Anti-Semitism
19 Nov
France on Tuesday called for a collective response to "one of the worst explosions of anti-Semitism" in Europe's recent history, as EU ministers gathered to discuss the issue. French European Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad said he organised the gathering in Brussels with his Dutch counterpart to tackle a resurgence in anti-Semitic violence since the start of…
3 Nov
Germany's ruling parties have agreed a landmark resolution on combatting anti-Semitism that will be put to parliament this week, political sources said Saturday. The statement, which is non-binding, aims to toughen the official campaign against anti-Semitism that has made headlines since the Israel-Hamas war started on October 7 last year. Intensely debated by lawmakers of…
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Two days after the announcement of the election result in Mozambique, the situation in the south-eastern African country is escalating. At least 121 people have died in protests since Monday, the civil society organization Plataforma Decide said late on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the organization had reported 56 dead and 380 injured. The capital…
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The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna was a beehive of activities on Wednesday as John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, performed for wounded soldiers and their families. The performance by the veteran gala singer was in commemoration of the Christmas celebration and organized by Tribute to Our Troops Foundation in collaboration…
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A Palestinian TV channel affiliated with a militant group said five of its journalists were killed Thursday in an Israeli strike on their vehicle in Gaza, with Israel's military saying it had targeted a "terrorist cell".
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The Democratic Front (TDF) says the announcement of a five billion dollar Bonga North Deep Offshore field Final Investment Decision (FID) by Shell is a sign that Nigeria remains an investment-friendly destination. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Malam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, TDF noted that the investment was an indication…
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday sent his condolences to the governor of Jigawa, Malam Umar Namadi, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said this in a statement. READ ALSO:Preach peace, love, Buni charges Christians The deceased, who died on Wednesday,…
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Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said that the tax reform bills of President Bola Tinubu will favour states like Kano and Zamfara, as there will be an increase in their Value-Added Tax (VAT) allocation. Bamidele stated this in his Christmas message to Nigerians, adding that those opposing the tax reforms currently before the National Assembly…
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Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has charged Christians and their leadership to focus more on preaching peace, love and justice. Buni said this in a Christmas message by his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, on Thursday in Damaturu. According to him, there can be no meaningful development without peace and justice on the land. READ…
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Survivors and victims' relatives will this week mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which killed more than 220,000 people across more than a dozen countries.
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Wednesday celebrated Christmas with sick and wounded soldiers in action, assuring them that their sacrifices would never go in vain. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oluyede made this statement during a Christmas luncheon with the sick and wounded soldiers at the 44…
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More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.