[ad_1] US President Joe Biden has blocked the release of audio recordings of his interviews from the investigation into his handling of classified files. A letter from the justice department to Republicans in Congress said Mr Biden had asserted executive privilege. Republicans had demanded the release of the president’s interviews with Special Counsel Robert Hur. […]
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[ad_1] The Nigerian military has declared Halilu Buzu, a national of Buzu in the Republic of Niger wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, a major general, made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja, at a media briefing on the operations of the military. Mr Buba […]
[ad_1] Premier League clubs will be given the chance to scrap VAR from next season when they vote on the controversial review system at their annual general meeting next month. Wolves have submitted a resolution to abolish VAR to the Premier League, triggering a vote of the top flight’s 20 teams on June 6. The […]
[ad_1] Attorney General Merrick Garland Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Attorney General Merrick Garland Win McNamee/Getty Images The White House exercised executive privilege over the audio recordings of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interview with the president. “Because of the President’s longstanding commitment to protecting the integrity, effectiveness, and independence of […]
[ad_1] Allafrica had the privilege of speaking with Bahman Safakish, Managing Director of the Pan African Region for Philip Morris International, to discuss tobacco harm reduction strategies in Africa. In this interview, we explore the company’s stance, innovations, regulations and efforts in promoting safer alternatives and reducing the health risks associated with tobacco consumption. Your […]
[ad_1] We are reporters at ProPublica, a nonprofit news organization. We write stories that hold powerful institutions accountable. This year, we’re investigating what happens when local agencies take belongings from people experiencing homelessness during sweeps. (Cities use terms like “abatements” and “cleanings” to describe this practice, but dozens of people who have experience with this […]
[ad_1] There are massive opportunities in emerging African oil territories. As the industry establishes itself, new energy businesses are laying the foundation for sustainable, long-term relationships that unlock prosperity for their host nations, writes Pecan Energies Ghana CEO Kadijah Amoah. With more African countries emerging as significant energy frontiers, and new discoveries in places like […]
[ad_1] Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has stated that the three gas plants recently launched in the country’s Delta and Imo states will boost the country’s gas supply by 25% once they are operating at full capacity. On Wednesday, Tinubu launched three projects: the expanded AHL Gas Processing Plant, the ANOH Gas Processing Plant and the […]
[ad_1] Poder Latinx canvasser Humberto Orjuela helps Andres Navarro register to vote in a Presidente Supermarket parking lot in Orlando on April 20. New restrictions in Florida have made voter registration work more difficult for Poder Latinx and other third-party groups. Keren Carrión/NPR hide caption toggle caption Keren Carrión/NPR Poder Latinx canvasser Humberto Orjuela helps […]