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Zimbabwe Vice President’s wife released on bail following accusations of trying to kill her husband
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Zimbabwe Vice President’s wife released on bail following accusations of trying to kill her husband

Following accusations of fraud, money laundering, and attempted murder against her husband, Marry Mubaiwa, the wife of Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, was granted bail by the High Court on Monday, January 6. 38-year-old Marry, who was granted bail of 50,000 Zimbabwe dollars, is required to surrender her diplomatic passport. She was arrested in December 2019 on charges of attempted murder, fraud, and violating the country's exchange control laws by transferring about $1m abroad. The businesswoman and former model, who is due for a routine pretrial appearance on January 14, was previously married to a national football player. She is also expected to report to the police twice weekly.
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The warning from the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs to Muslim youths regarding the protest over the death of Iran’s General Soleimani
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The warning from the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs to Muslim youths regarding the protest over the death of Iran’s General Soleimani

There has been a warning issued by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) to Muslim youths in the country against protesting over the death of Qassem Soleimani, a top Iranian general killed in an airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump.   In a statement released on Monday January 6 by Ibrahim Aselemi, the council's Head of Media, Muslim youths were urged not to allow their emotions to overshadow their good judgment as the issue between the US and Iran could be resolved through dialogue.   The statement highlighted the following:   “The attention of NSCIA has been drawn to a planned peaceful protest by some Muslim youths in the country to vent their anger over the killing of Iranian top military commander, Gen. Qasem Soleimani in Iraq. “Although protests are an ...
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Reports of 5.8-Magnitude Earthquake in Puerto Rico with Potential for More Aftershocks (View Photos/Video)
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Reports of 5.8-Magnitude Earthquake in Puerto Rico with Potential for More Aftershocks (View Photos/Video)

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Puerto Rico early on Monday, resulting in landslides and some damage in the U.S. territory. Aftershocks are still anticipated.   The 5.8 tremor occurred at 5:32 a.m. ET, as reported by the US Geological Survey. It was centered approximately 8 miles south-southeast of Indios, Puerto Rico, at a depth of around 3.7 miles beneath the surface. Several smaller tremors followed, including a 4.9-magnitude quake, which caused further distress among residents just before 11 a.m., according to the USGS.     Puerto Rico Director of Emergency Management Carlos Acevedo stated that no significant injuries had been reported. However, geologists have cautione...
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Buhari’s successor won’t be handpicked – Femi Adesina responds to Pastor Tunde Bakare’s 2023 election advice
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Buhari’s successor won’t be handpicked – Femi Adesina responds to Pastor Tunde Bakare’s 2023 election advice

Femi Adesina, the spokesperson for President Buhari, has addressed Pastor Tunde Bakare's suggestion that the Nigerian leader should select his successor for the 2023 presidential election.   The founder of the Latter Rain Assembly made the call on Sunday, January 5, highlighting that leaders in nations like China, Singapore, and South Africa have implemented such succession plans.   Pastor Tunde Bakare stated;   “We must also learn from Nelson Mandela who stepped aside after one term, but not without positioning the likes of Thabo Mbeki and Cyril Ramaphosa. “Therefore, even as we build institutions of democratic governance, a key responsibility that history has bestowed on President Muhammadu Buhari at this turning point in o...
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Iranian military successor vows retaliation for the killing of Gen. Soleimani during emotional funeral
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Iranian military successor vows retaliation for the killing of Gen. Soleimani during emotional funeral

After the US Military strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani on Friday, tensions in the Middle East escalated, with the new successor to Soleimani, the leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Forces before his death, vowing to avenge his killing. Major General Ismail Qaani, announced as Soleimani's successor shortly after his death, tearfully pledged retribution during a three-day burial ceremony in Tehran, declaring, "The revenge for Soleimani's martyrdom is a promise given by God." "We promise to continue Martyr Soleimani’s path with the same strength and his martyrdom will be reciprocated in several steps by removing the US from the region," Qaani expressed, as reported by Iranian state-news agency IRNA. Following Qaani's threat to r...
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Shehu Sani refuses lie detector test, vows to swear on Quran in $24,000 extortion scandal
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Shehu Sani refuses lie detector test, vows to swear on Quran in $24,000 extortion scandal

