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London teenage cyclist fights for life after being hit by a car

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The horrific crash reportedly caused travel disruption running through Chelsfield in South East London.

France evacuates embassy staff, allied citizens from Sudan

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

It comes as US government personnel and Iraqi diplomats are evacuated from embassies in Khartoum, as well as Saudi officials'…
The sounds of air strikes, anti-aircraft weaponry and artillery could be heard in Khartoum early on Saturday and dark smoke rose over parts of the city, as fighting in Sudan entered a third week.

All British embassy staff to be evacuated from Sudan

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Britons in the warring country are still advised to stay indoors and to register their presence with the Foreign, Commonwealth,…
The two lovebirds joined in marriage

Simone Biles 7-time Olympic gold medalist weds heartthrob (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Biles, 26, is an American artistic gymnast. Her seven Olympic medals tied with Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medals won by an American gymnast…

Oliver Dowden takes over as UK Deputy PM

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Dowden had been the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Cabinet Office secretary in Rishi Sunak's government before the…
The sounds of air strikes, anti-aircraft weaponry and artillery could be heard in Khartoum early on Saturday and dark smoke rose over parts of the city, as fighting in Sudan entered a third week.

Sudan: Shootouts in Khartoum on Eid holiday

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Soldiers and gunmen from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces shot at each other in the north, west, and centre of…
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab

UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns after bullying probe

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

British Deputy Prime Minister and justice minister Dominic Raab tendered his resignation letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday.
Sudanese security authorities have ordered all foreigners to leave the capital Khartoum and the surrounding region within two weeks

330 dead after 6 days of fighting in Sudan, WHO says

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Meanwhile, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned that the violence in Sudan could push millions more into hunger.
Prof. Jacob Olupona

Nigeria’s Jacob Olupona elected into American Academy of Arts and Science

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Olupona is a scholar of indigenous African religions who came to Harvard after serving as a professor at the University…
World Temperature on 17 July

World could face record temperatures in 2023 as El Nino returns

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The world's hottest year on record so far was 2016, coinciding with a strong El Nino - although climate change…

Nigeria’s Prof. Olupona elected into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“With your election, you join the company of notable members – from our earliest members John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander…

‘Boys over flowers’ actor Moonbin dies at 25

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Local media reported that the singer was found dead at his home in the Gangnam district of Seoul and that…
President Museveni of Uganda

Third minister charged in humongous corruption in Uganda

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Prosecutors have already charged two other lawmakers in the same case, including Uganda’s junior finance minister.
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) kill 19 Palestinians, injure many others in attack on targeted areas in the Gaza Strip, WAFA news agency reported.

Teenage Palestinian arrested in Jerusalem for shooting 2 Israeli men

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“The terrorist tied himself to the incident during the initial inquiry,” a joint statement from the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF),…
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

Why Trump will not be re-elected president – Hillary Clinton

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Clinton accused Trump of doing things he accused others of and that he is someone who cared nothing about rules…
84-year-old white Kansas City man charged for shooting Black teen

84-year-old Kansas City man faces life imprisonment for shooting Black teen

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Prosecutors charged an 84-year-old white Kansas City man with two felonies on Monday in the shooting of a Black teenager…
Sudanese security authorities have ordered all foreigners to leave the capital Khartoum and the surrounding region within two weeks

G7 calls for resumed dialogue in Sudan

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Fighting between Sudan's military and the country's main paramilitary force "threatens the security and safety of Sudanese civilians and undermines…

Senior IS leader Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud killed in Syria

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The man was a senior Islamic State leader and "operational planner responsible for planning terror attacks in the Middle East…
Myanmar military junta reportedly killed 60 people including well-known artists and musicians in an aerial attack on a concert .

Myanmar Junta frees over 3,000 prisoners

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

January saw the release of 7,000 prisoners to mark the 75th anniversary of independence from the former British colonial power.…
Vladimir Kara-Murza: Putin critic bags 25 years imprisonment

Vladimir Kara-Murza: Putin critic bags 25 years imprisonment

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

After hearing his sentence on Monday, Kara-Murza, who was calmly listening to proceedings inside a glass courtroom cage dressed casually…
Three East African presidents plan to travel to Sudan as mediators in a bid to resolve the outbreak of violence between rival military camps.

East African leaders head to Sudan to mediate conflict

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Since a coup in 2019, Sudan has been run by a military government under de facto president Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
Angela Merkel

Ex-chancellor Merkel to receive nation’s highest award

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Above the Order of Merit, there is only the Grand Cross, which every federal president automatically receives on taking office.

Four dead, 20 injured in Alabama birthday mass shooting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

According to Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, there was no initial confirmation about what led to…

How Pakistani minister Abdul Shakoor died in road accident

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Talking to the media, Inspector General of Islamabad Police Akbar Nasir Khan said that the minister got a serious head…

6 policemen killed in car-truck collision

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The police personnel were going to the Hub district of the province from the provincial capital Quetta, police said, adding…

How gunmen shot ex-Indian lawmaker Atiq Ahmad, brother dead on live TV

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

According to media reports, the shooter just walked up to the politician and his brother and shot them in the…

Building gutted by fire in Dubai, 16 dead

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The fire, which broke out in an apartment located on the fourth floor, was put out about two hours later…
Three East African presidents plan to travel to Sudan as mediators in a bid to resolve the outbreak of violence between rival military camps.

Over 56 civilians killed as military rivals brawl in Sudan

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The military and the RSF, which analysts estimate to be 100,000 strong, have been competing for power as political factions…

Seven killed in resort in central Mexico

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Upon arrival, the municipal security found three women, three men and one child under seven years old lifeless, and the…
President Joe Biden

Biden to visit ancestoral home in Ireland

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

It is also believed that Biden will make a private visit to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice in Castlebar which is…
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