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US Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of Congress

Move comes after the infectious diseases chief during the COVID-19 pandemic refused to answer committee's questions.

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"Is Osun State not tired of having a dancing governor? For 4 years he has been dancing - Gov Okpebholo taunts Gov Adeleke

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, August 6, mocked Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over his love fo

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‘There is no money’: Is Iraq entering a phase of lean years?

Iraqi government needs approximately $8.24bn a month to pay state salaries and cover basic obligations.

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UEFA vice president seeks ‘custodian of ⁠sport’ after FIFA-Infantino furore

UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body's defiant stance.

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Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger

Executions, arrests and closure of public gathering spaces have raised concerns among Iranians and rights groups.

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Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?

Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.

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Police raid South Korea's football HQ as part of probe into woeful World Cup campaign.

Police in South Korea raided the country's football association on Thursday as part of a probe into the appo

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Police arrest cemetery manager, grave digger for exhuming freshly buried corpse and stealing casket in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a manager of Mbiokporo Cemetery in Uyo, Elijah Edet and one Nsikak Effiong

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Mohamed Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor after Liverpool exit

Egypt's Mohamed Salah, who left Liverpool last season after nine years with Premier League club, signs for Trabzonspor.

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DR Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages as deaths surpass 1,800

Aid workers say the virus is spreading at an 'alarming and unprecedented rate' as virus spreads to remote areas.

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The old pact between Israel’s government and military has broken down

Prolonged conflict has upended the relationship between political authority and military judgement in Israel.

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Infantino, FIFA look past World Cup sell-off, but UEFA respond: All to know

FIFA President Gianni Infantino survives crisis meeting over leadership. What's next for him, and how have UEFA reacted?

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âI like myself nowâ â Juma Jux responds to concerns over his slimmer appearance

Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has addressed co

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CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Draw CS Sfaxien, El-Kanemi Warriors To Face Guinea-Bissau’s UDIB

Shooting Stars have been drawn against Tunisian club CS Sfaxien in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup. The Oluyole Warriors will host the first leg at

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âThat's why I don't come hereâ â Content creator, Asherkine claims he was stopped by UNILAG officials for filming without permission

Content creator Asherkine has shared his experie

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âNigerian doctors need to stop making patients do unnecessary tests just to spend moneyâ â Lady complains

A lady has called out some Nigerian doctors, accusing them of a

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âEven if you were taking from me, you should have at least been nice to meâ â Peter Okoye releases Part 7 of allegations against Jude and Paul

Peter Okoye has released Part 7 of his ongoing series detailing the alleged financial misapp