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Pope Francis faces ‘Civil War’ as criticisms intensify after Pope Benedict’s death
From his reforms to his foreign relations, criticism of Pope Francis has intensified since the death of his predecessor Benedict...
Read moreDetailsSalman Rushdie releases new novel, his 15th, 6 months after US knife attack
Salman Rushdie’s new novel, Victory City, will be published on Tuesday, nearly six months after a man repeatedly stabbed the novelist onstage during a...
Read moreDetailsBloody Monday as earthquake kills over 200, injures many hundreds
A powerful earthquake has hit a wide area in south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, killing more than 100 people...
Read moreDetailsUkraine: Zelenskiy, Sunak speak as Challenger Tank training starts
The US is sending Ukraine a new $2.1 billion weapons package, the Pentagon said Friday, including a new ground-launched, bomb-tipped...
Read moreDetailsNigeria, Niger Republic sign agreement on border frequency coordination
Nigeria and Republic of Niger have signed a bilateral agreement in Abuja for coordination of frequency utilisation along their borders...
Read moreDetailsUS imposes visa restrictions on influential Nigerians undermining democracy
The United States has announced visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process. Announcing this on...
Read moreDetails1,071 police officers under probe over sex harassment, domestic violence
British Metropolitan Police will institute an investigative team to probe a total of 1,633 sex offences and domestic abuse cases...
Read moreDetailsPope Francis’ visit to Africa 31 January to 5 February comes at a defining moment for the Catholic Church
By Stan Chu Ilo During his planned visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan in February 2023, Pope...
Read moreDetailsRepublican McCarthy emerges US House Speaker
Republican favorite Kevin McCarthy was named Speaker of the US House of Representatives on Saturday as he quelled a fierce...
Read moreDetailsFans bid farewell to Brazilian soccer Great Pelé with 24-hour wake
The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering...
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Nnamdi Kanu files fresh motion, seeks quashing of all charges
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to...
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