07 Jul
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A road collision kills at least 21 people in northwestern Nigeria

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At Least 21 Killed in Head‑On Collision on Zaria–Kano ExpresswayKANO, Nigeria (AP) — A devastating head‑on crash along the busy Zaria–Kano expressway in Nigeria’s northwestern Kano State has claimed at least 21 lives, including 19 men and two women, authorities confirmed on Monday bignewsnetwork.com+3apnews.com+3english.news.cn+3. The collision occurred on Sunday, July 6, 2025, when a commercial passenger vehicle—commonly known as a “”danfo”—travelling in the wrong direction collided head‑on with a heavy‑duty truck. Investigators from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) say the passenger vehicle driver “contravened established traffic regulations” by driving across oncoming lanes, triggering a lethal crash apnews.com. Only three people survived, sustaining injuries that are believed not to be life-threatening, according to the FRSC report. ? Context & Patterns Road traffic accidents have become a major challenge in Nigeria, especially along its northern corridors. In 2024 alone, a...
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Former Transnet executives arrested
03 Jul
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Former Transnet Executives Arrested Over Alleged R93 Million Locomotive Scam

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JOHANNESBURG – Former Transnet Executives Arrested Over Alleged R93 Million Locomotive Scam Johannesburg, 30 June 2025— In a dramatic turn in South Africa’s ongoing battle against state capture and corruption, the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), with support from the Hawks, has arrested two high-profile former Transnet executives. Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama handed themselves over to authorities on Monday morning and are now facing charges related to a suspicious R93 million locomotive tender. The pair appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court later that day, joining other high-ranking former officials also implicated in the scheme . ? The Allegations The heart of the case centers on an allegedly inflated advisory tender for the procurement of 1,064 locomotives. Initially valued at around R38 billion in 2012, the contract ultimately ballooned to over R50 billion — a spike attributed by...
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03 Jul
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Bryan Kohberger, Suspect in Idaho Student Murders, Accepts Plea Deal

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Bryan Kohberger Accepts Plea Deal in Idaho Student Murders, Spares Death Penalty BOISE, Idaho – Bryan Kohberger, the 30-year-old former criminology graduate student accused of the brutal 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty. In a dramatic turn of events just weeks before his highly anticipated trial was set to begin, Kohberger pleaded guilty on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. The agreement ensures he will serve four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, along with an additional 10 years for the burglary charge, effectively guaranteeing he will spend the rest of his life behind bars. The plea deal brings a definitive, albeit contentious, conclusion to a case that has gripped the...
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Jacqueline Fernandez grieves the demise of her mother Kim Fernandez after she passes away in Mumbai
09 Apr
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Jacqueline Fernandez grieves the demise of her mother Kim Fernandez after she passes away in Mumbai

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In heartbreaking news from the world of entertainment, actress Jacqueline Fernandez’s mother, Kim Fernandez, passed away on Sunday after a brief period of hospitalization. She had been undergoing treatment at Lilavati Hospital in Bandra following a severe stroke in March. While several media outlets have confirmed the sad demise, the Fernandez family is yet to issue an official statement. Jacqueline Fernandez grieves the demise of her mother Kim Fernandez after she passes away in Mumbai Kim Fernandez had been battling serious health complications since the stroke that occurred during the last week of March. She was urgently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Lilavati Hospital, where she had remained under close medical supervision. In light of her mother’s deteriorating condition, Jacqueline had opted out of a scheduled IPL performance in Guwahati, ahead of the...
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