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The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has dismissed as mere noise the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, demanding the presentation of the 2025 appropriation bill. In a statement, the ACJHR described the actions of the sacked lawmakers, who…
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A coalition of women's associations called the Women Rights and Justice Forum (WRJF) has urged lawmakers in the National Assembly to demand the resignation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The coalition cited the sexual harassment allegations involving the Senate President and the senator representing Kogi-Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the basis for this demand. As…
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American rapper, Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, has filed a court case against Jane Doe and her attorneys, Tony Buzbee and David Fortney, alleging defamation and extortion following previously withdrawn rape case. In October 2024, Jane Doe, accused the artistes, Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault at an afterparty following the 2000…
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US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and the finalization of a US minerals deal, days after the pair's explosive White House meeting. The dramatic collapse of Kyiv and Washington's wartime alliance has played out in the open since the televised…
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Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century on Wednesday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet weather gave hope for some relief. The blaze around the northern city of Ofunato has raged for more than a week, killing one person and forcing nearly 4,000 residents to evacuate their homes. It has…
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Despite its need for staff, especially academics, the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia (MOUAU), Abia State, has not employed new staff to fill vacancies created by resignations, relocations, absconding from study leave, expansion and natural development. The sixth Vice Chancellor (VC), Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, who marked his fourth year in office yesterday, lamented…
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The Rivers Government, on Wednesday said that in the interest of the state, it would implement timeously the Supreme Court judgement once the certified true of the judgement was received. The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, said this in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the State Assembly, and issued…
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There was dismay on the left and jubilation on the right as Donald Trump addressed the US Congress on Tuesday in a tense atmosphere and with Washington's political divisions rarely more visible. Trump entered the chamber to cheers from Republicans and took a languid stroll down the center aisle to the podium, taking his time…
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The United States Bureau of Counter terrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counter terrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when she led the US delegation on a…
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday paid glowing tribute to former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo who turns 88. Describing the elder statesman as "Sometimes controversial", Tinubu acknowledged that former President Obasanjo's regular interventions in national affairs have helped shape public policies and acted as a check on leadership. In the tribute personally signed by him…
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