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ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

January 25, 2023

Pope Francis says homosexuality not criminal

The Pope said that the criminalisation of homosexuality was “unjust.”

Pope Francis on LGBTQ flag
January 25, 2023

Mahsa Amini: Three female journalists arrested in Iran over protests

Since the protests started four months ago, at least 80 journalists, according to Etemad publications, have been detained in Iran.

Mahsa Amini
January 24, 2023

Seven people killed in another California mass shooting

An eighth person critically injured is receiving treatment at Stanford Medical Centre.

Half Moon Bay Shotting (Credit: ABC30)
January 23, 2023

Katsina LGAs release N500 million to mobilise residents for Buhari’s visit

Each of the 34 LGAs in the state were taxed N14,695,588.00 as part of their contribution.

Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari
January 20, 2023

NCDC issues alert over diphtheria outbreak in Lagos, Kano, Osun, Oyo

“Symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes (conjunctivitis), and neck swelling,” the agency said.

Ifedayo Adetifa, NCDC's director-general
January 19, 2023

Sowore: OAU allegedly stops AAC presidential candidate from speaking at school event

“Great Ife! We apologise that due to the unwillingness of the authorities at OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE to approve a space for our event in the university.”

Omoyele Sowore and OAU
January 19, 2023

Rust: Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter after shooting cinematographer

“The evidence clearly shows a pattern of criminal disregard for safety on the ‘Rust’ film set.”

Alec Baldwin, Halyna Hutchins and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed
January 19, 2023

U.S. reaches $31.4 trillion debt limit, to deepen economic, political concerns

The U.S. on Thursday, reached its debt limit of $31.4 trillion, compelling the Treasury Department to introduce “extraordinary measures.”

Janet Yellen
January 19, 2023

UK, Australia heighten security alerts to citizens ahead of Nigeria’s elections

“Nationwide elections will take place in Nigeria in February 2023, and there is a heightened risk of protests during this period,” said the UK government.

United Kingdom Prime minister, Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime minister, Anthony Albanese
January 19, 2023

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces plan to resign

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her plan to resign from office because she no longer has “enough in the tank” to run the country.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern