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A Barrie ride-share driver is facing two counts of sexual assault following an alleged incident that occurred Sunday morning at Wasaga Beach.

The Nigerian government on Monday indicted more than 600 people suspected of committing terrorist acts before the Federal High Court in Abuja, in another phase of a terrorism trial. Speaking to journalists after the indictment, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said that the ongoing prosecution sends a clear and direct message that …

The City of Calgary has appointed Michael Thompson as the utility’s acting chief operating officer. Thompson currently serves as the city’s general manager of infrastructure services and is expected to assume the role of COO of the utility over the next 18 months. According to a news release regarding the appointment, Thompson will focus on improving the reliability and operational …

Judge Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has convicted and sentenced a terrorist, Bello Liman (aka Doctor Alhaji Bello), to 30 years imprisonment on two charges not approved by the Federal Government. According to the indictment, Liman, sometime in 2020, in Zamfara State, withheld information that he knew would be helpful in securing the arrest of Usman Kachalla, …

Dangote Group and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) have signed a $600 million financing agreement to expand fertilizer production capacity in Nigeria and establish a large manufacturing platform in Ethiopia. The financing facility, awarded to Greenview Fertilizer Corporation (Greenview), Dangote Fertilizer Holding Company, will support the expansion of the Dangote Fertilizer Plant in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, and contribute to the development …

…Healthcare facilities to obtain dedicated private electrical systems …Reform is expected to improve emergency care and service delivery Daud Olatunji The federal government has unveiled a sweeping plan to end chronic electricity outages in Nigeria’s hospitals, introducing a private sector-led model that will see healthcare facilities powered by dedicated energy systems in a bid to eliminate reliance on generators. For …

Both parties to the conflict – the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), along with allied groups – are increasingly trying to control a war-weary population. “Civil society continues to bear the brunt of this conflict,” said Head of Mission Mohamed Chande Othman, warning that the violence has grown into a broader system of oppression that …

In Human Rights Council in GenevaUN deputy human rights chief Awa Dabo stressed how disruptions to shipping in the narrow Gulf straits and a US naval blockade of ships using Iranian ports have disrupted the world’s energy supply network. The crisis has had a serious impact on aviation and restricted the flow of humanitarian aid, leading to a wider crisis …

Abayomi Ademola Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produced the performance of his career as the World Cup debutants shocked Spain with a historic 0-0 draw in Atlanta, producing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. The 40-year-old goalkeeper made seven crucial saves to frustrate the European champions, with Ferran Torres, Aymeric Laporte and Mikel Oyarzabal denied as Cape …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Atiku, Adeleke affected, as court orders INEC to cancel registration of ADC, Accord and others The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Accord Party and other parties from participation in the 2027 general elections …