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Genocide: IJC Rules on Isreal, Palestine War
The International Court of Justice in The Hague, Friday, has delivered its ruling on the allegations of genocide on Gaza by Israel levelled by South Africa. Following the attack on October 7, 2023, Israel launched a military campaign against Gaza, killing thousands of civilans South Africa had dragged Israel before the court, alleging it has…
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$500,000 Bribe: S’Court affirms ex-lawmaker, Farouk Lawan’s jail term
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal by a former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, against the judgments of the lower court which imprisoned him. A Federal Capital Territory High Court had sentenced Lawan to seven years imprisonment for receiving a $500,000 bribe while serving as the chairman of the House’s…
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FULL LIST: Lagos Ranks above Dubai, Miami in Latest 50 Best cities in the world
Punch Newspaper Lagos has been ranked as the 19th best city to visit in the world, according to Time Out that publishes guides and magazines. Apart from Lagos, South Africa’s Cape Town (ranked second) and Ghana’s Accra (44th) were the only African cities that featured on the list. Time Out said it drew its conclusion…
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FG Reels Out Fresh Conditions For Passport Acquisition
The Nation Newspaper Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this in Abuja, said passports remained a national identity and vital documents to all citizens and its sanctity should be well protected. According to him the new conditions/templates introduced as prerequisites for obtaining or renewing passports were instituted to curb the acquisition of Nigerian…
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Just In: Gunmen Kill 30 in Fresh Plateau Attack
Punch Newspaper No fewer than 30 persons were killed in Plateau State in the early hours of Wednesday by gunmen who attacked Kwahaslalek village, Mangu Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the victims, who were mostly women and children, had run to the house of a community leader in the area…
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How FG, Others Gain N1.05trn from Naira Depreciation
The three tiers of government recorded N1.05 trillion in income from exchange rate gains into the Federation Account, in nine months to September 30th, 2023, triggered by the 71 per cent depreciation of the naira during the period. This represents a 10,400 per cent increase when compared with the N10.35 billion income from exchange rate…
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Education Ministry To Implement President Tinubu’s Directive on IPPIS in Tertiary Institutions
Federal Government through the ministry of education has pledged to facilitate the full implementation of the presidential directive on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) as it affects tertiary institutions in the country. President Bola Tinubu had in December given a nod for public universities captured in the IPPIS to exit the payment…
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Alleged Sexual Misconduct: Unilorin Expels Student
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has expelled Mathew Balogun, better known as ‘Plato’ with matriculation number 14/25OD062, over alleged sexual misconduct. According to the institution’s bulletin issued on Monday, Mr Balogun was expelled, having been found guilty of an allegation of sexual molestation committed against vulnerable students and admission seekers into the university. The publication…
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Veteran Fuji Musician Reacts To Viral Death Rumour (Video)
Ace Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, famously known as Kollington Ayinla, has refuted death rumours circulating about him on social media. The 75-year-old Fuji musician on Tuesday addressed his health status at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos. Reports that Kollngton Ayinla was battling undisclosed ailments and in critical health conditions have…