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Micheal Jackson’s Older Brother Is Dead

Micheal Jackson’s Older Brother Is Dead

Micheal Jackson’s Brother Is Dead Micheal Jackson’s older brother, Tito Jackson, is dead. Tito, who was originally a member of Jackson 5 , died on Sunday. He was 70. It is suspected that his death resulted from a heart attack on his way driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma, Jackson’s former family manager, Steve Mannings, told Entertainment Tonight. The sons of the deceased, Taj, Taryll and TJ, also known as the pop group 3T, made public the news of their father’s death via their Instagram pages. His cousin, Siggy, also confirmed his death. Complimenting pictures about their father’s life posted…
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Trump Rules Out Holding Another TV Debate With Harris

Trump Rules Out Holding Another TV Debate With Harris

Trump Rules Out Holding Another TV Debate With Harris Donald Trump on Thursday announced he will not participate in another televised debate with his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November’s presidential election. “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” the Republican candidate wrote on his Truth Social platform, including in his tally the earlier debate with US President Joe Biden in June and his Tuesday showdown with Harris. The Democratic candidate put Trump on the defensive in their ABC News-hosted clash, watched by 67 million people. Almost immediately, her campaign called for a second showdown in October. The…
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Nigeria’s Oluwafemiayo Breaks World Record, Wins Gold At Paralympics In France

Nigeria’s Oluwafemiayo Breaks World Record, Wins Gold At Paralympics In France

Nigeria’s Oluwafemiayo Breaks World Record, Wins Gold At Paralympics Nigerian powerlifter, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, has won a gold medal in the women’s over 86kg at the ongoing 2024 Paralympics Games in Paris, France. Oluwafemiayo, who is Team Nigeria’s captain, achieved a world record of becoming the first para-powerlifter to lift 167kg at the Games.
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Putin Backs Kamala Harris For US Election

Putin Backs Kamala Harris For US Election

Putin Backs Kamala Harris For US Election Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he supported Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential election, an apparent wry remark a day after Washington accused Moscow of seeking to influence the vote. Putin often comments on political and social issues in the United States, often with sarcasm. He said last year that the US political system was “rotten” and that Washington could not lecture other countries about democracy. “Firstly, (US President Joe) Biden recommended all his supporters support Mrs Harris,” Putin said during a question and answer session at Russia’s Eastern Economic…
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Alleged Plot To Overthrow Tinubu Government: Wanted Briton, Andrew Wynne Replies Nigeria Police

Alleged Plot To Overthrow Tinubu Government: Wanted Briton, Andrew Wynne Replies Nigeria Police

Wanted Briton, Andrew Wynne Replies Nigeria Police Over Alleged Plot to Overthrow Tinubu Government The Briton, Andrew Wynne, wanted by the Nigeria Police for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration has denied the allegation. Wynne, who spoke on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today from his base in the United Kingdom, said he was not aware he had been labelled a fugitive. The rebuttal comes a few hours after the Nigeria Police placed a N20m bounty on him along with a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, who has been described as an accomplice. Addressing journalists on Monday, the Force…
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News Breaking: Israel Union Declares Nationwide Strike To Secure Release Of Gaza Hostages

News Breaking: Israel Union Declares Nationwide Strike To Secure Release Of Gaza Hostages

News Breaking: Israel Union Declares Nationwide Strike To Secure Release Of Gaza Hostages A nationwide strike aimed at ramping up pressure on Israel’s government to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza was set to begin Monday. The call by Israel’s largest union to paralyse the economy follows a night of massive demonstrations, with tens of thousands of protesters taking to the streets in an outpouring of grief and fury over six hostages killed in the Gaza Strip. Israeli soldiers recovered the bodies of the six “from an underground tunnel in the Rafah area” of southern Gaza on…
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China Rolls Out Red Carpet For Tinubu, Other African Leaders

China Rolls Out Red Carpet For Tinubu, Other African Leaders

China Rolls Out Red Carpet For Tinubu, Other African Leaders China on Monday rolled out the red carpet for leaders from across Africa, including President Bola Tinubu, seeking to deepen ties with the resource-rich continent it has furnished with billions in loans for infrastructure and development. Beijing has said this week’s China-Africa forum will be its largest diplomatic event since the Covid-19 pandemic, with more than a dozen leaders and delegations expected. China has sent hundreds of thousands of workers to Africa to build its megaprojects while tapping the continent’s vast natural resources including copper, gold, lithium and rare earth…
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Israel Recovers Bodies Of 6 Hostages, Plus US Citizen In Hamas Tunnel

Israel Recovers Bodies Of 6 Hostages, Plus US Citizen In Hamas Tunnel

Israel Recovers Bodies Of 6 Hostages, Including US Citizen In Hamas Tunnel The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas militants in Gaza – including an Israeli-American captive. In a tweet on Sunday, IDF named the victims as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danin. Goldberg-Polin was a California native who was taken at gunpoint at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023 — the day Hamas launched the surprise attack on Israel. Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesperson, said the hostages were “brutally murdered by…
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British High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Visit To ABIA State Police Command

British High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Visit To ABIA State Police Command

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND Today 21/08/2024 at about 1300hrs, the British High Commissioner and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc at the Command Headquarters Umuahia. They were warmly welcomed by the CP and members of his management team. The interactive session expounded on key issues related to peace and security in the state, exploring opportunities for collaboration.
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British Army Begins Recruitment For Nigerians, Others

British Army Begins Recruitment For Nigerians, Others

British Army Begins Recruitment For Nigerians, Others The British Army is offering Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians, an opportunity to join its distinguished force starting today, 19th August 2024. The application window will remain open until 26th August 2024. Applications are specifically invited for the roles of musician, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer, Royal Engineers Technician and Tradesman, and paratrooper. This recruitment phase emphasizes the vital role Commonwealth soldiers have played and continue to play within the British Army. It is crucial to note that applications must be linked to the Recruit Bounty Referral Scheme(British Army members referral) to be considered,…
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