International News
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has confirmed the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon on Thursday, June 7th. This sighting signifies the beginning of the Islamic calendar’s twelfth and final month, a period marked by the Hajj pilgrimage and culminating in the major festival of Eid al-Adha. The announcement paves the way for the Hajj […]
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Kanye West’s former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, has filed a lawsuit against the rapper, accusing him of sexual harassment, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. Pisciotta worked for West for two years before being fired in 2022, and claims she was never paid a promised $3 million severance package. The lawsuit alleges that West sent Pisciotta
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its Representative Exchange Rates for Selected Currencies for June 2024, and Nigeria’s Naira is notably absent from the list. The list features currencies from various countries, including several African nations like Algeria, Botswana, Mauritius, and South Africa. This omission comes as Nigeria struggles to stabilize its exchange rate,
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South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has lost its majority in parliament for the first time in 30 years, winning only 159 seats (40% of the vote) in the National Assembly. The Democratic Alliance (DA) came second with 87 seats (22% of the vote), while the newly-formed uMkonto weSizwe party, led by former President
South Africa’s Ruling Party Loses Majority, Opposition Gains Ground. Read More »
Donald Trump’s campaign has announced a record-breaking haul of nearly $53 million in online small-dollar donations following his conviction in the New York hush money trial. The campaign boasts that the verdict has galvanized support for Trump “like never before,” with over a third of the total coming from new donors. Despite temporary online delays
Trump’s Supporters Rally Around Him, Donate $53M After Verdict Read More »
US President Joe Biden has condemned the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) prosecutor for seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC accuses them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Biden called the application “outrageous” and reaffirmed US support for Israel’s security. Secretary of State
Biden Condemns ICC’s “Outrageous” Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu. Read More »
Drake, the Canadian rapper, has lost a significant amount of money after betting on Tyson Fury to win against Oleksandr Usyk. He revealed on Instagram that he had placed a $565,000 bet on Fury, which would have earned him over $1 million if Fury had emerged victorious. However, Usyk won the fight by split decision,
Rapper Drake Loses Big on Boxing Bet: $565,000 Gone. Read More »
The Nigerian Union in South Africa has condemned the killing of Prince Muoka Ebuka, a 43-year-old Nigerian national, by law enforcement officers in Danielskuil, Northern Cape, on May 17, 2024. This incident is part of a disturbing trend of police abuse targeting Nigerians in the Northern Cape, with similar cases reported in Kimberley and Johannesburg.
Federal Government Condemns Killing of Nigerian in South Africa, Demands Probe. Read More »
World leaders have expressed shock and condemnation, including US President Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The suspected gunman was detained by police at the scene.
World Leaders Condemn Assassination Attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Read More »
Super Falcons forward Chiamaka Nnadozie has been honored with the National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) award for the best goalkeeper in the French women’s league. The 23-year-old Paris FC shot stopper received the prestigious award on Monday, sharing the podium with Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, who won the men’s version. This achievement marks Nnadozie’s
Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins UNFP Award for Best Goalkeeper in French Women’s League Read More »