Authorities in the United States have arrested and charged a Nigerian national who was accused of defrauding Americans in a sprawling benefits scheme. An indictment unsealed Wednesday said Matthew Abiodun Akande, based in Mexico, was the ringleader of a syndicate that used the personal identifying information of Americans to request …
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RWANDA has demanded £50 million (over $63.5 million) from the UK following the Labour government’s decision to scrap a controversial deportation agreement, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The agreement, originally signed in April 2022 under the UK’s previous Conservative government, allowed the deportation of irregular migrants arriving in the …
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AFRICA continues to attract millions of visitors eager to explore its diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultures. From the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the bustling souks of Morocco and the breathtaking safaris of Kenya, the continent offers unparalleled travel experiences. With record-breaking tourism numbers in 2024, Africa’s most …
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TWO Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli soldiers in Rafah in the Gaza Strip on Monday, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The Israeli army said that two suspects approached Israeli troops in the south of the Gaza Strip and posed an immediate threat, prompting the soldiers to fire at …
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THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is resisting mounting international pressure to engage in direct negotiations with the M23 rebel group which has advanced rapidly in the eastern region of the country in recent months. Despite recent calls from the UK and other international powers for inclusive dialogue, Prime Minister …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed confidence in salvaging his country’s relationship with the United States following a tense meeting with US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office. He stated that he remained open to further dialogue with Washington and was prepared to meet Trump again “to solve real …
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UNITED States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the US. The order grants government agencies and federally funded organisations the discretion to decide whether to continue offering services in languages other than English. The directive effectively nullifies a mandate introduced by …
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Britain’s King Charles III met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Sandringham retreat on Sunday. Charles welcomed Zelensky to the estate in eastern England for just under an hour on Sunday, immediately after the latter’s attendance at the defence summit on Ukraine in London. A military helicopter carrying Zelensky …
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Pope Francis, currently hospitalised with pneumonia, suffered a severe breathing “crisis” on Friday, prompting urgent medical intervention. The Vatican confirmed that the 88-year-old pontiff was placed on non-invasive mechanical ventilation and underwent bronchoaspiration, responding well to the treatment. The Holy See disclosed that the episode led to a sudden deterioration …
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ISRAELI Prime Minister’s Office announced on Sunday that all goods and supplies entering into the Gaza Strip will be stopped effective immediately. The decision comes after what the Israeli government describes as Hamas’s refusal to accept the Witkoff framework for continuing negotiations, a proposal that Israel had agreed to. Prime …
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