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Africa’s only remaining female president Ameenah Gurib-Fakim of Mauritius has resigned, over a credit card scandal, according to her lawyer. The move came after Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth accused her of backpedalling on a promise to quit amid allegations of misconduct and threatening unspecified actions if she did not step down. The dispute between the two leaders has ratcheted up uncertainty on the Indian Ocean island, which has been politically and economically stable since it gained independence from Britain in 1968. The World Bank ranks the country as the easiest place to do business in Africa. Gurib-Fakim, the country’s first…

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of Senator Ali Wakili from Bauchi State as “an incalculable loss to Nigeria’s democracy whose dedication to duty was remarkable and worthy of emulation.” Wakili, 58, and a member of the All Progressives Congress, was the chairman of the Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation and represented Bauchi South. The President said that the death of the senator came as a great shock to him, adding that his dedication to duty would remain one of the greatest virtues for which the deceased would be remembered. According to President Buhari, “the passion for duty was…

Christian Eriksen scored twice as Tottenham reached the FA Cup semi-finals with a comfortable victory over Swansea at Liberty Stadium. The midfielder hit a stunning strike early in the first half and hit the bar before Erik Lamela’s curling effort doubled Spurs’ lead. Eriksen made it three after the break with a powerful low drive. Tottenham’s last-four opponents will be revealed in the draw on Sunday following Leicester’s tie with Chelsea. Eriksen could have had an assist in the first half when he played in Son Heung-min but the striker’s goal was ruled out for offside – which was confirmed…

A flight attendant who fell from the emergency door of a parked aeroplane in Uganda’s Entebbe airport has died, the BBC has learned. The woman, whose nationality has not been revealed, was rushed to Kisubi hospital 16km (10 miles) away but died soon after, a spokesperson said. Reports say the Emirates Airline employee was preparing the flight for boarding when the incident happened. Uganda’s aviation authorities say they have launched an investigation. It said in a statement that the flight attendant “appeared to have opened the emergency door” and unfortunately “fell off an aircraft that had safely landed and parked”.…

Lawyers for US President Donald Trump are seeking $20 million (£14m) in damages from a porn actress he says broke a non-disclosure deal signed before the 2016 elections. They argue Stormy Daniels breached the agreement at least 20 times. The actress claims she had an affair with Mr Trump that began in 2006 and lasted several months. The president’s lawyer, Michael Cohen, has said he paid her $130,000 of his own money to remain silent. This is the first time President Trump has become directly involved in the case. He “vehemently denies” the alleged affair. The lawyer acting for Stormy…

The President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki has expressed sadness over the death of Senator Ali Wakili who was the chairman of the Senate committee on Poverty Alleviation. Wakili died at the age of 58 and his death has been confirmed by Saraki in a series of tweets to mourn his deceased colleague. Our correspondent is yet to get more details on the death of the senator. However, in his series of tweets, the President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki said that he was saddened to hear the news of the demise of Wakili. READ: INEC says Dino…

Russia’s 20 year-year old Daria Kasatkina, who had beaten several Grand Slam champions, added 37 year old Venus Williams to her victims list at Indian Wells early today. She denied Venus her dream to reach the finals of the Indian Wells tournament, beating her 6-4 4-6 7-5. The American last played the final in 2001. For the Russian, the victory was her second over the legendary American player, who first played at Indian Wells in 1997, a year before Kasatkina was born. It was also a revenge of sort as Williams had beaten her in Wimbledon in 2016. READ: Real…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would continue with the process for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye in line with the judgement of the Court of Appeal. INEC’s Director of Publicity and Voter Education, Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, told ChannelsTV: “For now, all legal hurdles as far as we are aware have been removed so the commission should proceed as if the case did not occur.” Voters of Kogi West senatorial district of the embattled senators appended signatures for the recall of the senator. The recall process was commenced by INEC, but Melaye headed for the court to halt it,…

Real Madrid have agreed a deal in principle to sign Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski. The 29-year-old’s agent had also held talks with Chelsea and Manchester United. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish) Real Madrid’s 24-year-old defender Raphael Varane says Manchester United want him. The Frenchman was signed for the Spanish club by Jose Mourinho during his time as manager. (Cadena Ser, via Sun) Former Bayern Munich and Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann says the German giants have been in contact with Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino over their soon-to-be-vacant managerial position. (Sky, via Mirror) Chelsea’s 25-year-old Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois…

Video Assistant Referees, VAR, will be used at the World Cup for the first time after FIFA formally approved the technology for this year’s tournament. VAR has been trialled in some domestic English cup games this season, and has been used in Germany and Italy. “We need to live with the times,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. “We wanted to give the referees tools so they can make better decisions, and in the World Cup some very important decisions are made.” He added: “It’s not possible that in 2018 everyone in their living room knows a few seconds after the…