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General Yakubu Gowon Pays Tribute to Late U.S President Jimmy Carter

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has paid glowing tributes to the late former U.S President, Jimmy Carter, for his pivotal role in eradicating Guinea worm disease in Nigeria and across Africa.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Faces Trial Over Alleged Libyan Campaign Financing

Former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, is facing trial on allegations of accepting illegal campaign financing from the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi during his 2007 presidential campaign. The trial, which began on Monday in Paris, marks another chapter in the 69-year-old politician’s series of legal troubles since leaving office in 2012.

Germany Launches Online Visa Portal for Nigerian Skilled Workers

Germany has launched a new online platform aimed at streamlining the visa application process for Nigerians aspiring to work, study, or reunite with family...

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Nigeria, Three Other African Nations

Nigeria is set to host Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Chinese Foreign Minister, during his African tour this month.

Drunk Zambian Police Officer Frees 13 Suspects on New Year’s Eve

In a bizarre incident, a police detective in Zambia freed 13 detainees from custody on New Year’s Eve to let them celebrate the holiday.

President Biden Declares January 9 National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter

U.S. President Joe Biden has declared January 9, 2025, a National Day of Mourning in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away...

President Tinubu Mourns the Death of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the United States over the death of former President Jimmy...

Jeju Air Plane Crashes in South Korea, 120 Dead

A Jeju Air flight carrying 181 people from Bangkok, Thailand, to South Korea tragically crashed on arrival at Muan International Airport on Sunday, leaving...

Chinese Man Sentenced to Death for Killing 35 in Zhuhai Car Attack

A 62-year-old man, Fan Weiqiu, who carried out a deliberate car attack that killed 35 people in Zhuhai, southern China, has been sentenced to...

Biden Commutes 37 Federal Death Sentences Ahead of Trump’s Return to Presidency

United States President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life imprisonment without parole, marking a significant move...

President Macron Names François Bayrou as Prime Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou, a centrist leader and head of the MoDem party, as the country’s new Prime Minister. The announcement,...

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup

The 2034 FIFA Men’s World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia, while the 2030 tournament will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal, and...

Israeli Forces Begin Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Under Ceasefire Agreement

Israeli forces have initiated their first withdrawal from the town of Al-Khiam in southern Lebanon, marking a significant step in the implementation of a...

French PM Michel Barnier Resigns After No-Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier tendered his resignation on Thursday after losing a parliamentary vote of no confidence, plunging France into deeper political and...

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