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Macrons to offer ‘scientific evidence’ to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says
Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are planning to present photographic and scientific evidence to a US court to prove Mrs Macron is a woman.Their lawyer says the French president and Mrs Macron will present the documentation in a defamation suit they have taken against the right-wing influencer Candace Owens after she promoted her belief that Brigitte Macron was born…
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Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule
A former defence minister and vocal critic of Togo’s government, Marguerite Gnakadé, has been arrested, according to security sources. Gnakadé, the sister-in-law of long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé, recently called for his resignation and urged the military to stand with the people in ending decades of dynastic rule. “She was arrested for serious acts, including her recent public appearance inciting the…
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The implications of South Africa losing three points if found guilty by FIFA
FIFA has officially opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. This follows the fielding of Mokoena while he was under suspension in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, which South Africa won 2–0 against Lesotho on 21 March in Polokwane. The 28-year-old midfielder had accumulated two yellow cards earlier in the…
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2026 WCQ: FIFA opens disciplinary case against South Africa
By Tosin Omojola – The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially opened an investigation into South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during one of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The world football governing body responded to a protest calling for disciplinary action to be taken against the Group C leaders. South Africa fielded Teboho Mokoena, who was…
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Oba of Babanla withdraws criminal complaint amid mediation, insecurity concerns
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The palace of Babanla, a historic community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has been the focus of legal and security tensions in recent weeks. On September 15, 2025, His Royal Highness Oba Aliyu Alabi Yusuf (Arojojoye II) formally withdrew a criminal complaint filed against four members of his community at the Upper…
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Vice President Shettima presides over NEC meeting
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday presided over a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) — the first since President Bola Tinubu renewed calls for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to address worsening insecurity. The meeting, which began around 11:30 a.m. at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, went…
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Lifting Governor Fubara’s suspension ‘not worth celebrating’ — Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to lift the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing the move as “nothing to cheer about.” On March 18, Tinubu declared emergency rule in Rivers State in response to a prolonged political crisis. As…
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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact as Gulf Arab states grow wary of US security guarantees
Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan signed a formal mutual defense pact on Wednesday, in a move that significantly strengthens a decades-long security partnership amid heightened regional tensions The enhanced defense ties come as Gulf Arab states grow increasingly wary about the reliability of the United States as their longstanding security guarantor. Israel’s attack on Qatar last week heightened those concerns. “This agreement…
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Oyo police arrest suspect with human flesh, recover abandoned vehicle
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Police Command has arrested one Alfa Basiru for allegedly being in possession of suspected human flesh. The police also recovered an abandoned vehicle during stop-and-search operations in Ibadan. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command described the operations—conducted across highways, intersections, and adjoining roads—as vital to deterring crime and protecting lives. According…
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Man arrested in Ondo for alleged assault of minor, termination of pregnancies
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man, Babawale Kolawole, over allegations of incest and repeated sexual abuse of a 16-year-old relative. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, the Command stated that the suspect, a resident of No. 12 Okeodunwo Street, Igbado, has been remanded in…
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