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Kim Jong-Un bans cooking and sale of hot dogs with a penalty of time in labour camp

Kim Jong-Un bans cooking and sale of hot dogs with a penalty of time in labour camp

North Koreans have reportedly been banned from eating hot dogs as part of a crackdown on ‘Western culture’ infiltrating the country.  Dictator Kim Jong Un has declared that serving hotdogs was an act of treason, The Sun reports, amid the rising popularity of a South Korean dish inspired by the US.  People caught selling or cooking hot dogs face the prospect of …

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Banking mergers are hot – but cross-border deals still face hurdles

Banking mergers are hot - but cross-border deals still face hurdles

High interest rates have allowed banks to build cash reserves for takeovers, although national concerns could be hindering pan-European deals. ADVERTISEMENT Europe’s banking landscape is rife with talks of takeovers. Italy’s UniCredit, with Andrea Orcel at the helm, is currently building its stake in Germany’s Commerzbank, after expanding its reach in Romania. France’s BNP Paribas, meanwhile, has been eyeing insurer …

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Chinese online retailer in Temu in hot water as Vietnam halts trading

Chinese online retailer in Temu in hot water as Vietnam halts trading

Temu is being investigated in Europe over suspicions it has been failing to prevent the sale of illegal products. ADVERTISEMENT Vietnam has suspended the operations of Chinese online retailer Temu after it failed to meet a government deadline to register the company by the end of November. Temu is being investigated in Europe over suspicions it has been failing to …

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Ayra Starr Becomes the Official Face of Infinix?s HOT Series

Ayra Starr Becomes the Official Face of Infinix?s HOT Series

Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, has officially announced the signing of African music star, Ayra Starr, as the new face of its HOT Series.   The partnership, announced on Thursday, shows Infinix’s commitment to connecting with young, innovative minds. It also reinforces the brand’s position as a leader in cutting-edge mobile technology for bold, creative young people —values that …

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Burna Boy leads Nigerian artists on the Billboard Hot 100 chart

Burna Boy leads Nigerian artists on the Billboard Hot 100 chart

In another milestone, the Port Harcourt-born musician has become the Nigerian artist with the most entries on America’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Grammy nominee’s latest milestone is courtesy of Coldplay‘s ‘We Pray’ where he appears alongside Little Simz which debuts at NO. 87 on the chart week of October 19, 2024. Coldplay’s ‘We Pray’ featuring Burna Boy & Little …

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Infinix Teams Up with Jumia for an Exclusive HOT 50 Pro+ Promotion

Infinix Teams Up with Jumia for an Exclusive HOT 50 Pro+ Promotion

  The countdown has begun! The Infinix HOT 50 Pro+ is dropping this October, and it is already raising the bar, redefining what a smartphone can do. If you think you’ve seen it all, think again—this is not just another phone drop. This one’s exclusive, and it’s coming in hot!   Infinix has collaborated with Jumia to offer a special …

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Police find dismembered woman’s body parts getting ‘cooked’ in hot pot inside Kentucky home

Police find dismembered woman

A Kentucky woman is behind bars and another is d3ad after police made a horrific discovery in and around a home in Robertson County, Kentucky.   According to jail records, 32-year-old Torilena Fields was booked into the Bourbon County Detention Center on Wednesday night, October 9, and charged with obstructing governmental operations, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a …

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Filmmaker Jade Osiberu in hot water over 2022 post about Peter Obi

Filmmaker Jade Osiberu in hot water over 2022 post about Peter Obi

On September 28, 2024, Osiberu posted on X, “My to-do list is mad long but what have I been doing all day? Social media dopamine scrolling. In T-pain’s economy?! Wonderful!” However, her lighthearted post was received with disdain, and an X user named Orji dug out an old post of hers from 2022 during the presidential campaign season, where she …

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