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US Court A judge has sentenced Bob Menendez, former New Jersey senator in the United States, to 11 years in prison. Prosecutors sought at least a 15-year sentence, citing in court documents the “rare gravity” of the ex-senator’s crimes. Last year, Menendez, 71, was found guilty on 16 counts of accepting gifts, including gold bars, cash, and a Mercedes-Benz, in exchange for helping the Egyptian and Qatari governments. Menendez pleaded with Sidney Stein, US district judge for mercy, twice breaking down in tears. “I have lost everything,” he said. But the former senator’s pleas fell on deaf ears. His lawyers…
HIV-AIDS image The news of a total freeze on “all federal financial assistance” by President Donald Trump on foreign aid and HIV-related initiatives, has raised a global concern, especially among African countries With so many African healthcare programs, including vaccines for HIV/AIDS, dependent on USAID funding, many African countries seem to feel the heat more than other countries that benefit from U.S. foreign aid. Here are 5 countries with the highest HIV rates. 1. Swaziland or Eswatini Eswatini has the world’s highest HIV/AIDS infection rate, with 27.20% of the country’s population living with the infection. The infection was reportedly transmitted all…
Mamu A witness identified as prosecution witness D has testified in the ongoing trial of Tukur Mamu, the publisher of Desert Herald newspaper, at the federal high court in Abuja. The masked witness was led in evidence on Thursday by David Kaswe, a lawyer to the attorney-general of the federation (AGF). Mamu is facing trial on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism after he was accused of aiding and negotiating with the terrorists who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train in March 2022. Mamu was accused of collecting $120,000 in ransom payments on behalf of Boko Haram terrorists responsible for the train…
Diddy Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of trafficking two more women. On Thursday, in a new indictment filed prosecutors detailed a series of new allegations against the rapper that accused him of leading a criminal group and sex trafficking three women – two more than he was previously charged with. It also described violent outbursts on Combs’ behalf towards his alleged victims, including an incident in which he allegedly held a person over a balcony. “On multiple occasions, Combs threw both objects and people, as well as hit, dragged, choked and shoved others,” the indictment claimed. “On one occasion,…
Tinubu President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said the positive reports on Nigerians in the diaspora would inspire the younger generation on values that enhance the nation’s image. The President commended diasporan Nigerians while receiving Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, and the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius F. Sandy, at the State House. President Tinubu also received Letters of Credence from Legesse Geremew Haile, the Ambassador of Ethiopia to Nigeria, and Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, the Apostolic Nuncio of the Vatican to Nigeria. The Canadian High Commissioner told President…
Egbetokun The controversy surrounding the extension of the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is yet to abate following the fresh calls for his resignation or sack by the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Apart from the human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, who consistently criticises Egbetokun’s stay in office as IGP, some senior police officers spoken to also raised eyebrows over the development, saying the extension had “killed” career growth of some officers.But the Force headquarters, in a swift reaction, maintained that Egbetokun’s appointment is firmly grounded in law, specifically in Part III, Section 7 (6) of the Police…
Chike Obi For his exceptional leadership and contributions to banking and finance, the Board Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi, has been presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Thisday Awards. At a well-attended event featuring leaders across Nigeria’s public and private sectors, the erudite banking professional joined a host of awardees who were recognized for their leadership across various sectors of the economy. Lauding the event organisers for the recognition, Chike-Obi said, “This is one of the proudest moments of my life. I thank the Thisday team, led by the ebullient Prince Nduka Obaigbena, for this award…
Osimhen Italian giants Napoli have rejected a €65m bid from Galatasaray for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, the Turkish giants attempted to make Osimhen’s loan move permanent but fell short of the striker’s €75m release clause. The 26-year-old joined Galatasaray on loan until the end of the season without an option to buy, but the Turkish club have a unique advantage in negotiations due to a compensation clause in the agreement. Should Osimhen move to another club in January, Galatasaray would be entitled to €6m compensation, effectively raising his release clause to €81m…
Access Bank PLC is set to host its first-ever Africa Trade Conference (ATC), a landmark event focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation under the theme, ‘Empowering Africa Through Trade,Innovation, and Sustainable Growth’. Scheduled for March 12, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, the conference is poised to bring together the most influential voices in trade, finance, and policy to address the future of commerce across the continent. With Africa’s trade finance gap estimated at $81 billion annually, the conference aims to tackle the systemic challenges hindering trade, particularly for SMEs and domestic firms. By fostering collaboration among key stakeholders, the…