Three French police officers are set to face trial in Paris for the involuntary homicide of Cedric Chouviat, a 42-year-old man who repeatedly told officers, “I’m suffocating,” during his arrest in January 2020, according to a source close to the case who confirmed the information to AFP on Friday. At least two of the accused …
‘Very big mistake’—Trump reacts to UK government’s plan to end oil drilling in the North Sea
Former US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the UK government’s plan to phase out North Sea oil and gas production. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump called the decision a “very big mistake” and urged the UK to “open up the North Sea” and “get rid of windmills.” Trump’s comments appear …
Ghana scraps visa requirement for Africans
Ghana is set to become a visa-free destination for all African nationals beginning in early 2025 following the approval of the policy by President Nana Akufo-Addo in December. The president’s decision fulfills a promise he made during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, emphasizing the goal of fostering “stronger ties across Africa.” The visa-free policy is expected …
“Family Holiday Ends in Tragedy as 7-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Victorian River Near Campsite”
A family holiday ended in heartbreak after a seven-year-old boy drowned at a campsite in East Gippsland, Victoria. According to 7 News, emergency services were called to a site off Angusvale Track in Cobbannah, east of Melbourne, just before midday on Friday after the child was reported missing. After an extensive search, the boy …
Tinubu spent 180 of his 580 days in office abroad – Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s frequent overseas travels, stating that the President spent over 30% of his time in office, approximately 180 out of 580 days as of December 29, 2024, on more than 30 publicly recorded trips …
Rapper Jay-Z’s request to file a motion to dismiss rape case against him is granted
Jay-Z is reportedly making progress in his ongoing legal battle against an Alabama woman who accuses him of sexually assaulting her more than 24 years ago. Judge Analisa Torres on Thursday, January 2, granted a request made by the legal team of the 55-year-old rapper, whose name is Shawn Carter, to enter a dismissal motion …
“Anyone in the opposition who believes they are more influential than Peter Obi at the moment is simply deluding themselves,” Reno Omokri
Despite being a frequent critic of Peter Obi, Reno praised the former Labour Party presidential candidate, calling him the leading opposition figure in Nigeria. Reno wrote: “Peter Obi is undeniably the Number One opposition figure in Nigeria right now—no exceptions. “Anyone in any opposition party who thinks they are bigger than Obi at this …
Nigerian striker, Gift Orban joins Hoffenheim from Lyon
Bundesliga club, TSG Hoffenheim have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Gift Orban from Olympic Lyon. Hoffenheim paid €9 million plus €3 million add-ons for the forward to seal the transfer. The 22-year-old had fallen out of favour at Lyon after joining them a year ago from Belgian club Gent. Orban scored five times in …
Taliban bans windows overlooking places ‘usually used by women’ to stop women from being seen at home
Afghanistan’s Taliban supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued an order that new residential buildings should be constructed without windows looking onto “places usually used by women” and said that existing windows with such views should be blocked to prevent “obscene acts”. According to a statement released by the Taliban government spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, new buildings …
Unruly French passenger caught disrupting flights at Abuja airport sedated and deported – NCAA
An Unruly French passenger who was caught disrupting flight operations at the Abuja Airport on New Year’s Day after clashing with security agents, was also placed on a sedative and returned to his home state in Paris Charles de Gaulle, France . Recall that the unnamed foreign national was deboarded by Air France for disrupting …