The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo on Friday warned political parties and their aspirants to pull down campaign billboards, posters and jingles being aired on television and Radio stations in the state.

Senegalese President Macky Sall, who faces mounting pressure at home and abroad, vowed on Friday to organise presidential elections “as soon as possible” after the top constitutional body overruled his decision to delay this month’s vote.

US President Joe Biden directly blamed Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Friday for the reported death of Alexei Navalny in prison, describing the Kremlin critic as a “powerful voice for the truth.”

Moscow on Friday warned people against taking to the streets to protest, hours after the death of leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Taylor Swift donated $100,000 on Friday to a fundraiser supporting the family of the woman killed in a mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade.

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has reported a series of successes in the fight against terrorism as Operation Nashrul Salam triggers more surrenders. 

A trial pitting Italian energy giant Eni against environmental groups hoping to force the state-controlled company to slash its emissions and admit its contribution to climate change opened in Rome Friday.

The command stated that Blessing Effiong, recommended for employment by an agent named Anthony, began working as domestic staff on December 23, 2023. Only three days into her employment, she absconded with $51,000 and fled with her husband to Cross River State.

South Africa’s main opposition leader on Friday denounced the idea of a coalition with the ruling African National Congress (ANC), the party poised to lose its outright majority this year in an historic election battle.

The Police Command in Ebonyi has presented cheques worth over N69 million to 41 beneficiaries, including next-of-kins to deceased police officers and injured personnel in the state.