The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, alias Bello Karama and five members of his syndicate responsible for framing three innocent Nigerians who are currently being held in Saudi Arabia. According to the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the mastermind, Mohammed Ali Abubakar...
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American Comedian Reggie Carroll Shot Dead In Mississippi
Reggie Carroll, a well-known figure in the comedy circuit, popularly known as “The Knockout King of Comedy” was shot and killed in Southaven, Mississippi. According to the Southaven Police Department, the 52-year-old was shot on Wednesday, August 20, and despite life-saving efforts by officers and medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries. In a statement...
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Venezuelan Opposition Says Government Freed 13 Jailed In Post-Election Crackdown
Venezuelan opposition leaders and civil society groups said on Sunday that the government released 13 people jailed in a crackdown by the government of President Nicolás Maduro following last year’s disputed elections. Venezuelan authorities did not immediately confirm the releases, but opposition leaders like Henrique Capriles celebrated on social media, calling it a “step forward for those...
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Norway’s Leader Is The Latest To Visit Ukraine As Trump Weighs Peace Options
Norway’s multibillion-dollar military and civilian support for Ukraine’s fight to defeat Russia’s invasion will stretch into next year, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Monday during a visit to Kyiv, as uncertainty surrounds U.S.-led efforts to secure a peace settlement. Store, whose country borders Russia, told a news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine is...
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Colombian Ex-Leader Known For Contentious War On Rebels Pays Tribute To Slain Presidential Hopeful
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe on Saturday paid tribute to slain presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay at a Bogotá park where he was gunned down, calling for a stronger security crackdown as violence surges nationwide. The 39-year-old politician was shot in the back while delivering a campaign speech in Colombia’s capital in June alongside a small security detail. The...