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Celebrity

Robert Carradine, ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ Actor, Dies at 71

Robert Carradine, best known for his roles in 'Lizzie McGuire' and 'Revenge of the Nerds,' has died at the age of 71, according to a family statement released Monday.

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Corporate

Folkestone Hotel Conversion Plan Rejected Over Tourism Concerns

A proposal to convert a vacant former hotel in Folkestone into a luxury townhouse has been rejected by local planners, citing potential harm to the local tourism economy.

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Elections

Accord Faction Slams INEC Over Adeleke Listing, Insists On Kolawole – Politics – Nigeria

OSOGBO, Nigeria — Leaders of an Accord Party faction backing Prof. Chris Imumolen condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday for listing Ademola Adeleke as the party’s candidate in...

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Africa

Wike: The Man Who Came, Saw, And Conquered — Dismantling Bureaucracy, Anti-Establishment Entrenchment, And Corruption In The Federal Capital Territory

Nyesom Wike, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory minister, cleared a backlog of land files dating back decades in just six months after taking office in August 2023. Ordinary citizens now receive certificates of occupancy without bribes or elite favoritism, according to Abuja lawyer Kins Ekebuike.

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Policy & Law

DCI Probes Mob Killing During Linda Mwananchi Rally in Mbale

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a probe into the death of a man during a political rally in Mbale, where mob violence erupted following an altercation.

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Corporate

Starbucks’ investor group urges shareholders to replace directors over labor row By Reuters

A coalition of investors led by New York pension funds called on Starbucks shareholders Wednesday to reject the reelection of two board members over the company's handling of labor unrest. The push targets lead independent director Jorgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford, who chairs the board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

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Conflicts & Security

‘Bihar Naxalism-free’: Senior armed Maoist surrenders in Munger

Suresh Koda, a notorious Maoist commander police describe as Bihar's last armed insurgent, surrendered Wednesday in Munger with weapons looted from slain security forces. Officials hailed the move as the end of Naxalism in the state after decades of violence.

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Leaders

No rift with TY Danjuma — Taraba Gov

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas dismissed rumors of a falling out with elder statesman Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma on Wednesday. He called the retired general a father figure who blessed his defection from the PDP to the APC.

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Discovery

Report reveals fatal shark attacks more than doubled in 2025

Fatal shark attacks on humans more than doubled to nine in 2025 from four the previous year. The International Shark Attack File reported 65 unprovoked bites globally, up 38% from 47 in 2024.

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Africa

Nigeria must not be dragged backward, Alawuje warns opposition – The Nation Newspaper

KADUNA, Nigeria (AP) — Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje issued a sharp rebuke to Nigeria’s opposition on Wednesday, accusing them of exploiting painful historical events to fuel ethnic tensions and political gain....

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US Politics

U.S. Navy’s Columbia-Class Submarine Construction Gains Momentum Amid Delays

The U.S. Navy has made significant progress in the construction of its Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines, with the lead vessel now 65% complete and on track for delivery in 2028.

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Elections

Greens’ Polanski Confronts Labour Over Drug Policy and Gaza Stance

Greens leader Zack Polanski has accused Labour of making 'vile' comments on drug policy and complicity in the Gaza conflict as the Gorton and Denton by-election enters its final 48 hours.

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Leaders

Governor Otti Aligns With Federal Government, Rotary Club’s Peace Initiative

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has pledged full support for the Federal Government and Rotary Club's National Community Violence Reduction Programme (NCVRP), emphasizing that peace is essential for development.

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Medicine

Puerto Vallarta Travel Advisory: Americans Urged to Shelter Amid Cartel Violence in Jalisco

Americans in Puerto Vallarta have been told to shelter in place as cartel violence escalates in Mexico following the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes.

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Conservation

Colombian Wetlands Turn to Death Zone as Oil Leaks and Gangs Displace Fishing Communities

Standing in a canoe armed with a machete, Yuly Velásquez battles oil sludge in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, where manatees and jaguars once thrived, now poisoned by refinery leaks and armed gangs.

WH News Feb 24, 2026