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Capitol riot panel to seek Trump charges – Reports
The congressional inquiry into last year’s Capitol riot will reportedly recommend three criminal charges against former President Donald Trump. The House of Representatives select committee will seek an unprecedented charge of insurrection against a former US president, according to US media. The panel is expected to publish its final report next week, reports
High-level talks in Peru amid deepening crisis
Authorities in Peru have held high-level talks to try to resolve a deepening political crisis triggered by the ousting of the former president. The Council of State, the body made up of representatives of all branches of power, and church leaders had a three-hour meeting in the capital, Lima, reports the BBC. Earlier,
Ukraine’s second city without power after Russian strikes
Ukraine’s second city of Kharkiv was for hours left without power after the latest wave of Russian strikes targeted energy stations across the country. Local officials said as many as nine power facilities were hit as Russian forces fired 76 missiles and carried out drone attacks on Friday, reports the BBC. Kharkiv’s mayor
Twitter condemned by UN, EU over reporters’ ban
The United Nations has joined the European Union in condemning Twitter’s decision to suspend some journalists who cover the social media firm. Reporters for the New York Times, CNN and the Washington Post were among those locked out of their accounts. The UN tweeted that media freedom is “not a toy”
Hippo swallows two-year-old boy
A two-year-old boy has survived being swallowed by a hippo in Uganda. Iga Paul was playing near his home less than a kilometre from the edge of Lake Edward in the Kasese district of southwest Uganda when he was attacked. The hippo grabbed the toddler by the head and swallowed half of his
FIFA President gets backing to potentially extend tenure until 2031
Gianni Infantino has secured backing from the FIFA Council to potentially extend his presidency until 2031 – beyond the 12-year limit envisaged in reforms of the scandal-plagued football body he helped to draw up. The job running world football pays around $3m (£2.46m) annually and he is unopposed to be re-elected in March.
FG signs $10bn clean electricity deal with U.S. firm
The Federal Government has signed a $10 billion development and Engineering, Procurement and Constructive (EPC) implementation framework agreement with a US firm: Sun Africa LLC. This agreement was signed on Wednesday at the US-Africa Business Forum (USABF) in Washington D.C. with the largest US renewable energy company operating in Africa. The pact, according to a
Totti names Osimhen best striker in Serie A
Italian legend Francesco Totti has crowned red-hot Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen as the best striker in the Serie A.. With 18 goals in 36 games to his credit at French Ligue One team, Lille after a season, the Nigerian sealed a record €75million move to Napoli in 2020. Osimhen struggled in his first season,
Nigeria must adopt Morocco model for football revival –Finidi George
Finidi George believes Nigeria must invest in youth programmes if they are to reach Morocco’s success at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Super Eagles missed out on the global competition in the Gulf nation after losing to Ghana on the away goals rule during a twolegged African qualifying fixture. Meanwhile, Morocco was among
NDDC U-17 PEACE TOURNEY: TWO ABIA TEAMS AIM FOR FINAL BERTH
Two youth teams from Abia State are aiming for tickets to sail through to Sunday’s grand finale of the ongoing 2nd NDDC U-17 Peace Football Championship in Delta State. Campus FC of Imo State will take to the pitch by 8 O’clock this morning to tango Donastars FC of Abia at 8am. In the second
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