Swiss Court Jails Gambia Ex-minister for 20 years
Swiss Court Jails Gambia Ex-minister for 20 years By Boniface Ihiasota, USA Former Gambian minister, Ousman Sonko has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Swiss court for crimes against humanity. Sonko fled to Switzerland in 2016, shortly before Gambian President
Zelensky Calls Off Foreign Visits Amid Escalating Russian Offensive
Zelensky Calls Off Foreign Visits Amid Escalating Russian Offensive By Boniface Ihiasota, USA Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has made the decision to cancel all foreign trips as a Russian offensive in north-east Ukraine gains significant ground. Excel Magazine International recalls that the situation
African Coalition Advocates for Sanctions in Biopiracy Treaty
African Coalition Advocates for Sanctions in Biopiracy Treaty A coalition of African nations has advocated for the implementation of a sanctions mechanism during the commencement of discussions on a groundbreaking treaty aimed at combatting “biopiracy”. The United Nations initiated deliberations on Monday in
Sanwo-Olu Hosts Prince Harry, Meghan Markle in Lagos
Sanwo-Olu Hosts Prince Harry, Meghan Markle in Lagos Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has Sunday received the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The British Royal couple was received by Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and some members
Nigeria Cuts Electricity Supplies to Benin Republic, Togo, Niger
Nigeria Cuts Electricity Supplies to Benin Republic, Togo, Niger The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has ordered a reduction in electricity exports to Benin Republic, the Niger Republic, and Togo. Excel Magazine International learnt that the NERC directive mandates
BREAKING: Prince Harry and Wife to Visit Nigeria in May
BREAKING: Prince Harry and Wife to Visit Nigeria in May By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are set to embark on a visit to Nigeria in May 2024. Excel Magazine International gathered that the
Man Self-Immolates Outside Trump Trial Venue in Manhattan
Man Self-Immolates Outside Trump Trial Venue in Manhattan A man ignited himself outside the Manhattan courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush-money trial is underway, according to police. Excel Magazine International learnt that the incident occurred as the former president was inside the building for
Dubai Airport Faces Unprecedented Disruption as Deadly Floods Sweep Gulf Region
Dubai Airport Faces Unprecedented Disruption as Deadly Floods Sweep Gulf Region Heavy rains have caused severe flooding across the Gulf states, resulting in at least 20 persons killed and significant disruptions at Dubai International Airport, the world’s second-busiest air hub, gathered Excel Magazine
Press Freedom Under Threat as Mali’s Military Junta Bans Media Coverage of Political Parties
Press Freedom Under Threat as Mali’s Military Junta Bans Media Coverage of Political Parties Mali’s ruling military junta has enacted a ban on media coverage of political parties, following the suspension of their activities, in a move marking a continued crackdown on dissent
US Moves to End ‘Gun Show Loophole’
US Moves to End ‘Gun Show Loophole’ The White House is set to close a significant loophole allowing the sale of firearms at gun shows and online without federal background checks, Excel Magazine International has gathered. According to BBC report, approximately 23,000 vendors
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