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Foreign

Spain Calls Snap Election as Housing Crisis Fuels Nationwide Protests

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for 29 November, bringing forward a vote that had been expected next year after his minority government suffered a major parliamentary defeat over measures aimed at tackling the country’s housing crisis. Sánchez announced the election in a televised address on Monday, saying Spain needed to renew public support for his government and secure a stronger parliamentary majority to push […]

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Local

US Withdraws All Bombers From RAF Fairford After Suspected Terror Plot

The United States has withdrawn all of its Air Force bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, days after a suspected terror plot targeting the military base led to the arrest of six people. A Pentagon official confirmed that all US bombers deployed to the British airbase have now returned to their home stations in the United States. The aircraft involved include B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers, although the Pentagon did […]

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Entertainment

Tems and Runtown Bring Spotify’s Surround Sound Experience to Lagos

Nigerian music stars Tems and Runtown have taken centre stage at Spotify’s first Surround Sound live performance experience in Lagos, giving selected fans an intimate opportunity to experience their music from a much closer range. The two night showcase took place at Livespot, Lagos, on September 25 and 26, with Tems performing on the first night and Runtown taking the stage the following evening. Unlike a conventional concert, the event […]

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Foreign

Dangote Breaks Ground on $16bn Kenya Refinery in Major African Industrial Push

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto have officially broken ground on a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, marking the start of one of the biggest private sector industrial projects in East Africa. The refinery which is expected to be completed by 2030, is designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The project is intended to reduce East Africa’s dependence on imported refined […]

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Local

Grenfell Fire: CPS Asked to Consider Manslaughter Charges Against Firms and Individuals

British prosecutors have been asked to consider manslaughter and other criminal charges against companies and individuals over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed the lives of 72 people in west London. The Metropolitan Police has submitted its full case files to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), marking a major milestone in the nine-year investigation into the disaster. The files concern 20 companies and organisations and 54 individuals, with prosecutors […]

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Sports

Messi Inches Closer to Free Kick Record After Stunning Inter Miami Strike

Lionel Messi has moved within two goals of the widely credited all-time direct free kick record after producing another spectacular set piece for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew. The Argentine superstar scored from a difficult angle in the 33rd minute of Sunday’s MLS clash, curling his left footed effort over the wall and into the far top corner to bring Inter Miami level. Columbus had taken the lead through Josef […]

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Entertainment

Elton John, Burna Boy and Charli XCX Lead Apple Music Hall’s Opening Season

Apple Music Hall is set to open its doors in London with a star studded lineup featuring Elton John, Burna Boy, Charli XCX, Troye Sivan and several other major artists. The new 600 capacity venue, located inside the iconic Battersea Power Station, will officially open on September 28, with Elton John taking the stage for the inaugural performance. The show will mark his first public UK performance since the conclusion […]

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Foreign

SERAP Gives CBN Seven Days to Explain $6.23m Election Funds, ₦1.63trn Public Funds

The Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, seven days to account for $6.23 million in allegedly diverted or unaccounted for election funds and more than ₦1.63 trillion in other public funds. SERAP said it would consider legal action if the CBN fails to provide the requested explanations within the seven day period. The organisation made the […]

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Entertainment

Nollywood Black Market Makes History as 51,000 Viewers Set New Guinness World Record

Nollywood has recorded another major global milestone after more than 51,000 people gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos to watch the crime thriller Black Market in a record breaking film screening. The screening, which took place on Saturday, September 26, was organised as an attempt to break the Guinness World Records title for the largest audience at a film screening in a single location. Guinness World Records officially recognised […]

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