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Kremlin critic, Navalny’s bank accounts frozen, apartment seized – Spokeswoman
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny’s bank accounts were frozen and his Moscow apartment seized under a lawsuit while he was recovering from suspected poisoning in a Berlin hospital, his spokeswoman, Kira Yarmysh, said on…
Visa ban: UK respects Nigeria’s sovereignty but determines who gets visa says Envoy
The United Kingdom (UK) says it respects absolutely the sovereignty of the Nigerian Government but also has the right to determine who to enter her country or not.
Ms Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, made…
Fraud probe: Judge orders Trump’s son, Eric to testify
A New York judge on Wednesday ordered Eric Trump, the president’s son most involved with running the family business, to be deposed by October 7 as part of an investigation over charges that the organization improperly inflated…
UK coronavirus deaths rise again
The number of coronavirus deaths in United Kingdom hospitals has risen by 27 in the highest Wednesday increase since July 8.
Hospitals in England recorded another 23 fatalities today. In Scotland, there have been two deaths from…
Nigerian High Commission in Canada to resume immigration services Thursday
Nigerian High Commission in Canada said it will resume in-person immigration and consular services on Thursday, September 24.
This comes after six months it shut its doors in compliance with the host country’s guidelines for…
U.S., China clash over COVID-19 at UNGA
The U.S. and China on Tuesday clashed over the coronavirus pandemic during the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
U.S. President Donald Trump, who fired the first shot in his pre-recorded video…
Just in: Ex-Defence minister named Mali’s Transition President
Following ultimatum from the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), Mali military junta has appointed a former Defence Minister, Ba N’Daou, as the country’s transition president.
African Union had…
Ethiopia files terrorism charges against opposition leaders
Ethiopia announced Saturday it was charging leading opposition politicians Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba with crimes including terrorism and incitement to violence, a move that risks further inflaming tensions in the restive…
Two killed, 14 wounded in shooting at US party
Two people were killed and 14 wounded early Saturday in a shooting at a backyard party in Rochester, New York state, police said.
Officers responding to reports of gunfire in the area found a “chaotic scene” with about 100…
Trumps attacks FBI Director over Russia’s assessment
President Donald Trump on Friday attacked his FBI director, Christopher Wray, for highlighting the threat posed by Russia and right-wing militias to the US election, rather than focusing on China and left-wing groups.
Trump,…