The family of Kenya's President, Uhuru Kenyatta, that has dominated the country's politics since independence, secretly owned a huge network of offshore companies for decades, according to a new leak of financial papers. The financial papers known as the Pandora Papers - is the biggest financial leak in history, with about 12 million files linking … Continue reading New documents reveal Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta’s family huge offshore assets
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US warns China to stop provoking Taiwan after Beijing sent 77 aircraft including nuclear bombers into island’s airspace
The United States has warned China to stop its 'provocative' military flights near Taiwan after they sent about 100 military planes, some of them capable of dropping nuclear bombs, into the island's air defense zone over the weekend. Taiwan's defense ministry said that China's air force sent 39 aircraft to the zone just on Saturday, October 3, … Continue reading US warns China to stop provoking Taiwan after Beijing sent 77 aircraft including nuclear bombers into island’s airspace
Canada election: What you need to know about the campaign
Canadians are going to the polls on Monday to vote in an early general election. Can Prime Minister Justin Trudeau manage to win his sought-after majority? For the second time in two years, Canadians are voting in a federal election. Mr Trudeau launched the campaign mid-August, two years ahead of schedule as he seeks a … Continue reading Canada election: What you need to know about the campaign
“It is absolutely clear to me that the perception that we had in the past is clearly wrong”- FFK speaks about President Buhari and the APC after his defection
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said he was wrong about some of his criticisms of the Buhari administration in the past. He said It is absolutely clear that the perception that himself and some others had in the past of the Buhari administration is clearly wrong. FFK defected to the APC today September 16. His … Continue reading “It is absolutely clear to me that the perception that we had in the past is clearly wrong”- FFK speaks about President Buhari and the APC after his defection
You say Nnamdi Kanu and Igboho are your brothers and then you join Buhari’s party? – Reno Omokri reacts after Femi Fani-Kayode defected to APC
Reno Omokri has reacted to former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, defecting from PDP to APC after vowing he never would. Reno Omokri wrote on Instagram: "You say you are a friend of Sunday Igboho. You called him your brother. You called Nnamdi Kanu your “friend and brother” and one of the most courageous persons you know. … Continue reading You say Nnamdi Kanu and Igboho are your brothers and then you join Buhari’s party? – Reno Omokri reacts after Femi Fani-Kayode defected to APC
We will welcome Goodluck Jonathan if he defects to our party – APC
Goodluck Jonathan The All Progressives Congress has said it would welcome former President Goodluck Jonathan if he decides to join the party. There have been rumors that the former President is in talks with the leaders of APC and may soon defect to the ruling party. Jonathan is yet to confirm or deny these rumours. National Secretary of … Continue reading We will welcome Goodluck Jonathan if he defects to our party – APC
Twitter ban will be lifted soon – FG
The federal government has said that the ban on operations of social media giant, Twitter, in the country will be lifted soon. Minister of Information Mr. Lai Mohammed Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed gave the update while responding to a question by state house correspondents on the status of the ongoing talks between Twitter and … Continue reading Twitter ban will be lifted soon – FG
Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been banned from leaving the country amid an investigation into his alleged involvement in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. A prosecutor is seeking charges against Mr Henry, who has been asked to explain his links with a key suspect in the killing, Joseph … Continue reading Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry
California recall election: Fact-checking Governor Newsom and his challengers
California's Democrat Governor, Gavin Newsom, faces being replaced as the leader of the state if recalled by voters in Tuesday's election. His handling of the pandemic has been criticised, fuelling a long Republican-led effort to remove him from office. Here, BBC News looks at some of the claims made by Governor Newsom and his challengers … Continue reading California recall election: Fact-checking Governor Newsom and his challengers
California recall election: Biden campaigns with Newsom ahead of rare vote
President Joe Biden has made his first trip to California on the eve of a rare state recall election to shore up support for Governor Gavin Newsom. Polls show a comfortable lead for the Democrat, whose main rival, Larry Elder, is a conservative radio host. It is only the second-ever recall for a governor to … Continue reading California recall election: Biden campaigns with Newsom ahead of rare vote
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