Imran Khan: Pakistan Ex-PM And Wife Bushra Bibi Jailed For Illegal Marriage
A Pakistani court has jailed Imran Khan and his wife for seven years after voiding their marriage, in the latest sentence against the ex-prime minister. The court ruled that Khan’s 2018 marriage with Bushra Bibi, a faith healer, was un-Islamic and illegal. He is already in jail for corruption. Last Wednesday, a week before a […]
Hage Geingob: Namibia’s President Dies Aged 82
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. A veteran of the country’s independence struggle, Mr Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to the public last month. He died early on Sunday with his wife and children […]
Iran Says US Strikes Are A ‘strategic mistake’
Iran has called US air strikes on Iraq and Syria a “strategic mistake” after 85 targets were hit across the region on Friday. The US has launched retaliatory strikes in response to last week’s drone attack on a US military base that killed three American soldiers. The White House blamed the drone attack on an Iran-backed militia […]
INEC Plans Fresh Elections In Plateau State Polling Units
Following the re-run elections for the Plateau North Senatorial district and the Bassa/Jos North Federal constituency, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced its intention to conduct new elections in 18 polling units across the state. Dr. Oliver Agundu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Plateau State, disclosed this decision during a press briefing […]
Senegal’s Presidential Election Postponed Indefinitely
Senegalese President Macky Sall made a significant announcement on Saturday, declaring the indefinite postponement of the presidential election originally slated for February 25, just hours before the commencement of official campaigning. Sall addressed the nation, stating that he signed a decree to nullify the previous decree setting the election date, citing concerns over the integrity […]
FIRS Targets Tax Compliance From Nigerian Skit Makers, Influencers
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has unveiled plans to ensure that skit makers, influencers, and digital content creators in Nigeria fulfill their tax obligations. The FIRS intends to initiate a meeting with these entertainers, urging them to voluntarily comply with tax regulations. In the event of non-compliance, enforcement measures will be implemented. Dare Adekambi, […]
The UN’s Top Court Says It Has Jurisdiction In Part Of Ukraine’s Genocide Case Against Russia
The United Nations’ top court said Friday it has jurisdiction to rule on a request by Ukraine for a declaration that Kyiv is not responsible for genocide, but not on other aspects of a Ukrainian case against Russia. The two countries have at various times accused each other of committing genocide. Ukraine filed its case […]
US Hits Hard At Militias In Iraq And Syria, Retaliating For Fatal Drone Attack
The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend. The massive barrage of strikes hit more than 85 targets at seven locations, including command […]
Paris Knife Attack: Three Wounded At Gare de Lyon Station
Three people have been wounded in a knife attack at a major train station in Paris, French police say. One suspect was arrested following the incident at Gare de Lyon on Saturday morning. The motive is unknown. None of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries. There have been several knife attacks in public places in Paris […]
African Union Completes 3,000 Troop Drawdown In Somalia
The African Union’s peacekeeping force in Somalia, responsible for countering the insurgency by Al-Shabaab jihadists, announced the completion of the second phase of troop drawdown, involving a reduction of 3,000 soldiers. Despite a four-month delay, followed by several major reversals against the Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents, the Mogadishu government had requested a three-month “technical pause” in the […]
