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The downfall of Sarah Khalifa – from TV host to death row

She used to grace TV screens across Egypt – now she’s been sentenced to death. Sarah Khalifa’s journey spanned many years, beginning with media appearances and program hosting, progressing through…

  • Sarah Khalifa, once a TV host in Egypt, now faces death penalty.
  • Accused of leading massive drug trafficking operation in 2025.
  • Convicted and sentenced on September 5, 2025.

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Verdict of Acid Attack Case Seen as Perpetuating Impunity

The SETARA Institute criticizes reduced sentences and annulled dismissals for military officers in the Andrie Yunus acid attack.

  • Jakarta High Military Court II-06 reduces sentences in acid attack case.
  • SETARA Institute condemns verdict, calls it perpetuating impunity.
  • Military court handling case criticized for compromising judicial independence.

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Okrika Pipeline Incident: NSCDC Confirms Death of Four Persons, Begins Probe into Cause of Casualty

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The controversy surrounding the reported deaths at Jetty Creeks in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State deepened Saturday as the Nigeria Security and Civil

  • NSCDC confirms four deaths in Okrika pipeline incident.
  • Casualty figures may have been overstated, investigation ongoing.
  • Indorama Petrochemical Limited denies involvement in fatalities.

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Duale warns IEBC against breaching rules in electoral technology tender

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against breaching constitutional and procurement rules as it prepares for the 2027 General Election.

  • IEBC must follow constitutional and procurement rules in 2027 election tech selection.
  • Health CS Aden Duale warned against breaching regulations for transparency.
  • PPARB ordered IEBC to review unclear, unspecific IEMS tender requirements.
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