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Malaysian Court Rejects Najib Razak’s Bid for House Arrest
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has dismissed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s request to serve the remainder of his 1MDB corruption sentence under house arrest, ruling that a royal decree authorizing the move was legally invalid. Najib, 72, has been in prison since August 2022 following his conviction in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. The
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Lawyers Threaten NDPC With Legal Action Over $32.8 Million Meta Fine Settlement
The Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria has issued a pre-action notice to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), threatening legal action over what it describes as an unlawful consent judgment that nullified a $32.8 million fine previously imposed on Meta Platforms, Inc. In a letter dated December 15, 2025, the association, composed of data
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Morocco Kick Off AFCON 2025 with 2-0 Win Over Comoros
Host nation Morocco secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Comoros in the opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday. Goals from Brahim Diaz and substitute Ayoub El Kaabi in the second half gave the hosts a winning start to the month-long tournament.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Alleged Audio Leak to Speaker’s Political Opponent
The Kwara State House of Assembly has suspended Hon. Saba Gideon Yisa, representing Edu Local Government Area, following allegations that he leaked a sensitive audio recording to Ambassador Yahaya Seriki, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figure reportedly nursing governorship ambitions. While the Assembly officially cited “unparliamentary conduct” as the reason for the suspension, multiple
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Gaza Faces “Alarming” Shortages of Medicines Amid Israeli Restrictions
Gaza’s Health Ministry has issued an urgent appeal for medical supplies, warning of critical shortages that are severely affecting healthcare services across the territory. The ministry described the situation as a public health emergency, worsened by more than two years of conflict and a crippling blockade imposed by Israel. “The number of items completely out
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Nigeria Secures Release of 130 Kidnapped Catholic Schoolchildren
Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of 130 kidnapped students from St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State, ending a harrowing ordeal that began in November. The announcement comes after 100 children were freed earlier this month, leaving no students in captivity, according to presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare. “Another 130 Abducted Niger State Pupils Released,
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EXCLUSIVE: New NMDPRA CEO Aliyu Mohammed Linked to Kaduna Refinery Collapse
The Nigerian Senate recently confirmed Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), alongside Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as CEO of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), following screenings and recommendations from the Joint Committees on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream, and Gas). Mohammed’s appointment has come under
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US Coast Guard Pursues Third Oil Tanker Off Venezuela Amid Sanctions Enforcement
The United States Coast Guard is actively pursuing a third oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, part of Washington’s ongoing campaign to enforce sanctions against Venezuelan oil exports. The operation comes just a day after the US seized its second vessel in two weeks, intensifying pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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Elysee Palace Staff to Face Trial Over Alleged Theft of Presidential Tableware
French authorities have announced that three individuals will face trial in connection with the suspected theft of valuable porcelain, silverware, and tableware from the Elysee Palace, the official residence of the French President in Paris. The items are estimated to be worth between 15,000 and 40,000 euros ($17,500–$46,800). According to the Paris prosecution office, the
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Swedish Authorities Board Sanctioned Russian Ship Adler After Engine Failure in National Waters
Swedish authorities have boarded the Russian freighter Adler, anchored off the southwest coast of Sweden, after it suffered an engine failure. The inspection, led by Swedish Customs, is ongoing as officials examine the vessel’s cargo and compliance with sanctions. According to Martin Hoglund, spokesperson for the Swedish Customs Administration, the vessel is owned by M
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