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Reopening of Port Harcourt refinery, waste of money — NNPCL’s Ojulari

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The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has said the company does not currently have the capacity to operate a refinery, describing the restart of the Port Harcourt Refinery and Petrochemical Company as a misuse of resources. Ojulari made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking at the 2026 Nigerian International Energy […]

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Zimbabwe: Millions choose funeral insurance over health insurance

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In Zimbabwe, millions of people are prioritizing funeral insurance over health coverage, highlighting deepening challenges in accessing affordable medical care, Al Jazeera reports. Funeral insurance has become far more widespread than medical cover. About 72 percent of insured citizens hold funeral policies, compared with 30 percent with health insurance, according to a 2022 report by

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Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify before Congress in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, reversing their earlier refusal and avoiding potential contempt charges.

Epstein files: Ex-US president, Bill Clinton, Hilary Clinton to testify before congress

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Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify before the House Oversight Committee in the investigation of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The couple had previously resisted subpoenas and risked being held in contempt of Congress. A spokesperson for Bill Clinton said they “look forward to setting a precedent

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Authorities raid X offices in cybercrime investigation as French prosecutors target Elon Musk and his AI chatbot Grok over sexualized deepfakes and data misuse. Musk and former CEO Yaccarino are summoned for questioning in April.

France: Authorities raid X offices, summon Musk in cybercrime investigation

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French authorities raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X on Tuesday. The investigation targets alleged crimes, including sexualized deepfake images and illegal use of data, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. The probe started in January 2025 over complaints that X’s algorithms could manipulate content. It was later expanded to include Musk’s

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Massive fire breaks out in Tehran market, sending thick smoke into the sky. Firefighters evacuated shops, and no casualties were reported.

Iran: Massive fire breaks out in Tehran market, no casualties reported

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A large fire broke out on Tuesday at a market in Tehran’s Jannat Abad neighborhood. Thick smoke rose above nearby buildings, visible from far across the city. Jalal Maleki, spokesman for the Tehran Fire Department, told pressmen, “The fire is so massive that it can be seen from various parts of the city.” Firefighters rushed

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Melinda Gates on Bill Gates Epstein allegations: She expresses “unbelievable sadness” over her ex-husband being mentioned in newly released DOJ files and reflects on painful memories from their marriage.

Epstein files: Melinda Gates says Bill Gates allegations ‘unbelievable sadness’

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Melinda French Gates said she felt “unbelievable sadness” after seeing her ex-husband, Bill Gates, mentioned in newly released Justice Department files connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking on NPR’s Wild Card podcast, French Gates said the records brought back painful memories of her marriage. “Whatever questions remain … those questions are for those people, and for

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Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder after Delaware police indicted William Stevenson, 77, over the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson, who was found unresponsive at their home on December 28, 2025.

Jill Biden’s ex-husband, William Stevenson, charged with wife murder

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William Stevenson, the ex-husband of former US First Lady Jill Biden, has been charged with the murder of his current wife, Linda Stevenson. Stevenson, 77, is facing a first-degree murder charge, according to New Castle County Police in Delaware. In a statement released on Monday, police said Stevenson was indicted in Wilmington after a weeks-long

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Akpabio, Ezea Tribute: Death has been unkind to 10th Senate - Akpabio

Ezea Tribute: Death has been unkind to 10th Senate — Akpabio

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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has lamented that death has been unkind to the 10th Senate following the passing of Senator Okechukwu Ezea, who represented Enugu North until his death. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday night at a tribute service held in honour of the late senator at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja. He noted that

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ex-Libyan leader Gaddafi’s son

Unknown assailants kill ex-Libyan leader Gaddafi’s son

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Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late longtime ruler Moamer Gaddafi, has been killed by gunmen, his adviser said on Tuesday, with relatives also confirming his death. Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim told Al-Ahrar TV that Seif al-Islam was killed inside his home by four unidentified men. “Four armed men stormed the residence of Seif al-Islam

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U.S. military team arrives Nigeria amid rising Islamist attacks

US military team arrives Nigeria amid rising Islamic attacks

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The United States has deployed a small military team to Nigeria to support counterterrorism operations as Islamist attacks intensify across parts of the country, a senior U.S. general confirmed on Tuesday. The head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, said the deployment followed an agreement between Washington and Abuja that more action

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