Category: Foreign
Court convicts Trump on all 34 felony charges in hush-money case
A New York jury has convicted former US president Donald Trump on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment [...]
Again, TotalEnergies snub Nigeria, plans to invest $600m in Congo
French oil major TotalEnergies is moving to invest $600 million to strengthen exploration and production activities in the Republic of Congo in 2024, [...]
Activist confronts Shell over Niger Delta oil spills
In a viral video which is circulating on social media, a climate justice activist, Mikaela Loach, challenged Shell PLc and its leadership during a sha [...]
Iran’s president dies in helicopter crash
Iranian media has confirmed the death of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, aged 63, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian following a helicopter [...]
Army repels attempted coup d’etat in DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army says it has repelled an attempted coup d’etat.
The army said Congolese and foreign fighters were involved [...]
Canadian authorities imposes $4.38m fine on Binance for money laundering violations
Canada’s anti-money laundering agency, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), imposed a fine of nearly $4.38 mill [...]
Putin takes oath of office for fifth term as Russia’s President
Vladimir Putin marked a historic moment as he was inaugurated for an unprecedented fifth term as Russia’s President in a lavish ceremony at the Kremli [...]
Qatar Energy not willing to invest in Nigeria despite Tinubu’s visit
President Bola Tinubu has been wooing foreign investors with a promise of high returns on investment.
The President also spoke at the recent World [...]
Celebrity bag designer, Nancy Gonzalez bags 18 months jail term in US prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
Nancy gonzalez, a leading fashion designer whose accessories are used by American celebrities has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading [...]
Vietnamese tycoon, Truong My Lan sentenced to death for looting bank of $44bn
A Vietnamese property tycoon, Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death for looting one of the country's largest banks over a period of 11 years.
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