Written by A Gabon court on Wednesday sentenced the former first lady and son of the oil-rich country’s deposed leader Ali Bongo to 20 years in prison following a two-day graft trial. Sylvia Bongo, 62, and Noureddin Bongo, 33, both tried in absentia, were found guilty of embezzlement of public funds, among other charges. The wife … Continue reading “Ousted Gabon Leader’s Wife, Son Sentenced To 20 Years For Graft”
Human Rights Watch has criticised Cameroon for carrying out killings and widespread arrests to put down protests against the contested re-election of 92-year-old President Paul Biya. Since Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, was proclaimed the victor of the October 12 vote, the central African country has been shaken by demonstrations, whose repression … Continue reading “HRW Slams Cameroon Killings, Arrests After Disputed Vote”
The Indonesian government’s hallmark programme to provide free meals to combat malnutrition in the country has contributed to nearly half of food poisoning cases this year, an official told lawmakers on Wednesday. Thousands of people have been sick since the much-hyped billion-dollar scheme of President Prabowo Subianto was launched in January, with critics calling … Continue reading “Indonesia Free Meal Scheme Major Cause Of Food Poisoning — Govt”
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Court of Appeal, Abuja, to stay further proceedings in his trial by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. READ ALSO: Court Fixes Date For Judgement In Kanu’s Terrorism Trial According to the court documents filed, Kanu is … Continue reading “Alleged Terrorism: Kanu Asks Court To Stay Proceedings In Trial Before Justice Omotosho”
Syrian authorities have temporarily closed the national museum in Damascus and launched an investigation after thieves made off with several pieces, an official told AFP on Wednesday. The robbery took place overnight Sunday to Monday in the so-called classical wing of the facility, which was spared during Syria’s civil war between 2011 and late … Continue reading “Syria Opens Probe Into Robbery At National Museum”
A study by neurologists at the Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, has linked heart health, lack of physical activity, diabetes, and hypertension to dementia in elderly people. The study sought to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of neurobiology and mechanisms of vascular brain disorders in … Continue reading “Neurologists Link Dementia To Heart Health, Physical Inactivity, Others”
The United Nations has warned that acute food insecurity is worsening in Nigeria and 15 other global hunger hotspots, putting millions at risk of famine between November 2025 and May 2026. The joint report ‘Hunger Hotspots: FAO/WFP Early Warnings on Acute Food Insecurity’ was by the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food … Continue reading “UN Names Nigeria, 15 Other Countries As ‘Food Insecurity Hotspots’”
The Czech veterinary watchdog said Wednesday that it had started culling more than 70,000 farm birds after cases of bird flu were detected at two commercial farms. Several countries across Europe have been battling a surge in avian influenza outbreaks, with Spain, Britain, Germany, and France imposing restrictions such as confining poultry inside or … Continue reading “Czechs To Cull Over 70,000 Birds As Bird Flu Hits”
After weeks of delay, congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will be sworn into the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, where the Arizona Democrat is expected to force a vote on the release of the Epstein files. Democrats who have been demanding the release of investigative files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein gained Grijalva’s crucial … Continue reading “Arizona Democrat Needed To Force Vote On Epstein Files To Be Sworn-In”
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained the circumstances surrounding the Minister’s altercation with some soldiers. Olayinka claimed that a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (rtd.), was scammed in a land deal in Abuja and, instead of … Continue reading “Ex-Naval Chief Was Scammed, Used Force In Land Dispute — Wike’s Aide”