Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Re-elected President, Electoral Commission Says
Zimbabwe's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, was declared the winner of this week's presidential election with 52.6% of the vote, according to the country's electoral commission on Saturday. Mnangagwa, who succeeded longstanding leader Robert Mugabe following an army coup in 2017, was generally expected to win re-election for a second term. According to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, his primary rival, Nelson Chamisa, received...
Ukrainians Are Afraid To ‘Open Their Mouths’ Because They Are Terrorize By Authorities – Putin
Many residents of Ukraine are afraid to ‘even open their mouths’ because the current government terrorizes those who do not support Kiev's policies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday at a plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). "In Ukraine, for a long time, power has actually fallen into the hands of extreme nationalists and neo-Nazis, and they...
‘For a Stronger Alumni Network’ – Osifo Declares for UBAANA President
By Ogochukwu Isioma In a vibrant declaration that has reverberated across the University of Benin alumni community in North America, Comrade Osasere Favour Osifo—the outgoing Vice President of the University of Benin Alumni Association North America (UBAANA)—has formally announced his candidacy for the presidency of the association. With a proven record of transformative leadership, generous philanthropy, and unwavering commitment to his...
“US Visa Applicants To Face Online Scrutiny” – US Mission Nigeria
The US Mission in Nigeria has issued a warning to visa applicants about the online scrutiny they may face as part of the application process. According to the mission, in a post on X yesterday, consular officers search publicly available information about applicants online, a policy geared towards guaranteeing the safety of US citizens and visitors. “What is online presence review?...
Trump Rules Out Removing FED Chief, Indicates Possible Reduction In China Tariffs
Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he had no plans to dismiss the chair of the US Federal Reserve and indicated a "substantial" reduction in tariffs on China, offering reassurance to global markets unsettled by his tough trade stance. Trump’s recent outbursts against Fed boss Jerome Powell had fanned concern that he would oust him, sending jitters through markets. The president...
Billions In Aid Needed To Revive Gaza — UN
On Monday, the United Nations announced that, according to its estimates, rebuilding Gaza following the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant organization Hamas would require billions of dollars. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, suspending a 15-month-old war that has devastated the Gaza Strip and inflamed the Middle East. According to Israeli tallies, the Hamas attack...
Actress Gabrielle Union Reveals She Splits Household Bills 50/50 With Husband
American actress and activist, Gabrielle Union, 50, have said that she splits the bills of household family finances with her athlete husband, Dwyane Wade, who is worth $175 million. Union revealed this in a recent interview with Bloomberg, which went viral on Tuesday. The activist, worth $40 million, spoke about her mindset regarding saving money and being financially conservative. She said, "I'm...
French Diplomat Highlights Need To Maintain Dialogue With Russia
Paris believes that it’s important to maintain channels for dialogue with Moscow and opposes attempts to isolate Russia, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Tuesday. "It is very important to have channels for communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin," she told the France Inter radio station. "Isolation would be the worst policy option," she stressed. Colonna noted that "efforts to...
Simon Ekpa Released Hours After Grilling By Finnish Police
Finnish police on Thursday released a popular pro-Biafra separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, hours after he was arrested and grilled. ABN TV earlier reported that Finnish authorities arrested Ekpa. The police escorted the separatist out of his apartment in Lahti. Ekpa was later released on Thursday evening after the police allegedly arrested him for a suspected crime in Finland. The Finnish Central Criminal...
Fears As America Becomes Number One Country To Record 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths In A Day
The US was the first country to report 1,000 coronavirus deaths in a single day on Wednesday as the death toll soared past 5,000. With more than 216,000 infections across the country, America is now worse affected by COVID-19 than any other country in the world has been. The virus shows no signs of slowing down, despite the entire nation is...
