Nigeria born Yemi Mobolade, an independent, made history as the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs after defeating long-time Republican politician Wayne Williams by 14 points in a Tuesday runoff.
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ZAMBIA: Police Raids Ex-President’s Resident Over Stolen Vehicles
Heavily armed police officers raided the residence of Zambia’s former president Edgar Lungu and impounded cars they said were allegedly stolen by the ex-first lady.
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GREECE: 24 Migrant Rescuers Go On Trial In Lesbos
More than four years after they were arrested for carrying out migrant rescue missions on Greek island of Lesbos, the trial of 24 volunteers commenced on Tuesday but was later adjourned until Friday.
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SWEDEN: First Female Selected Prime Minister Resigns Hours In The Post
The newly-elected Prime Minister of Sweden resigned less than eight hours after being voted in as the first female prime minister.
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UK: Justice Secretary Says ‘No jab, no job’ Policies May Be Legal For New Employees
Justice secretary, Robert Buckland has said it may be legal for companies to make Covid vaccine a condition of employment at least for new employees but unlikely employers make it compulsory for existing workers under their current contracts.
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NIGERIA: DSS Denies Magu’s Arrest
Contrary to reports making the rounds on social media, the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied the arrest of the acting chairman of the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu.
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