blackouts that have dogged the country since June and…
UK launches Training Scheme for aspiring criminal lawyers
Eniola Yekini The UK government has launched a £1.5 million-a-year scheme to help train up to 100 new criminal barristers every year. The scheme, launched on Tuesday, September 1, will…
World Youngest King, Oyo Nyimba Dies At 34
Eniola Yekini King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at the age…
Dolly Parton: Trump orders flags to be flown at half-mast in honour
US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the country to be flown at half-staff for one week following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton. Trump made…
Country Helping Iran to receive Sanction – Trump
The 47th United States (US) President Donald Trump has launched a major new campaign to target Iran’s economy, threatening tremendous punishment on any country that helps or does business with…
Breaking! Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister , Meets King Charles
Andy Burnham has formally become the UK prime minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace, the fourth person to hold the role in less than four years and the…
Lebanon’s president departs for Washington to meet Trump
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday left Beirut for Washington, where he is expected to meet Donald Trump, the Lebanese presidency said, after talks between Lebanon and Israel wrapped up…
US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors
The United States has expanded its sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector, taking further aim at the network of petroleum shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said. Treasury Secretary…