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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will lay out the first details of her sprawling anti-racketeering case against former President Donald Trump, his White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and 17 other co-defendants at a federal court hearing on Monday morning. This will be the first time that substantive arguments will be made in court about the four criminal cases brought against Trump this year. The subject of the hearing, set to begin at 10 a.m., is Meadows’ motion to move his case to federal court and possibly have it thrown out, but it’s much more than that –…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has debunked the claims that the regional bloc was being remotely controlled by foreign powers to attack the Niger Republic. Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, disclosed this on Friday while addressing a press conference in Abuja. President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic was ousted July 26 in a military coup led by the former commander of Niger’s presidential guard, Abdourahamane Tchiani. The action that ECOWAS condemned and called on the junta to return power to the democratically elected president. “Let me reiterate that fifth columnists have unfortunately been…

The Carnival is one of the longest running street parties in the world and the largest street party in Europe. Over two million people, including thousands of tourists, attend each year to follow the three-mile parade through W10. Expect an amazing parade showcasing the best of mas dancing, soca, calypso, steel bands and sound systems. When is Notting Hill Carnival 2023? Saturday 26 August to Monday 28 August. What is the Notting Hill Carnival 2023 line-up? Saturday 26 August Panorama. The UK’s biggest steel pan competition at Emslie Horniman Pleasance Park, 16:00-23:00 BST. Sunday 27 August J’Ouvert – Sainsburys Ladbroke…

The UN chief called Thursday (Aug. 24) the global financial structure ‘outdated, dysfunctional and unjust.’ Antonio Guterers said the “pandemic [had] underscored once again” the system’s flaws. “[The financial system] has failed in its basic function as a global safety net. And so, it needs deep structural reform,” he added. As he urged for a reform at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, Guterres also stressed the importance of a U.N. charter and international law-based multi’lateralism. “We are entering a multipolar world. But history has shown, time and again, that multipolarity without strong multilateral institutions is no guarantee for stability. It…

Somalia’s bid to join the East African Community seems to have come at the right time as the bloc also seeks expansion to include nearly everyone in the Horn of Africa. More than a decade since Mogadishu first filed interest, all indications are that Somalia could be the eighth member of the bloc by end of the year. That has raised criticism as well, with some quarters terming the pace “too fast” (Somalia resubmitted the bid late last year) for a country still at war with itself and several other governance problems. The EAC says it will not stop at…

Donald Trump recently “sold” Mar A Lago, his beloved home in Florida, according to property records. However, a bit of investigation recently revealed that the ownership did not, in fact, leave Trump’s hands. Rather, he transferred it into a corporation. The owner of the corporation has a very familiar name, his son – Donald Trump Jr. Donald Trump’s booking sheet seems to suggest he sold Mar-a-Lago earlier this month. A copy of Donald Trump’s booking sheet was made public by Fulton County Sheriff’s office. The ex-president listed his address as 1100 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480. But, one…

   Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a jet which crashed killing all on board, Russia’s civil aviation authority has said.    Earlier, Wagner-linked Telegram channel Grey Zone reported the Embraer aircraft was shot down by air defences in the Tver region, north of Moscow.    The jet, which was flying from the capital to St Petersburg, was carrying seven passengers and three crew.    Prigozhin led a failed mutiny against the Russian armed forces in June.    Grey Zone said local residents heard two bangs before the crash and saw two vapour trails.    According…

The African Union (AU) has announced the suspension of Niger Republic over a military coup that ousted the democratically elected President, Mohammed Bazoum. This was contained in a communique issued on Tuesday. “The AU decides, in line with the relevant AU instruments, in particular, the AU Constitutive Act, the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, to immediately suspend the participation of the Republic of Niger from all activities of the AU and its Organs and institutions until the effective restoration of constitutional…

Ahmed Oloade, popularly known as Asake, on Sunday night made history as the first Nigerian newbie to sell out the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The Mr Money crooner, with his propped helicopter arrival stunt, made a grand entrance to the stage amid wild cheers from fans. He performed a medley of songs from his debut album, ‘Mr Money With The Vibe’ and his sophomore project, ‘Work Of Art.’ He also brought out his YBNL record label mate, Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh and hosts of other artistes. Asake now joins Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy on the roll…

Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo, Chief Executive of the African Achievers Awards (AAA) has been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. The honorees were announced by the organisers of the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’ project at an Unveiling News Conference’ on Friday August 18, 2023 in Abuja. Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo FRSA, in his reaction to the recognition, expressed his appreciation for being named amongst the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa, which according to the organizers, include Africans drawn from different backgrounds who have used their talents, positions and resources to build…