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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu, Hamas Commander, Gallant Over War Crimes

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Israel

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. In a statement, the pre-trial chamber rejected Israel’s objections to the court’s jurisdiction and cited “reasonable grounds” to believe the three men bear “criminal responsibility” for alleged … Read more

BREAKING: House of Reps Rejects Bill for Six-Year Single Term for President, Governors

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Reps Push For 5% Levy On Petrol

A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state governors has failed to pass in the House of Representatives. The bill, introduced by Honourable Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to amend the Constitution to establish a single six-year term for the president and state governors, and to introduce a rotational system … Read more

GOAT: Ronaldo Lacks Messi’s Natural Talent – Rodri

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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has sparked debate in the football world with his recent comments about Cristiano Ronaldo, suggesting the Portuguese icon lacks the natural talent of Lionel Messi. Speaking on the Spanish television program El Hormiguero on Wednesday, Rodri, who is currently recovering from knee surgery, weighed in on the long-standing GOAT (Greatest of … Read more

Commuters Stuck in Heavy Traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Motorists and commuters have been stuck in a major traffic jam on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway since Wednesday night. The gridlock stretches along sections of the road outbound from Lagos, affecting areas such as Kara, Opic, and Long Bridge. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump … Read more

Simon Ekpa, Four Others Arrested in Finland for Terrorism-Related Activities

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Ijaw Youth Council Warns Simon Ekpa: We Are Not Part of Biafra, Leave Us Out

Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, and four others have been arrested in Finland for involvement in terror-related activities. Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in-Exile, was detained by the Päijät-Häme district court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more

BREAKING: Senate Approves Tinubu’s ₦1.77 Trillion Loan to Help Fund 2024 Budget Deficit

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Senators Regional Governance

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2b) loan request following a voice vote in favour of the proposal. The approval came after the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, led by Senator Wammako Magatarkada (APC, Sokoto North), presented its report. This loan request, submitted by the President on Tuesday, is part … Read more

Tension in Ilorin as Students of Two Secondary Schools Clash, Ten Injured

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At least ten students were reported injured following a violent clash between students of Government High School and Government Day Secondary School in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Monday. The altercation, which occurred around 11 a.m. in the Adeta area, stemmed from a long-standing disagreement between the two schools. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs … Read more

Tinubu Removed Me Without Due Process -UNIZIK VC

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Ousted Vice-Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka, Anambra state, Prof Bernard Odoh says President Bola Tinubu was wrong to sack him. The Vice-Chancellor, in an interview on AriseTV on Thursday, said since he was not appointed through a press release, he cannot be removed through a press release. On November 20, Tinubu dissolved … Read more

51-Year-Old American Returnee Found Dead in Sagamu Hotel

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A 51-year-old American returnee, Sunday Abioye, has been found dead in his hotel room in Sagamu, Ogun State. His body was discovered in his room at a hotel near the GRA area of Sagamu on Wednesday. Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement from Abeokuta, the state capital. … Read more

Davido Gets Escalade 600 as Birthday Gift from Auto Dealer (PHOTOS)

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Mr. Jay Autos LLC, a Nigerian-owned auto dealership based in Dallas, Texas, has gifted Afrobeat sensation Davido (David Adeleke) a luxury birthday present. In celebration of his 32nd birthday on Thursday, the company presented the music star with a brand-new Escalade 600 premium luxury car. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes … Read more

Terrorists Using Girls As Sex Slaves, Suicide Bombers -Forum

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The National Counter Terrorism Centre, NCTC, has said that terrorist groups are using young girls as sex slaves and suicide missions wreaking havoc in various parts of the country. The centre’s national coordinator, Major-General Adamu Laka, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of a Technical Assistance Project on promotion and support … Read more

Wale Raji Laments Livestock Import Dependency, Vows Sectoral Transformation

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Chairman of the House Committee on Livestock, Hon. Wale Raji, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s inability to meet its domestic livestock consumption needs, citing significant foreign exchange losses due to heavy reliance on imports. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Committee in Abuja on Wednesday, Raji pledged to spearhead reforms aimed at revitalizing … Read more

Fourth Tourist Dies In Laos After Suspected Methanol Poisoning

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Australian teenager Bianca Jones has become the fourth tourist to die in a suspected mass poisoning incident in Laos. The 19-year-old’s family confirmed her death to the media on Thursday. Earlier, the US State Department reported the death of an American man in the popular tourist destination of Vang Vieng. Two Danish women, aged 19 … Read more

Texas Offers 1,400 Acres To Trump For Border Detention Facilities Amid Mass Deportation Plans

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Texas officials have announced that they are prepared to offer President-elect Donald Trump a 1,400-acre (567-hectare) plot of land along the US-Mexico border to construct detention facilities for undocumented migrants. In a letter to Trump, the Texas General Land Office proposed the land be used to build canters for “processing, detention, and coordination of the … Read more

Marriage is a Scam – Nollywood Actress, Abimbola Craig

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Nollywood actress Abimbola Craig has controversially stated that “marriage is a scam.” In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on the WithChude podcast, the actress criticized traditional marital roles, particularly the expectation that women manage the home and serve their husbands. She humorously referred to the title “Mrs.” as standing for “Master’s in Residential … Read more

Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani Charged With Fraud In $250M Bribery Scheme

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Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the United States, accused of orchestrating a $250 million (£198 million) bribery scheme and concealing it to raise funds in the US. The criminal charges, filed on Wednesday in New York, represent the latest setback for the 62-year-old Adani, one of India’s wealthiest individuals, whose … Read more

Deji Adeyanju Defends Tithing After Reno Omokri Criticises Pastor Becky Enenche

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Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised Nigerians who consistently try to prevent others from paying their tithes. Adeyanju’s remarks followed a statement by Becky Enenche, wife of Paul Enenche, founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, who warned that any Christian who neglects to pay their tithe “will go back to square one.” The … Read more

2024 CAF Awards: Ajibade, Nnadozie Nominated For Women’s Player Of The Year

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Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie headline Nigeria’s nominees for the 2024 CAF Awards, as the African football governing body unveiled the women’s category nominees ahead of the December 16 ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria dominated the nominations with 13 representatives across various categories, including Ajibade, the Atletico Madrid forward, and Nnadozie, the … Read more

CAC Removes Dormant Companies Over Non-Compliance with Annual Returns

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the removal of companies that failed or refused to update their annual returns from its register. According to a statement shared on the Commission’s X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, the affected companies are considered dissolved from the date of publication. A detailed list of these companies is … Read more

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