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Finland Freezes Simon Ekpa’s Assets, Places Him In World Ranked ‘Toughest Prisons’

Finland Freezes Simon Ekpa’s Assets, Places Him In World Ranked ‘Toughest Prisons’

Finland Freezes Simon Ekpa’s Assets, Places Him In Kylmäkoski ‘Ranked As One Of World’s Toughest Prisons’ The authorities in Finland have frozen the assets of Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Biafran agitator facing allegations of terrorism-related activities, who has been detained for several weeks. The Finnish government also froze the assets of companies associated with Ekpa and four of his accomplices, who are also in remand. Yle, a local newspaper in a report, stated these, adding that Ekpa is being held in the Kylmäkoski vankila, (Kylmäkoski prison), which is reputed to be one of the world’s toughest prisons. AttNews had reported…
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German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives Nigeria

German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives Nigeria

German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives In Nigeria. German Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day official visit, GISTSMATE MEDIA is reporting. He was received at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The visit will be the third exchange between both countries on the level of head of state or government since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration. The German president will be accompanied to Nigeria by industries captains and other top ranking board members of most successful companies in the fields of IT, high tech…
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Trump Says He’ll Attempt To End Birthright US Citizenship

Trump Says He’ll Attempt To End Birthright US Citizenship

Trump Says Will Attempt To End Birthright US Citizenship President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sunday he would “have to” deport all undocumented immigrants in the United States, as he doubled down on his hardline campaign pledges including ending birthright citizenship. “You have to do it,” he said during an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” after being asked if he planned on deporting “everyone who is here illegally over the next four years” of his term. He also used his first formal television interview after the November election to insist he would end birthright citizenship — enshrined…
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France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After Vote Of No -Confidence

France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After Vote Of No -Confidence

France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After No-confidence Vote French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted after the parliament voted in support of a motion of no confidence. The members of parliament voted in support of the motion against Barnier by 331 votes. The move marks the first time France’s government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote since 1962. Barnie’s leadership was called into question after “he used special powers to push through his budget without a vote.” Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally and Éric Coquerel of the radical left accused the former prime minister of…
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‘Nobody Can Do Anything,’ – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence Amid Deportation Saga

‘Nobody Can Do Anything,’ – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence Amid Deportation Saga

‘NoBody Can Do Anything,’ Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence Amid Deportation Saga Nigerian-born UK pastor Tobi Adegboyega has addressed recent reports of his impending deportation to Nigeria. The former leader of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, which was shut down following allegations of a £1.87 million fraud, has lost his legal battle against deportation despite asserting that the move would infringe upon his human rights. An immigration tribunal has ruled that the 44-year-old, who is a cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, be deported to Nigeria. According to a report by The Telegraph, investigations revealed financial misconduct within his church,…
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Simon Ekpa: ‘We’ll Restrict His Freedom Of Movement, That Is What Our Procedure Is Based On’ – Finland Police

Simon Ekpa: ‘We’ll Restrict His Freedom Of Movement, That Is What Our Procedure Is Based On’ – Finland Police

Simon Ekpa: We'll restrict his freedom of movement, that is what our procedure is based on' - Police The Finland Police in a recent statement has made it known that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa will be restricted from moving freely, including a possible issuance of a travel ban for his activities. According to them, that was the procedure enacted for persons suspected of offences to which such measures were applicable, according to a recent statement which was made available to the general public today being Tuesday the 3rd day of December, 2024. From…
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Namibia Elects First Female President

Namibia Elects First Female President

Namibia Elects First Female President Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took just over 57 percent of ballots followed by the candidate for the main opposition Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) with 25.5 percent, the election authority announced. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, becomes the first woman to rule the mineral-rich southern African country that has been governed by the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) since independence in…
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President Tinubu, Wife Set To Jet Out Of Nigeria Today Wednesday(Detailed Itinerary Emerged)

President Tinubu, Wife Set To Jet Out Of Nigeria Today Wednesday(Detailed Itinerary Emerged)

Again, President Tinubu, Wife To Jet Out Of Nigeria Wednesday (Detailed Itinerary Emerged) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will on Wednesday, November 27 depart Abuja on a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from French President, Emmanuel Macron. The visit which will last three days aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and France, with an emphasis on building partnerships in key sectors. Tinubu’s trip to France was contained in a statement by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Ononuga on Tuesday, November 26. The statement reads: “President…
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Canada Scraps Conversion Of Study Permits To Permanent Residency For Foreign Students

Canada Scraps Conversion Of Study Permits To Permanent Residency For Foreign Students

Canada Scraps Conversion Of Study Permits To Permanent Residency For Foreign Students Canada has closed the pathway for international students to convert their study permits into permanent residency under its latest immigration policies. This new regulation mandates that international students return to their home countries upon the expiration of their study visas in Canada, signaling an end to policies that allowed non-citizens with study permits to transition into permanent residency. Canada is also terminating the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program and halting asylum claims tied to such immigration pathways. Marc Miller, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, confirmed this development during an…
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Indian Prime Minister, Modi Arrives Nigeria

Indian Prime Minister, Modi Arrives Nigeria

India Prime Minister, Modi Lands In Nigeria The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has arrived in Abuja, the Nigeria’s Capital. He was welcomed by Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and other dignitaries. Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day State visit to Nigeria arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Ahmadu Bello Airport a few minutes ago. The last Indian leader to visit Nigeria was Dr. Manmohan Singh in 2007.FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, welcoming the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi to Nigeria. Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day State visit to Nigeria arrived at the Presidential…
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