Shehu Sani, the former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, declined to take a lie detector test regarding the alleged extortion of $24,000 from Alhaji Sani Dauda, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ASD Motors. Instead of the polygraph test, Sani expressed his preference to swear by the Holy Qur’an. It is speculated that he may undergo the polygraph test with his wife on January 7, after being moved from his detention cell to the Polygraph Clinic in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) annex in Wuse 2, Abuja. The Nation reported his statement as follows; “I won’t take the test; I do not trust the machine. I am not sure whether or not the machine is working well. Instead of polygraph, give me the Holy Qur’an to swear with.” A source reveal...
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Katie Price and her 17-year-old son Harvey share a kiss on their holiday in Thailand
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Katie Price and her 17-year-old son Harvey share a kiss on their holiday in Thailand

During their luxury holiday in Thailand, Katie Price was seen sharing a kiss on the lips with her son Harvey.   Both dressed for a swim, the 41-year-old former glamour model put her hand around the teenager's neck as she planted a kiss on his lips.     Katie Price recently shared that she's having a great time with her eldest son during the holiday.   In a caption to a video of her son in the pool, she wrote, "Harvey so happy on this holiday with just his mom."     The mother and son also enjoyed playing games outside their room. In one moment, they are seen playing pat-a-cake before Katie gives Harvey a kiss on the lips.  
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11-year-old student dies as fire razes school dormitory in Anambra
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11-year-old student dies as fire razes school dormitory in Anambra

An 11-year-old student, Chigozie Anyichie, tragically lost his life in a fire that engulfed the Patterson Memorial Grammar School dormitory in Awada, Onitsha, Anambra State. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. John Abang, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident. The school Principal, Rev. Cajetan Anuforo, reported the incident to the authorities, stating that a section of the dormitory was destroyed while the students were participating in night prayers. Despite efforts by the school staff and students to extinguish the fire, it was discovered that Chigozie Anyichie, who didn't join the others for the prayers, was trapped in the blaze and suffered fatal burns. The Divisional Police Officer, Awada Division, CSP Ton...
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3 Americans killed in attack at Kenya airfield by Al Shabaab militants; killed soldier identified!
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3 Americans killed in attack at Kenya airfield by Al Shabaab militants; killed soldier identified!

The attack by Al Shabaab militants at a Kenya airfield claimed the lives of three Americans. Among the victims was U.S. Army specialist Spc. Henry Mayfield Jr., 23, from Hazel Crest, a suburb of Chicago. Tragically, his family confirmed his death in the attack. His mother, Carmoneta, shared that he cherished spending quality time with his family. Carmoneta recounted her last conversation with her son on New Year’s Day, where they discussed the safety at his base, with him reassuring her that everything was fine. The assault resulted in the fatalities of Mayfield and two Defense Department contractors in Kenya. Two other Defense Department personnel sustained injuries but were evacuated for treatment and were reported to be in stable condition. The Kenyan military's Manda Bay airfield, ...
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INEC to prosecute Governor Yahaya Bello for double registration after his tenure; implicated officials suspended
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INEC to prosecute Governor Yahaya Bello for double registration after his tenure; implicated officials suspended

The Independent and National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made an announcement that Governor Yahaya Bello will be prosecuted for double registration following the completion of his tenure. According to Festus Okoye, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Voters Education and Information Committee, Governor Yahaya Bello's immunity clause is currently protecting him from prosecution. Okoye also disclosed that the decision to prosecute Yahaya Bello came after an investigation, which resulted in the dismissal of two staff members and the suspension of an Assistant Director at the electoral commission. Regarding the case, Okoye stated, "The case of double registration against the Kogi State governor has not been abandoned but there is nothing the Commission can do now because he is...
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