Anne Descamps
28 Jul
Paris Olympics organisers said Sunday they were "really sorry" if any offence was caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony while denying any intention to "disrespect" religion after complaints from French bishops. Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" in the parade…
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A Pakistan court on Friday convicted former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a landmark graft case, sentencing Khan to 14 years in prison.
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Thursday, condemned recent attacks in Borno and Zamfara states, describing them as "senseless acts of violence" that have devastated families and communities across Northern Nigeria. The group emphasized the need to review security procedures to prevent future mistakes and mitigate the risks to innocent lives in counter-terrorism efforts.…
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Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has revealed that Nigerians living abroad spent about N60 billion during their visits to the country in December 2024. This is as the National Assembly declared that Nigeria is not ready for diaspora voting. Dabiri-Erewa, who also disclosed that remittances alone in the last five…
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China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates.
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Niger State Government said it plans to construct 1,000 houses each in Alawa, Kurebi, and Erena for the internally displaced persons (IDPs). Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago, who disclosed this in Gwada in Shiroro local council of the state in continuation of his visit to inspect ongoing protection in the area Thursday,16th January 2025, hinted that…
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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has dismissed claims of an impending increase in petrol prices nationwide. According to IPMAN Chairman, Bashir Salisu Tahir, in an interview with Voice of America, it is market forces that now determine prices since the country now has refineries. He assured the public that the operation of…
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Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has congratulated an 18-year-old of the University of Ilorin (Uniilorin), Faith Aduragbemi Olabisi, who recently became a chartered accountant. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, Abdulrazaq said the feat attained by Olabisi is a triumph of hard work, determination, equal opportunities, and equitable access to…
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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) has criticised Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State over his recent remarks that the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, would not end insecurity in the South-East.
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Activist and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called on the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, to disclose and prosecute dismissed officers within the agency. He argued that such action would serve as a deterrent to others.