Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel admits faults in thesis plagiarism row

Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel on Wednesday admitted he should have acted "differently" after accusations he plagiarised swathes of his university thesis. Local outlet reporter.lu claimed the liberal leader - in power for eight years - lifted "three quarters" of his 1999 thesis at France's University of Nancy.
#luxembourg #universityofnancy #xavierbettel

US hiker lost for 24 hours ignored rescuers' calls because they didn't recognise the phone number

A Colorado hiker who got lost on a trail ignored calls from search-and-rescue officials who tried to locate him for 24 hours, because they didn't recognize the number repeatedly calling them.
#ushiker #colorado

Biden blocks second Trump bid to withhold more 6 January documents

US President Joe Biden has blocked a second attempt by former President Donald Trump to withhold documents sought by lawmakers investigating the deadly 6 January attack on the US Capitol and ordered the latest batch to be handed over to Congress.
#joebiden #donaldtrump #congress

Islamic State in Afghanistan could be able to attack US in six months - Pentagon official

The US intelligence community has assessed that Islamic State in Afghanistan could have the capability to attack the United States in as little as six months, and has the intention to do so, a senior Pentagon official told Congress on Tuesday.
#usintelligencecommunity #pentagon

Buhari To Nigerians: Celebrate Our Armed Forces With Pride

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja lauded the exploits of the Nigerian Armed Forces to maintain peace, unity and stability in the country, urging Nigerians to celebrate them as the pride of the country.
#presidentbuhari #nigeria #nigeriaarmforces

Reno Omokri: Nigerians Need 'e-Buhari' And Not e-Naira

Reno Omokri stated via his Instagram handle that the invention of Nigerian Digital Currency, e-Naira, is useless. He stated that Nigerians need good governance from the president in the form of 'e-Buhari', to provide Nigerians with good schools, quality roads, electricity instead of a digital currency.
#enaira #buhari

Michael Jordan's 1984 Sneakers Sold For ₦615 Million

A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan early in his career sold for nearly $1.5 million on Sunday, setting a record price at auction for game-worn footwear.
#michaeljordan #nbasupertsar #jordan

Solskjaer To Remain Manchester United Manager Despite Liverpool Humiliation

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will continue as Manchester United manager, despite the disgraceful 5-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, Newspremises has learned.
Although senior figures at Old Trafford are disappointed, the immediate focus is on improving.
#olegunnarsolskjaer #manunited #epl

UN Queries Nigerian Government Over Nnamdi Kanu's Case

The United Nations has demanded an explanation on the alleged abduction, torture and detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, from the Kenyan and Nigerian Governments.
#nnamdikanu #kenya #biafra

DR Congo president confirms controversial election commission choice

President Felix Tshisekedi on Friday confirmed his controversial pick for the head of Democratic Republic of Congo's election commission, days after police fired tear gas at protesters opposed to his appointment.
#drcongo #felixtshisekedi