Written by A shallow magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe, US seismologists said, with no damages or injuries immediately reported by authorities. The US Geological Survey said the epicentre of the quake hit around 160 kilometres (100 miles) east of the Caribbean island at a depth of nine kilometres … Continue reading “Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Hits East Of Guadeloupe”
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has discharged and acquitted 12 travellers accused of killing a female police officer, Inspector Christiana Erekere. READ ALSO: Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons In Rivers Erekere was attached to the Taabaa Police Division in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of the state. Justice Augusta … Continue reading “Court Acquits 12 Travellers Accused Of Killing Female Police Officer In Rivers”
The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has faulted claim by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that the charges filed against her before the Federal Capital Territory High Court and the Federal High Court Abuja, amounts to an abuse of court process. The AGF’s office said the charges were … Continue reading “Alleged Defamation: Charges Against Natasha Not Abuse Of Court Process – AGF”
Former Mali prime minister Moussa Mara will spend one year in prison after a Bamako court sentenced him Monday following a social media post supporting political prisoners. His punishment for “undermining the credibility of the state and opposing legitimate authority” additionally includes a one-year suspended sentence. Mara, who was prime minister for eight months … Continue reading “Mali Ex-PM To Spend Year In Jail After Social Media Post Supporting Political Prisoners”
Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie, has made the shortlist for the FIFPRO Women’s XI with teammates Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Esther Okoronkwo — all instrumental in Nigeria’s 2024 WAFCON triumph — missing out. FIFPRO, which means the Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels, announced the shortlist on Monday. “The FIFPRO Women’s World … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie Nominated For FIFPRO Women’s World XI (FULL LIST)”
US President Donald Trump said Monday he had received an MRI scan during a recent hospital visit, providing an explanation for the first time for why he underwent a second medical exam in a year. The Republican billionaire — who turns 80 in June — has been accused of a lack of transparency over his … Continue reading “Trump Undergoes MRI Scan”
Juventus on Monday sacked coach Igor Tudor after the Serie A club’s 1-0 defeat by Lazio meant they had accumulated just five points in their last five matches. Men’s first team coach Massimiliano Brambilla will be on the bench for the match against Udinese on Wednesday, the Turin club said. “Juventus FC announces that … Continue reading “Juventus Sack Coach Igor Tudor”
Ten people went on trial in Paris Monday, charged with sexist online harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case linked to unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady in France and beyond. The trial comes after she and President Emmanuel Macron filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States at the … Continue reading “10 People Go On Trial Over Online Harassment Of French First Lady”
Serie A leaders Napoli could be without Kevin De Bruyne until early 2026 after the club confirmed he had suffered a hamstring injury. The former Manchester City midfielder was hurt while scoring a penalty in his team’s 3-1 home victory over Inter Milan on Saturday. After converting his spot kick, the 34-year-old Belgian froze … Continue reading “Napoli’s De Bruyne Unlikely To Play Again This Year”
The world’s oldest head of state, Paul Biya, extended his more than four-decade rule, securing an eighth term in Cameroon’s presidential poll, the Constitutional Council announced Monday, results which his rival swiftly rejected. Biya, 92, was re-elected with 53.7 percent of the vote in the central African country, according to official results announced by … Continue reading “Cameroon Presidential Rival Rejects Re-Election Of Paul Biya As A ‘Masquerade’”