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Tinubu confirms payment of D’Tigress’ $100,000 reward

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said members of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have received the cash rewards he promised them following their success. Tinubu made this known in a post on his X handle on Thursday, saying each player had received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while officials received $50,000 each.

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Trump shares more details on $5,000 dividends in exclusive interview

CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink sat down with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.

  • President Trump proposes $5,000 Trump Dividends to every American citizen.
  • Dividends would not require congressional approval, claims Trump.
  • Trump emphasizes spending dividends within the U.S., supports Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Nairobi lawyer arrested over forgery, assault on cops

A city lawyer who presented forged documents before the Nairobi Employment and Labour Relations court was arrested, following the prosecution directive to police in Parklands, Nairobi to charge him.

  • Lawyer Benard Odero Okello arrested for forging documents
  • Okello assaulted police officers during arrest attempt
  • Three union officials uncovered forged documents

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Local government elections present a critical opportunity for civic rehabilitation

The upcoming local government elections are not merely a routine political event, but a vital chance to rebuild collapsing towns and cities while strengthening democratic institutions.

  • Local elections in South Africa aim to revitalize declining towns and cities.
  • Only 39 of 257 municipalities passed clean audits in recent audit.
  • Voter apathy is major concern, with 2021 turnout at 12% of eligible voters.

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Colombia Moves to Revive Aerial Eradication of Coca Crops

Colombia is moving rapidly to revive aerial eradication of coca, but the chemical at the centre of its first proposed test will not be glyphosate, known commercially as “Round Up”.

  • Colombia plans to restart aerial coca crop eradication using glufosinate ammonium.
  • Pilot project will cover up to 1,000 hectares for seven days.
  • Environmental, health, and legal issues must be resolved before spraying.

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Growing Theft of High-End Bonsai Leaves Growers Fuming

High-end bonsai are being stolen from gardens across Japan in a growing series of thefts, with some trees later appearing on social media overseas and industry officials saying more than 100 cases are…

  • Bonsai theft rises as art gains popularity overseas.
  • Thieves rapidly steal valuable trees in Japan.
  • Stolen bonsai found in overseas photos and sales.

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Why JKIA is tightening baggage rules and what it means for travellers

Passengers using Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) are facing tighter baggage controls as the government moves to separate passenger luggage from commercial cargo and improve operations at…

  • JKIA implementing stricter baggage controls to separate passenger luggage from commercial cargo
  • Passengers must travel with assigned luggage and adhere to airline baggage limits
  • Violations could lead to penalties, including suspension of airline operations

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Israel Election 2026: What do Arye Deri's Shas and Yaakov Asher's United Torah Judaism stand for?

"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"

  • Arye Deri leads Shas, founded in 1984, as a response to Sephardi discrimination.
  • United Torah Judaism (UTJ), established in 1992, grew from Agudat Yisrael and Degel HaTorah merger.
  • Both Shas and UTJ support Orthodox Jewish character for Israel, oppose secular law expansion.

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Saudi Arabia Is Becoming Ground Zero for an Even Bigger Iran War

"If Iran wants to inflict maximum pain on the world economy, Saudi Arabia is the indispensable target," an ex-Saudi adviser said.

  • Saudi Arabia becomes focal point for intensified Iran conflict since February 28 war.
  • Ansar Allah, backed by Iran, launches aggressive attacks on southern front, seizing Mokha port.
  • Saudi Arabia considers political solution or military escalation to counter escalating threats.
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