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In a heartwarming story, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his late wife Rosalyn were married for an astonishing 77 years, making them the longest-serving married couple in presidential history. Their story begins in Plains, Georgia, where they grew up just three miles apart. Jimmy knew he wanted to marry Rosalyn after their first date…
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Political activist Adejuwan Akinade said the Nigerian government has shown no commitment to addressing the ugly trend and said lack of equality in governance will continue to fuel unrest. Speaking to the Guardian in Enugu, Akinade noted that issues threatening the country’s unity and peace remain unresolved and have become more complex.
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At least 16 people were injured when a car plowed into a crowd of supporters of Liberian President-elect Joseph Boakai late Monday, police said. Police said they were searching hospitals for other victims, while Boakay’s United Party said at least 10 people had died in the attack. “The total number (of casualties) cannot be confirmed, but…
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James Nolan, the British man released on bail in connection with the $9.6 billion Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) scandal, began his defense in absentia on Monday without calling any witnesses. Nolan’s lawyer, Michael Ajala, told Judge Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja that Nolan had no intention of doing so.
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Nigerian military units have killed seven bandits, recovered weapons and ammunition and arrested 33 suspects in raids over the past week. In a statement on X on Tuesday, the Army announced that the Operation Safe Haven in Hakorin Damisa IV (OPSH) forces carried out the raid from the 13th to the 20th.
Source: guardian.ng