Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Election Conspiracy Charges
Former president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to criminal charges that he conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election and defraud the American people. Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, entered his plea during a nearly 30-minute hearing at the same Washington courthouse where hundreds of his supporters have been convicted for their...
Nigeria, South Africa to establish joint council on industry, trade and investment
Patricia Ngwenya - South Africa The federal government of Nigeria and the Republic of South Africa have agreed to establish a joint economic advisory council on industry, trade and investment. This was the highpoint of trade talks between Presidents of the two countries yesterday Thursday 3rd October, at the Union buildings, Pretoria, South Africa. President Muhammadu Buhari is on a three...
French President Macron Picks 34-Year-Old Gabriel Attal As Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday picked Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister in a bid to give new momentum to his government. The 34-year-old Attal becomes France’s youngest and first openly gay head of government. Following days of speculation, Macron yesterday accepted the resignation of Elisabeth Borne, 62, who stepped down along with the rest of the government after serving less...
Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected First Female Namibian President
The first female president of Namibia was sworn in Tuesday by the ruling SWAPO party, which won the contested elections last week. The main opposition has already stated that it does not recognize the disputed vote. Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took just over 57 percent of ballots, followed by the candidate for the main opposition, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC),...
Israel Airstrikes Kill 42 Palestinians, Rockets Fired From Gaza
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza destroyed several homes on Sunday, killing 42 Palestinians, including 10 children, health officials said, as militants fired rockets at Israel with no end in sight to seven days of fighting. The Israeli military said the civilian casualties were unintentional. It said its jets attacked a tunnel system used by militants, which collapsed, bringing the homes...
Fuel Subsidy Puts Nigerian Economy At High Risk Says World Bank
The World Bank has disclosed that increasing fuel subsidy puts the Nigerian economy at a high risk as subsidy payments could significantly impact public finance and pose debt sustainability concerns. This was made known by the Washington-based lende...
The EU’s Russian Oil Ban Is A Big Achievement, But The Limits Of Western Unity Will Face Further Tests Down The Road
The European Union’s historic agreement to ban the vast majority of imports of Russian oil by the end of the year is without question a major achievement. Getting 27 countries, many of whom have historically been utterly reliant on Russian energy, ...
US President Joe Biden Weeps As He Loses 13-Year-Old Dog, Champ
US President, Joe Biden has expressed grief over the death of his 13-year-old German Shepherd dog, Champ describing it as cherished champion. The cause of Champ's death was not disclosed, it may not be unconnected with old age. In a Facebook post in his verified account, President Biden extolled Champ for identifying with the family and connecting with its feelings during...
Ex-Super Eagles coach, Rohr Pens Three-year Contract With Benin Republic
Gernot Rohr, a former head coach of the Super Eagles, has agreed to a three-year contract to lead the Benin Republic national team. Rohr will reportedly be introduced by the Benin Football Federation at a news conference on Friday, according to La Nouvelle Tribune. Former Benin international Moussa Latoundji, who has been temporarily in command of the Squirrels, will hand the...
President Biden Overturns Trump Ban On Transgender US Troops
US President Joe Biden on Monday overturned Donald Trump’s ban on transgender personnel serving in the military, saying “all Americans” qualified to serve should be able to do so. Biden’s new policy was set in an executive order signed at the White House. “Simply put, transgender service members will no longer be subject to the possibility of discharge or separation on...
