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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has said insecurity may hamper elections in the North-West and South-East states Yakubu said the insecurity in the country was concerning, noting that the security challenge which was hitherto restricted to the North-East region has now spread to other parts of the […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of two long-range strategic cruise missiles, state media reported on Thursday, calling it a test to confirm the reliability and operation of nuclear-capable weapons deployed to military units. The test firing was conducted on Wednesday, and was aimed at “enhancing the combat efficiency and […]
Two-time Indian Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar will stand trial for allegedly murdering a fellow wrestler during a stadium brawl last year, a lawyer said Thursday. Kumar and 17 others were charged by a Delhi court on Wednesday, more than a year after they were arrested over the death of 23-year-old junior grappler Sagar […]
A 67-year-old man, Ibrahim Ado, has been locked up in a room in Kaduna State for over 20 years. The old man was discovered by environmental health officers of the Kaduna North Local Government Area who were in the house on official duty. DSP Mohammed Jalige, the state police command spokesman, said the […]
Delta State Political Analyst and PDP Chieftain, Chief Pius Ovwidje says the onus of settling the disputes ravaging the party like never before in Delta State lies with the Governor and Vice Presidential candidate of the party, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa as his election comes first before the Governorship and State assemblies. Chief […]
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday fixed October 21, 2022, for judgment in an appeal filed by the Delta State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 governorship election, Mr David Edevbie. By the appeal, Edevbie is asking the Supreme Court to re-affirm his candidacy. Edevbie, in a 23-ground […]
A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on two more corruption charges Wednesday, with two three-year sentences to be served concurrently, adding to previous convictions that now leave her with a 26-year total prison term, a legal official said. Suu Kyi, 77, was detained on February […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities is still awaiting the decision of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on the no-work-no-pay rule invoked by the Federal Government since its strike began eight months ago, The PUNCH has learnt. It was learnt that the President’s decision on the matter is key to a […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged ex-Lagos Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Supo Shasore (SAN), for money laundering. The EFCC filed four count charges against the founding partner of Africa Law Practice NG & Co. before the Federal High Court in Lagos. 58-year-old Shasore is accused of inducing one Olufolakemi […]
Nigerian Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has said that the 2023 appropriation bill of N20.5 trillion which was presented to the joint session of the lawmakers by President Muhammadu Buhari last Friday would be passed into law in December. Lawan disclosed this at a reception organised for him on Tuesday after he […]
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