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EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia, Removes Two Individuals From Blacklist

EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia, Removes Two Individuals From Blacklist

The European Union has prolonged its individual sanctions against Russia for an additional six months, effective until March 15, 2025. This decision, announced by the EU Council, aims to maintain pressure on those responsible for undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty. In a statement, the Council revealed that the sanctions, which target over 2,200 individuals and legal entities, have been extended to ensure continued accountability. However, two individuals - Nikita Mazepin, a Russian racer, and Violetta Prigozhina, the mother of Yevgeny Prigozhin - have been removed from the blacklist, following a EU Court decision to lift sanctions against them. Additionally,…
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Nigerian Pilot Olukayode Ojo, Faces 5-Year Prison Sentence in US for Falsifying FAA Statements

Nigerian Pilot Olukayode Ojo, Faces 5-Year Prison Sentence in US for Falsifying FAA Statements

A 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, has been convicted of making false statements to obtain a medical certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He faces a potential five-year prison sentence and fines of up to $250,000 for each count. According to US Attorney Robert Troester, Ojo was found guilty on August 16, 2024, of making false statements while attempting to secure a medical certificate necessary for flying commercial passenger aircraft. The case resulted from an investigation by the Transportation Security Administration—Investigations and was prosecuted by Assistant US Attorneys Jackson Eldridge and Matt Dillon. The trial revealed that Ojo, an…
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US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, US President Joe Biden will offer a heartfelt parting speech before handing the reins to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for the next election. Not too long after his abrupt exit and Harris's swift ascent, many of the same individuals who pushed for Biden's removal because of age concerns will be bidding him farewell like a hero. As he approaches 81 years old, Biden is predicted to support Harris—the nation's first Black, female, and South Asian vice president—as the most qualified candidate to carry on his legacy of defending American…
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Halifax to host DAM Global Summit Against Malaria in 2025 (See Details)

Halifax to host DAM Global Summit Against Malaria in 2025 (See Details)

Plans are on for the maiden edition of the Drum Against Malaria (DAM) Global Summit in Halifax, Canada. The summit, a three-day programme, is scheduled to hold from April 25 to 27 next year (2025). The high point of the summit will be on April 25, the World Malaria Day. Organisers of the summit hope to use the opportunity to create awareness on the menace of Malaria in Africa, and the efforts of groups and non-governmental organisations (NGO) in the fight. The summit will also shade more light on various advocacies, and interventions by the organisers in the provision of…
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Rumours of Coup in Sierra Leone prompt nationwide curfew

Rumours of Coup in Sierra Leone prompt nationwide curfew

Sierra Leone has ordered a statewide curfew after a military barracks attack in Freetown this morning. After the election, the country was in upheaval. The authorities said they thwarted an attack at Wilberforce barracks and guaranteed locals of control. Information Minister Chernor Bah advised citizens to stay indoors as security authorities search for the attackers. Witnesses reported heavy shooting and explosions in Freetown early Sunday, with social media footage showing smoke billowing. Witnesses reported gunfire near Murray Town Navy Base and another military installation, indicating a security issue. President Julius Maada Bio confirmed the breach and blamed "renegades," telling the…
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