Paraguay
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World champions Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay while rivals Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela as South America's big
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Adriana Torres is due for release soon from the biggest women's prison in the South American nation of Paraguay. But she says she's in no hurry. "I've no plans to escape," the gap-toothed 33-year-old mother of five joked as she took her bow after performing a stand-up comedy routine in the prison yard. Torres is…
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The pro-Nyesom Wike Rivers State House of Assembly members, led by Martin Amaewhule, have strongly condemned the state's Governor, Siminialayi Fubara's presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill to three members of the House, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo. The action, according to the lawmakers, is a blatant disregard for judicial pronouncements and the rule of law.…
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Prior to her appointment as the substantive Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi served in an acting capacity from July 5, 2024. During this period, she worked closely with the Governing Council to stabilise the university through a challenging crisis, demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment. Born on 31st January 1983 in Katsina State, Professor Maikudi is…
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Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has signed the N698.3 billion 2025 budget into law, with 76 per cent allocated for capital expenditure. The signing ceremony was held at the state’s government house chamber in Dutse on Tuesday, 31st December 2024. Governor Namadi said the budget aims to develop Jigawa State’s infrastructure and human capital…
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The Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Rt. Revd. Samuel Ike, on Tuesday, reviewed the country’s situation in 2024, stressing that it witnessed unprecedented hardship in every facet of national life. Bishop Ike, who reeled out a catalogue of misadventures that challenged the country in 2024, urged Nigerians to return to the fear of…
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigerians on the occasion of New Year's Day, January 1, 2025, urging hope, renewal and optimism for a brighter future. He reflected on the significant progress made in the outgoing year and assured Nigerians that the new year will bring…
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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday sacked a government minister who recently described African soldiers who fought for colonial ruler France as "traitors". Cheikh Oumar Diagne, minister in charge of administration and equipment at the presidency, made the remark in an interview with local FaFa TV this month, prompting an outcry. "The…
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Paris prosecutors opened an investigation after the internet sites of several major French cities were inaccessible on Tuesday following attacks by hackers claiming they were protesting against French support for Ukraine. At 1600 GMT, the sites of the cities of Marseille and Tarbes were down, as was the site of the department of…
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Zimbabwe officially abolished the death penalty Tuesday after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law an act that will commute to jail time the sentences of about 60 prisoners on death row. There has been a moratorium on executions in the southern African country since 2005 although courts have continued to hand down the death sentence…
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Renowned broadcaster Johnnie Walker, celebrated for his iconic voice on BBC Radio 2, has passed away at the age of 79. The news comes two months after the veteran radio presenter retired, marking the end of an illustrious 58-year career due to health challenges. Walker’s death was announced on Tuesday by DJ Bob Harris, who…
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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted an application filed by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to detain Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, and six others for 60 days pending the conclusion of their investigation. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order following an ex-parte motion moved by the DIA's…