Breakthrough as U.S. sends HIV prevention drugs to Africa
The United States has achieved a major scientific breakthrough by sending advanced HIV prevention drugs to Africa to support ongoing public health efforts.
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U.S. aid cut forces Nigerian school to expel hundreds of students, teachers
The withdrawal of U.S. aid in northeast Nigeria has forced a school for Boko Haram’s child victims to cut hundreds of students and teachers, worsening the region’s education crisis.
Ex-Colombian president Uribe handed 12-year house arrest for bribery
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was sentenced Friday to 12 years of house arrest for bribery and witness tampering, following a nearly six-month trial that captured national attention.
Policeman rejects ₦800,000 bribe to release robbery suspect in Akwa Ibom
A police officer in Akwa Ibom has rejected a bribe of ₦800,000 offered to release an armed robbery suspect and cover up the crime, according to the state police command.
Trump tells African leaders USAID is ‘closed’ to eliminate waste and fraud
“We have closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse,” Trump said, promising new economic partnerships.
Tate brothers’ accuser admits receiving $100k from USAID-funded NGO
Accuser says she got $100k from NGO before filing charges.
Four men plead guilty in $550 million USAID fraud scheme
One defendant “exploited his position at USAID to line his pockets with bribes…
Customs deny bribery, say N1m taken from US returnee was duty payment
Adhekegba, who arrived from the U.S. on May 16 via British Airways, claimed officers initially demanded N5 million, later settling for N1 million paid via a PoS merchant with a personal PalmPay account…
USAID official and three executives plead guilty in $550 million bribery scheme
According to the DOJ, the bribes—over $1 million—were funneled through Young. Items included cash, homes, jobs for relatives, and NBA tickets.
Tinubu government shuts down Nigeria’s top NGO over USAID-Boko Haram claims
“Today, INSO received a formal request from Nigerian authorities to suspend its humanitarian activities in the country,” said INSO Nigeria director Zeljko Toncic.