Convicted child sex offender sentenced for kidnapping woman and tying her up in 1994

SAN JOSE, Calif. (TCN) — A man who sexually abused several children under 13 will spend the rest of his life behind bars in connection with a kidnapping that occurred more than 30 years ago. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced March 25 that a judge sentenced 68-year-old Thomas Loguidice to life after a jury found…

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Nigerian Government Halts Annual Dues for Public Enterprises

The Federal Government has suspended the implementation of annual dues imposed on public enterprises by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC). This followed opposition by industry stakeholders. The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed this at the Ministerial Consultative Meeting on the Financial Reporting Council Annual Dues for Public Interest Enterprises on Wednesday…

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Mali Urges Immediate Halt to Illegal Gold Mining by Chinese Nationals and Others

Malian authorities have taken a strong stance against illegal gold mining, urging an immediate end to all unauthorized activities, including those involving Chinese nationals. During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Chen Zhihong, Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga condemned the widespread involvement of Chinese miners in illegal operations from 2021 to 2025. The meeting was attended…

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