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Tragedy Struck At Christmas as Airstrike Bombs Two Sokoto Communities

Tragedy Struck At Christmas as Airstrike Bombs Two Sokoto Communities

A fighter jet mistakenly bombed two communities in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday morning, leaving many innocent villagers feared dead and several others injured.The affected villages, Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, were struck around 7 am. The jet was reportedly targeting Lakurawa terrorists.The chairman of Silame LGA, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Daftarana,...

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Mohamed Salah Faces Criticism for Christmas Day Post with Family

Mohamed Salah Faces Criticism for Christmas Day Post with Family

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah shared a photo with his family on Christmas Day. The Egyptian international was pictured alongside his wife and two daughters, Makka (10) and Kayan (4).Salah, known for annually posting pictures of his family celebrating Christmas, has drawn mixed reactions. The tradition is as a result of his daughters being raised in...

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Taiwan’s Ex-Presidential Candidate Charged With Corruption

Taiwan’s Ex-Presidential Candidate Charged With Corruption

Ko Wen-je, once a rising star in Taiwanese politics and a presidential contender, was indicted Thursday on corruption charges.The 65-year-old is accused of accepting half a million dollars in bribes involving a real estate dealing during his term as mayor of Taipei, as well as misreporting campaign finances during his run for president in January.Prosecutors...

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Civil Unrest Grips Mozambique, 33 Died In Prison Riot

Civil Unrest Grips Mozambique, 33 Died In Prison Riot

A prison riot in Mozambique’s capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, the country’s police general commander Bernardino Rafael said on Wednesday, as civil unrest linked to October’s disputed election continues.A decision on Monday by Mozambique’s top court confirming long-ruling party Frelimo’s victory in the election has sparked fresh nationwide protests by opposition...

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Bald Eagle Officially Declared US National Bird

Bald Eagle Officially Declared US National Bird

The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the US, after President Joe Biden signed a law on Christmas Eve bestowing the honour upon the white-headed and yellow-beaked bird of prey.The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, appearing on the Great Seal of the US – used on...

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New York Taxi Driver Hits 6 Pedestrians, 3 Taken to Hospital on Christmas Day

New York Taxi Driver Hits 6 Pedestrians, 3 Taken to Hospital on Christmas Day

New York Police department revealed that a taxicab hit six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, with three people — including a 9-year-old boy — transported to hospitals for their injuries.Two people, including the 9-year-old boy, were taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, and one person was taken to Bellevue Hospital, NYPD spokesperson said.The other...

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South Korea’s Opposition Moves to Impeach Acting President

South Korea’s Opposition Moves to Impeach Acting President

South Korea fell in a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently suspended, declared martial law on December 3.Yoon was stripped of his duties by parliament on December 14 over the action, but a constitutional court ruling upholding the decision by lawmakers is necessary to complete the impeachment process.But Han has refused to approve...

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Karim Adeyemi Visits Nigeria to Support Grassroots Football

Karim Adeyemi Visits Nigeria to Support Grassroots Football

22-year-old Karim Adeyemi visited Nigeria for the third consecutive year. He accompanied his father to the Olubadan Stadium in Ibadan to support and encourage grassroots football. The German international hosted the U-15 Adeyemi Football Tournament through his foundation, giving young stars a platform to showcase their skills and talent. Adeyemi has been capped for Germany...

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Victor Osimhen Celebrates Christmas with Olusosun Community

Victor Osimhen Celebrates Christmas with Olusosun Community

Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen shared keke and food items with the people of Olusosun to mark the Christmas celebrations. In a speech, Victor Osimhen praised the efforts of the women of Olusosun and commended the youths: “The food items should be distributed to our mothers, while the keke should be distributed to my fellow youths....