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Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protests

Efiok Ephraim - April 1, 2025

Police in Zimbabwe have arrested 95 demonstrators following protests in Harare on Monday, where they demanded the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The protesters...

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Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland

Efiok Ephraim - April 1, 2025

A volcanic eruption in south-west Iceland has prompted the evacuation of both residents and tourists near the town of Grindavik, a fishing community close...

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Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years

Efiok Ephraim - April 1, 2025

President Vladimir Putin has called up 160,000 young men, aged 18-30, for Russia's spring conscription, marking the country's highest number of conscripts since 2011....

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Usain Bolt’s father, Wellesley dies at 68

Efiok Ephraim - April 1, 2025

Wellesley Bolt, the father of Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt, has passed away at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. His death,...

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Election rumours swirl in Ukraine – could Zelensky be mulling a summer poll?

Efiok Ephraim - April 1, 2025

The idea of holding elections in Ukraine amidst the ongoing war with Russia has sparked significant debate, especially as the country faces a delicate...

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UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds

Efiok Ephraim - April 1, 2025

The UK is preparing for potential tariffs on imports to the U.S. under the Trump administration, with trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds expressing that the...

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Natasha homecoming: Police calls for cancellation of Okene rally

Efiok Ephraim - April 1, 2025

The Kogi State Police Command's call for the cancellation of a proposed rally in honor of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan highlights growing concerns about security...

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Senate Majority Leader reveals only way Trump can do third term as US president

Efiok Ephraim - April 1, 2025

Senate Majority Leader John Thune's remarks about Donald Trump potentially seeking a third term are raising eyebrows, especially since the U.S. Constitution explicitly limits...

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Iran snubs Trump threat over nuclear deal

Efiok Ephraim - March 31, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, responded strongly to President Donald Trump’s recent threat of bombing Iran if it does not agree to a...

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Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking a third term, adding that he’s ‘not joking’

Efiok Ephraim - March 31, 2025

President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of pursuing a third term in the White House, despite the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which...

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Obi visits scene of Onitsha Market inferno, sympathizes with victims

Efiok Ephraim - March 30, 2025

Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 election, recently visited the victims...

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Lagos Police arrest driver over death of Bumpa co-founder

Efiok Ephraim - March 30, 2025

Biola Adams-Odutayo, a healthcare professional, has been arraigned by the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the tragic death of Adetunji “Teejay” Opayele,...

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Denmark’s PM to visit Greenland despite US interest

Efiok Ephraim - March 30, 2025

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to visit Greenland from April 2-4 to engage in talks with the newly formed government of the...

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Lagos: LagRide drivers plan boycot over alleged policy crackdown

Efiok Ephraim - March 30, 2025

The dispute between LagRide, Lagos State’s government-owned ride-hailing service, and its drivers has escalated, with drivers threatening to suspend operations in response to what...

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Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria

Efiok Ephraim - March 30, 2025

This article explores the growing trend of prestigious British schools opening campuses in Nigeria. For years, wealthy Nigerians have sent their children abroad, particularly...

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Mob killing of travelers in Edo, dastardly, condemnable – Northern Senators