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Donald Trump participated in an hour-long town hall with Fox News’s Sean Hannity in Pennsylvania, where he heavily criticized his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, ahead of their upcoming debate. Throughout the event, Trump confused Harris with President Joe Biden at times and focused on issues such as immigration. He promised that, if re-elected, he would carry out the “largest deportation” in U.S. history. Trump also warned, without evidence, that the country could face a “1929-style depression” if Harris were to win the presidency. Hannity’s questions were largely favorable, giving Trump space to assert his views. Get instant and latest news…

Michel Barnier, the former EU Brexit negotiator, has been appointed as the new French prime minister following weeks of political impasse. President Emmanuel Macron chose Barnier, a seasoned and moderate politician, to navigate the challenges of a hung parliament, with neither Macron’s centrist Renaissance bloc nor opposition parties holding a majority. Barnier is seen as an acceptable choice for both Marine Le Pen’s National Rally and parts of the Socialist Party, though his appointment has been criticized by leftist leaders like Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Barnier’s primary challenge will be to push through key reforms, including the 2025 budget, amid fierce opposition…

The Dangote Group has refuted reports claiming that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has started lifting fuel from its refinery. According to a statement by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, NNPCL has not begun lifting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery, contrary to media reports suggesting fuel was being sold at N897 per liter. Chiejina emphasized that no contract has been finalized between Dangote Refinery and NNPCL, and the pricing of petrol is controlled by regulatory authorities, not Dangote Group. The clarification comes after the Chairman, Aliko Dangote, announced that the refinery is…

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments on Kamala Harris during the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok seem to be a blend of sarcasm and political commentary. His remarks about supporting Harris, made with a wry smile, likely reference the U.S. political landscape, where Moscow has often been accused of attempting to interfere in elections. Putin’s support for Harris can be interpreted as a sarcastic response, especially following U.S. accusations that Russia has been trying to influence the upcoming presidential election. His mention of Harris’s contagious laugh and the comparison of her potential actions to those of Trump, who imposed significant sanctions…

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has expressed strong opposition to the recent increase in Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) pump prices, warning that it could lead to social unrest and worsen poverty among Nigerian workers. In a statement issued by its president, Festus Osifo, on Wednesday, the TUC criticized the government’s decision to raise petrol prices to N897 and N855 per liter, up from N617, without consulting key stakeholders. TUC argued that this sudden hike would deepen the economic hardship faced by Nigerians, especially the working class. The union urged the government to immediately reverse the price increase, implement…

Daniel Mthimkhulu, the former chief engineer at South Africa’s Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa), has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for forging his qualifications. Mthimkhulu, who falsely claimed to have earned degrees from the University of Witwatersrand and a German university, was in reality a high school graduate. He also forged a job offer to secure a salary raise at Prasa, earning an annual income of 2.8 million rand. His deception, which lasted five years, was exposed in 2015. During his tenure, Mthimkhulu was involved in a failed 600 million rand train deal where trains purchased from Spain were…

The Labour Party (LP) has removed its national chairman, Comrade Julius Abure, along with other members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), due to the expiration of their tenure. In response, the party has established a 29-member caretaker committee to fill the leadership gap, led by former finance minister Senator Esther Nenadi Usman as chairman and Hon. Darlington Nwokocha as secretary. This decision was made during a NEC and stakeholders’ meeting in Umuahia, hosted by Abia State governor Alex Otti, the party’s only governor. The meeting was chaired by Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and attended by several…

Rebecca Cheptegei, the Ugandan Olympic athlete, has tragically passed away after being set on fire by her former boyfriend in western Kenya. The 33-year-old marathon runner had been training in the area before the horrifying attack, which occurred at her home in Endebess. The incident took place on a Sunday when Cheptegei was returning home from church with her two children. According to local police, a quarrel between Cheptegei and her boyfriend escalated, leading to him allegedly dousing her with petrol and setting her on fire. Neighbors rushed to her aid, but despite their efforts and her being taken for…

Adeleye Ayomide, a 200-level Philosophy student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, has been arrested for allegedly killing a student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Christiannah Idowu, marking a disturbing pattern of behavior linked to previous deaths. According to reports from various sources, Christianah was declared missing on August 19, 2024, after her abductors used her WhatsApp account to contact her family, demanding a ransom of N1,500,000. Despite efforts from her parents to pay part of the ransom, communication from the kidnappers abruptly stopped on August 23, 2024. Investigations led authorities to link the suspect through financial transactions, including money…

France Football has unveiled the nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards, celebrating the best players in world football. Below are the nominees across various categories: 2024 Ballon d’Or Nominees (Men’s) 2024 Ballon d’Or Feminin Nominees (Women’s) 2024 Kopa Trophy Nominees (Best Under-21 Player) 2024 Yashin Trophy Nominees (Best Goalkeeper) These nominations showcase some of the best talents in the football world across various categories. The winners will be revealed at the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday, October 28 2024. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.