Nigeria news today headlines : Sunday 8th December 2019
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Celebrity Candidate For President Ready To Confirm His Run
Szymon Ho?ownia, the host of a popular TV talent show, has confirmed that he will stand for President as an independent. Rumours are rife that it could be a stalking horse for formation of a new political party. Szymon Ho?ownia, the host of a popular TV talent show is expected to announce on Sunday in
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Pope Meets With Maltese PM Hit By Scandal Over Reporter’s Murder
Pope Francis on Saturday gave a private audience to outgoing Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, ignoring an appeal to cancel the meeting with a premier engulfed in crisis over a probe into a murdered journalist. Francis met Muscat and his wife and family on Saturday morning, the Vatican said, in an audience that was far
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US Prison Staff Pictured Doing Nazi Salute
Several prison employees have been fired and more than 30 others suspended after their training class was photographed making a Nazi salute in their uniforms. Two academy trainers and one cadet were dismissed from duty after the image emerged, the US Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety (DMAPS) announced on Friday. The photograph shows
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Iranian, American Freed In Apparent Prisoner Swap
An Iranian held in the US and an American held in Iran have been freed, the two sides said Saturday, in an apparent prisoner swap at a time of heightened tensions. Tehran announced the release of Iranian scientist Massoud Soleimani from the United States shortly before Washington declared American researcher Xiyue Wang was returning home.
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Saudi Arabia Hints At Possible Acceptance Of Houthi Rule In Yemen
Saudi foreign minister, Adel Al-Jubeir, announced on Friday that all Yemenis including the Houthis, could have a role in the future of the country, news agencies reported. Speaking at the Mediterranean Dialogues conference on the future of the Mediterranean in Rome, Al-Jubeir affirmed that there could be a settlement in the country, which would precede
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Israeli Army Tests New Rocket Propulsion System
Israeli Defense Forces have tested a new rocket propulsion system, Israeli media reported, noting that the test was conducted from an airbase in Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces did not issue more detail, according to Israeli media. All that has emerged on the topic was that the test had been planned in advance and performed
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Thousands Of Companies Threatened With Bankruptcy In Morocco
Despite efforts made to postpone payment deadlines, the late payment of dues threatens thousands of Moroccan companies with bankruptcy, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported on Friday. The reason behind the late payment of dues, which could lead to the liquidation of companies, is the difficulties relating to financing. Credit insurance company, Euler Hermes, lowered the risk level
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India Rape Victim Dies After Being Burned Alive By Gang Of Men
A rape victim who was set on fire by her alleged rapist India while on the way to court has died in hospital, the doctor treating her has said. The 23-year-old was on her way to board a train in the Unnao district of northern Uttar Pradesh state, to attend a court hearing on Thursday.
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French Pension Strikes Snarl Weekend Travel As Truckers Block Highways
Strikes disrupted weekend travel around France on Saturday as truckers blocked highways and most trains remained at a standstill because of worker anger at President Emmanuel Macron‘s policies. Meanwhile, yellow vest protesters held their weekly demonstrations over economic injustice in Paris and other cities, under the close watch of police. The marchers appear to be
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Indian Police Investigated Over Killings Of Rape Suspects
A top Indian rights group on Saturday launched an investigation into the police shooting of four rape-murder suspects after accusations they were gunned down in cold blood to assuage public anger. But in a country where violence against women is rife and an overburdened criminal justice system means attackers often escape punishment, many Indians also
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