US lawmaker resigns after conviction of lying about campaign donation from Nigerian billionaire

Jeff Fortenberry, US congressman from Nebraska, has resigned from office after being found guilty by a California jury of lying about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.

It is illegal in the US for foreign nationals to make contributions to campaigns.    

Why I dedicated white garment church –Adeboye

 

                 
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, said he dedicated a white garment church last September based on divine instruction.        

Jerusalem Marathon 2022: Ukrainian refugee wins full marathon

                                                 

The 11th annual Jerusalem Marathon began early Friday morning, kicked off by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion firing the opening shot for the half marathon at 6:45 a.m. and the full marathon at 7:00 a.m.
                   

Suspected N.Korea missile 'explodes in mid-air' after launch near Pyongyang

North Korea has begun testing its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system yet, U.S. and South Korean officials say, and may soon conduct a full ICBM launch for the first time since 2017.

Umahi withdraws stay of execution motion over Sack

               
Sacked Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi, on Wednesday, approached a Federal High Court (FHC). Abuja, to withdraw a stay of execution motion he filed due to a mistake in the application.   

Biden plans first Europe visit since Ukraine invasion as refugees surpass 3 million

   

- U.S. President Joe Biden will make his first visit to Europe since the invasion of Ukraine to discuss the crisis with NATO allies next week, the White House said on Tuesday as the refugee tally hit 3 million amid more Russian air strikes.

Russians to give American astronaut ride to Earth in spite of tensions

                                           
A US astronaut will now be returning to earth - after fears his Russian lift home might not materialise.
It was originally thought Mark Vande Hei - who has been in space for 355 days - might be left behind due to heightened tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.    

2019 Audit Query: Auditor General Revealed 107 Million Barrels of Crude Oil Missing

                                   

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The audit report of the Auditor General for the Federation has revealed that the defunct Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) failed to account for about 107,239,436.00 barrels of crude oil lifted for domestic consumption in 2019.
             

The Eiffel Tower grows even higher, thanks to new antenna

                              

The Eiffel Tower grew by six meters (nearly 20 feet) on Tuesday after engineers hoisted a new communications antenna at the very top of France’s most iconic landmark.  

Three EU leaders to visit Kyiv to show Ukraine support

Three European prime ministers rode a train for Kyiv on Tuesday, the first visit by foreign leaders to the Ukrainian capital since Russia launched its invasion, and a striking symbol of Ukraine's success so far in fending off Russia's assault.

Putin signs law to allow online voting at elections across Russia

                                       

An online voting system that was criticised by some defeated candidates at parliamentary elections last year will be rolled out for use across Russia after President Vladimir Putin signed electronic voting procedures into law on Monday.

Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day for terrorism, other offences

                          
Saudi Arabia executed 81 men including seven Yemenis and one Syrian on Saturday, the interior ministry said, in the kingdom's biggest mass execution in decades.    

Women begin taxi business as living costs rise in Saudi

            

Following the rise in living costs of Saudi Arabians, more women have forayed into ride-hailing businesses to make extra cash across the kingdom.     

Wrestler Big E breaks his neck live on SmackDown - WWE

                       

WWE wrestler Big E broke his neck during a botched stunt on “WWE SmackDown” on Friday night. Big E, whose real name is Ettore Ewen, was supposed to get flipped onto his back by his opponent Ridge Holland. But instead, Holland dropped Big E on his head.
   

Russian vodka removes from Supermarkets shelves

                                

Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda and Waitrose have all announced they will axe Russian products amid the war in Ukraine.

Man who allegedly boasted on social media about caging mentally ill wife - Chinese authorities investigate him

                           

Authorities in China's Shaanxi Province said they are now investigating a Chinese man for allegedly abusing his mentally ill wife and locking her in an iron cage.

Macron - The worst is yet to come' in Ukraine after talking with Putin, reports say

       

France's Macron thinks "the worst is yet to come" in Ukraine after talking with Putin on Thursday.

A senior French official said the 90-minute phone call did not yield any diplomatic progress.

People of colour fleeing Ukraine attacked by Polish nationalists

                                    

Police in Poland have warned that fake reports of violent crimes being committed by people fleeing Ukraine are circulating on social media after Polish nationalists attacked and abused groups of African, south Asian and Middle Eastern people who had crossed the border last night.  

Apple, Nike and Google join brands limiting services

                                     

Apple has become the latest major firm to halt all product sales in Russia, in a widening corporate backlash to the country's invasion of Ukraine.

The tech giant was said it was "deeply concerned" about the Russian invasion and stands with those "suffering as a result of the violence".      

Roman Abramovich prepares to end ownership of Chelsea

  
                                         
Roman Abramovich has slapped a £3bn price tag on Chelsea Football Club as the Russian tycoon prepares to end his near-two decade ownership of the winners of the Club World Cup.