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World · Leadership News ·Senegal Court Jails 3 TikTok Influencers For Insulting President
A court in Senegal has sentenced three TikTok influencers to jail over content deemed insulting to the president. The case centres on social media activity and highlights legal consequences for online speech involving the country’s head of state.
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World · Leadership News ·
Canada Adds 75,000 Jobs As Unemployment Falls To 2-Year Low
Canada recorded an increase of 75,000 jobs, while its unemployment rate dropped to the lowest level seen in two years. The figures point to stronger labour market conditions, with employment growth and reduced joblessness indicating an improvement in the country’s broader economic outlook.
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London predator convicted of murdering two women, faces life in prison
A man described as a London predator has been convicted of murdering two women and is now facing a life prison sentence. The case centres on multiple killings in London, with the conviction marking a major step before sentencing by the court.
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World · The Punch ·Trump’s ex-lawyer set for US attorney general confirmation
Donald Trump’s former lawyer is moving toward confirmation as US attorney general, signalling progress in the appointment process for a key justice role in his administration and drawing attention to the nominee’s past ties to the president.
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World · Leadership News ·
UK Conservatives Plan Social Housing Ban For Foreign Nationals
The UK Conservative Party is reportedly planning a policy that would bar foreign nationals from accessing social housing, signalling a tougher stance on housing eligibility and immigration-related welfare rules. The move appears tied to domestic political priorities and proposed changes to public housing access.
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Ghana jails two Nigerians 20 years for human trafficking, cybercrime
A Ghanaian court has sentenced two Nigerians to 20 years in prison over offences linked to human trafficking and cybercrime. The case highlights cross-border criminal enforcement in West Africa and centres on convictions handed down by authorities in Ghana.
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Badenoch’s Tory plan to bar Nigerians, other foreigners from social housing in UK
PM News reports on a Conservative Party proposal linked to Kemi Badenoch that would prevent Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the UK from accessing social housing, highlighting an immigration and housing policy issue with potential implications for affected migrant communities.
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World · BusinessDay ·Trump renews push to restrict US birthright citizenship; defines additional categories
Donald Trump has renewed efforts to limit birthright citizenship in the United States, while also setting out additional categories tied to the proposed restrictions. The move signals a fresh push on immigration and citizenship policy, though the headline gives no further detail on the scope or implementation.
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World · The Punch ·
Nigerians remain in Saudi prisons after jail terms over unpaid fines — Envoy
A Nigerian envoy says some Nigerians are still being held in Saudi prisons despite completing their jail terms because they have not paid outstanding fines. The report points to continued detention linked to financial penalties rather than unresolved prison sentences.
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World · PM News ·
Teen gunman kills grandparents, five teachers, dies in Thailand deadliest school shooting
A teenage gunman killed his grandparents and five teachers before dying in what was reported as Thailand’s deadliest school shooting. The attack involved fatalities both within a family and at a school, marking a major incident of violence in the country.
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World · Vanguard ·Badenoch’s Tory plan to bar Nigerians, other foreigners from social housing in UK
Badenoch has proposed a Conservative Party plan in the UK that would prevent Nigerians and other foreign nationals from accessing social housing. The report centres on the policy’s immigration and housing implications, with Nigerians mentioned among those who could be affected.
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World · The Punch ·
VIDEO: Nigerian man jailed 13 months for dangerous driving in UK
A Nigerian man has been sentenced to 13 months in jail in the United Kingdom over a dangerous driving case. The report centres on the court’s punishment and the circumstances of the driving offence, as highlighted in a video linked to the incident.
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Countries with tough citizenship requirements for foreigners
The Punch reports on countries regarded as having some of the strictest citizenship requirements for foreigners, focusing on places where naturalisation is difficult and legal pathways to nationality are more demanding than in many others.
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World · Vanguard ·Canada updates visa processing times for Nigerians as study permit wait rises
Canada has revised visa processing timelines affecting Nigerian applicants, with the waiting period for study permits increasing. The update points to longer turnaround times for students seeking entry, while other visa categories may also be subject to adjusted processing schedules.
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World · Leadership News ·Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Pact Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence pact as tensions rise in the Middle East. The development points to closer military cooperation among the three countries and comes amid growing regional security concerns.
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World · Vanguard ·Nigerian man jailed 13 months after high-speed police chase, multiple crashes in UK
A Nigerian man has been sentenced to 13 months in jail in the UK after a high-speed police chase that reportedly ended in multiple crashes. The case centres on a criminal conviction following a dangerous incident involving law enforcement and road collisions.
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World · Vanguard ·Why Nigerians remain in Saudi prisons after serving jail terms — Envoy
A Nigerian envoy explains why some Nigerians remain in Saudi prisons even after completing their jail terms, pointing to factors affecting their release or repatriation. The report focuses on the diplomatic and legal issues surrounding their continued detention.
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World · The Punch ·
Ghanaian court jails two Nigerians 40 years for human trafficking, cybercrime
A court in Ghana has sentenced two Nigerians to 40 years in prison over offences linked to human trafficking and cybercrime. The ruling centres on convictions for cross-border criminal activity involving exploitation and online fraud-related allegations.
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World · Leadership News ·
Human Trafficking: Ghana Jails 2 Nigerians 20 Years For Forcing Victims Into Cybercrime
A Ghanaian court has sentenced two Nigerians to 20 years in prison over a human trafficking case involving the coercion of victims into cybercrime. The case highlights cross-border criminal activity and the use of trafficking networks to force people into online fraud-related operations.
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World · ThisDay ·
Media Experts Seek Stronger African Action Against South Africa’s Xenophobic Violence
Media experts are calling for stronger action across Africa in response to xenophobic violence in South Africa, signalling concern over attacks targeting foreign nationals and urging a more coordinated regional response to the recurring crisis.
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