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Former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman has been arrested days after being sentenced to 75 years in prison over corruption linked to major hydroelectric power projects, the country’s anti-graft agency announced. Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Mamman was detained early Tuesday in Kaduna state following weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance operations. Authorities said the former minister had gone into hiding after a court in Abuja convicted him earlier this month on multiple corruption charges involving the diversion of public funds allocated to electricity projects. The court found Mamman guilty on 12 counts after ruling that prosecutors…

Former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman has been arrested days after being sentenced to 75 years in prison over corruption linked to major hydroelectric power projects, the country’s anti-graft agency announced. Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Mamman was detained early Tuesday in Kaduna state following weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance operations. Authorities said the former minister had gone into hiding after a court in Abuja convicted him earlier this month on multiple corruption charges involving the diversion of public funds allocated to electricity projects. The court found Mamman guilty on 12 counts after ruling that prosecutors…

The World Health Organization has intensified emergency operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after authorities confirmed 136 deaths and about 543 suspected Ebola cases linked to the deadly Bundibugyo strain. Congo’s Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said international medical teams and emergency supplies were being deployed to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak, which currently has no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The WHO has delivered 12 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to Bunia in Ituri province, the centre of the outbreak near the borders with Uganda and South Sudan. The shipment included protective equipment, infection prevention kits, medical tents…

Rwandan authorities have intensified health screenings and tightened border controls with the Democratic Republic of Congo following the spread of a deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain. Health workers stationed at border crossings near the Congolese city of Goma are conducting temperature checks and screening travellers entering Rwanda as fears grow over wider regional transmission. The outbreak, centred in eastern DR Congo, has killed at least 131 people while 531 suspected infections have been recorded, according to health authorities. The World Health Organization has since declared the situation an international public health emergency. Rwanda has also imposed…

Oregon voters have rejected a controversial increase in the state’s gas tax and transportation fees, delivering a political victory to Republicans who campaigned against the measure amid rising fuel prices linked to tensions surrounding the Iran conflict. The referendum, known as Measure 120, overturned legislation passed last year by Oregon’s Democratic-controlled legislature that raised the state gas tax by six cents per gallon and increased several transportation-related fees. The additional revenue was intended to fund road repairs and address a growing budget shortfall caused by declining fuel tax income as more drivers switch to electric and hybrid vehicles. Republican leaders…

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky has lost his primary bid for reelection after a fierce campaign backed by United States President Donald Trump, marking another major victory for Trump’s influence within the Republican Party. Massie was defeated Tuesday by Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL personally endorsed by Trump in a race widely viewed as a test of the president’s dominance over dissenting Republicans. The result ends the congressional career of one of the Republican Party’s most independent and unpredictable lawmakers, known for repeatedly defying party leadership and voting against key Trump-backed measures. Massie’s defeat follows other recent Trump-backed…

Donald Trump has described the presidency as a “dangerous profession” following the recent shooting incident that disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump adopted a somber tone as he reflected on the risks associated with holding the nation’s highest office. He said that attempts of violence against him were something he views as “part of the job.” The remarks come shortly after a suspect attempted to breach security at the high-profile media event, triggering panic among attendees and prompting an immediate response from security personnel. The president was safely escorted…

Authorities in the United States say the man accused of opening fire during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington is expected to face criminal charges, as investigators point to evidence suggesting the attack may have been politically motivated. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, allegedly attempted to breach a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night while armed with multiple weapons, including firearms and knives. Law enforcement officials say Allen sent writings to family members shortly before the incident, expressing grievances linked to U.S. government policies and referencing political leadership without naming individuals directly. Investigators are…

Tourists have been gathering at the historic Door of No Return in southern Benin as the country continues efforts to promote heritage tourism rooted in its complex history. The monument, located in the coastal town of Ouidah, commemorates the thousands of Africans who were forced onto slave ships bound for the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade. Standing nearly 17 metres tall on the seafront, the restored archway has become a major attraction for visitors exploring the region’s historical landmarks. Ouidah was once one of the key departure points for enslaved Africans during the slave trade. Today, authorities are working…