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Friday, Apr 19

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US vetoes Palestine’s request for full UN membership

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In a vote of 12 in favour to one against, with two abstentions, the Council did not adopt a draft resolution that would have recommended the General Assembly

Your vote will make peace almost impossible, Israel tells Security Council

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In a vote of 12 in favour to one against, with two abstentions, the Council did not adopt a draft resolution that would have recommended the General Assembly

Iran media reports air defences shoot at flying objects over Isfahan

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Earlier on Friday, state news agency IRNA reported of an explosion in the province, which was reportedly triggered by air defences.

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Court dismisses money laundering charge against ex-AGF

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Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja gave the ruling on Adoke’s no-case submission on Friday.

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CSOs to EFCC, others: Don’t desecrate the courts while fighting corruption

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The CSOs and human rights crusaders cautioned the EFCC and other anti-graft agencies against trampling on the rights of supposed suspects of corruption in order to avoid breaking a law to enforce another law.

Breaking: Police allegedly arrest Rivers lawmaker, Fubara loyalist in Abuja

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Also arrested by the police was a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state identified as Ezebunwo Ichemati.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Gov. Otu launches state policy on food and nutrition, strategic multi-sector plan of action

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The launch event took place at the Metropolitan Hotel in Calabar, the state capital, on Thursday.

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Manager pleads guilty to N30m theft charge

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Manager pleads guilty to N30m theft charge

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Alleged N4b fraud: Court orders Obiano to face trial

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Ruling on an application filed by Obiano challenging his trial on Thursday, Justice Inyang Ekwo said the application lacked merit and deserved to be dismissed.

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Man tells court how his friend allegedly defiled 12-year-old daughter

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The prosecution witness is the father of the alleged survivor.

Is a Third World War coming?, by Azu Ishiekwene

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Apart from video war games, the young man has not seen any wars. Nigeria’s civil war ended nearly two and a half decades before he was born. Of course, you don’t have to experience war to feel it. There’s a sense, for example, in which the…

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30-year-old charged with stealing N1.2m from dead man’s bank account

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The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing charges of conspiracy and stealing.

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Court remands task force official for alleged murder

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EFCC has adjusted its blunder, now claims Bello stole N80b within first three weeks in office — Media Office

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The Media Office of the former Governor made this known in a statement it issued in the early hours of Thursday

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Getting to understand ‘The Story about Malaria’, by Michael Olatunbosun

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The book that catches our attention today focuses on malaria, and what we must do to eradicate it from among our people. The book is titled: “The Story about Malaria: Past, Present and Future (Achieving Zero-Malaria by 2030),” written by…

Tinubu receives leaders of Afenifere, says administration resolute in achieving economic security

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He spoke when he received leaders of Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.

Probe panel: Kaduna lawmakers slam El-Rufai’s son, says threats won’t stop probe

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The Assembly had on Tuesday set up a committee to investigate financial dealings, loans, grants and projects from 2015-2023 during the administration of El-Rufai.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Police recover day-old baby abandoned on Lagos road

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The Lagos State Police Command has recovered a day-old baby abandoned on Alhaji Masha Road, Surulere, on Monday. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said on Wednesday. He told the News Agency of Nigeria that a social worker…

Bello Vs EFCC: Confusion as court of coordinate jurisdiction flouts restraining order

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Justice I.A Jamil of High Court IV gave the restraining order in a two-hour judgement delivered in suit no HCL/68/M/2020 in Lokoja at about 12pm Wednesday.

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South-East Development Commission Assent: President Tinubu’s legacy as a progressive unifier, Eze Frank Osita-Chuks

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Today, we stand on the cusp; at the threshold of such a moment in Nigeria's journey towards unity and progress, as we await President Tinubu's assent to the South East Development Commission bill.

Atiku expresses sadness over fire outbreak at Yola Market, calls for support

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Court restrains EFCC from arresting, detaining, prosecuting former Kogi Governor

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The court made the announcement in a two hour judgment delivered on Wednesday, at the High Court 4 and presided over by Hon. Justice I.A Jamil.

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Bribery allegations: Ganduje, wife, others trial stalled

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Ganduje was to be arraigned alongside his wife, Hafsat Ganduje, his son, Umar Abdullahi Umar, and five others on eight count charges bordering on bribery allegations.

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Charges against Cubana + Video of alleged Naira abuse

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Okechukwu is facing three count charges for allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event.

We shall return to Aso Villa in 2027 – PDP Reps caucus

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Rep. Chinda Kingsley, the Leader of the Minority Caucus in the House, said this when he briefed newsmen on Tuesday.

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Kano High Court affirms Ganduje’s suspension from APC

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The court in granting an ex parte order, also restrained Ganduje from further parading himself as a member of the party

Flooding: 31 states, 148 LGAs risk severe floods — FG + Full list

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The Minister issued this warning during the official unveiling of the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook on Tuesday in Abuja.

At least one dead after heavy rains set off flash floods in UAE + Video, photos

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The UAE witnessed a record rainfall with 254 mm falling in Al Ain on Tuesday in less than 24 hours, according to the national meteorology centre.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Commotion as pro-Wike PDP lawmakers move to give Damagun vote of confidence

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The meeting, called by the leader of the Caucus and House Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, was held on Tuesday.

Lagos 2027: It’s our turn to be governor — Muslims

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This was disclosed by an Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern, in a statement on Tuesday.