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Italy's government Wednesday blamed its much-criticised release of a Libyan war crimes suspect on the International Criminal Court (ICC), which it accused of presenting a poorly written arrest warrant. The case of Osama Almasri Najim, head of Libya's judicial police, has sparked a major political row for Italy's hard-right government, with opposition parties pressing for…
23 Jan
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Thursday said he was seeking arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women, a crime against humanity. Karim Khan said there were reasonable grounds to suspect that Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and chief justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani "bear criminal responsibility for the…
9 Jan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, said the country’s military will welcome Amnesty International
21 Dec
The International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague might have felt compelled to issue its seemingly dramatic arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
29 Nov
The International Criminal Court on Friday slapped down a request by Mongolia to appeal a decision saying Ulaanbaatar breached its obligations when it failed to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit. The Russian leader was in Mongolia in early September despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the Hague-based court, for the…
28 Nov
With one match to spare, hosts, Nigeria and Botswana have secured the top two spots at the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C in Abuja.
26 Nov
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the high-level security cabinet in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to approve a 60-day ceasefire with the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon after more than a year of war, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel yesterday. At the same time, the official stressed that Israel was accepting a…
23 Nov
Slyvester Okpe, captain of Nigeria’s Senior Cricket team, said the team is optimistic of securing a qualification spot but will want to play the best of cricket. Okpe who was speaking at a news conference ahead of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier in Abuja on Friday, noted…
22 Nov
Germany is "examining" how to respond to the International Criminal Court's decision to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday. "We are now of course examining exactly what that means for implementation in Germany," Baerbock told public broadcaster ARD. Whether German authorities would move…
21 Nov
The European Union's foreign policy chief said International Criminal Court arrest warrants issued Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas's military chief Mohammed Deif were "binding" and should be implemented. "It is not a political decision. It is a decision of a court, of a court of…
20 Nov
The International Criminal Court will Wednesday sentence a jihadist police chief for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during a reign of terror in the fabled Malian city of Timbuktu. Judges could impose up to life imprisonment on Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, 47, after his conviction for crimes including…
12 Sep
The International Criminal Court on Thursday postponed in absentia hearings to confirm charges against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony, saying a "new date will be announced at a later stage." Kony, 63, has been wanted by the Hague-based ICC since 2005 for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity following a three-decade reign of terror…
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Federal Government has reaffirmed its continued commitment to ensuring that the migration of Nigerians to other countries was done legally. Mr Muhammad Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, said this when he received a delegation from the IHK Giessen-Friedberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Germany, in his office on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency…
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The Grand Sheikh of Ilorin Emirate, his Eminence Imam Sheikh Dr. Abdul Kadir Al Salman Sholagberu, has called for unity among Islamic scholars
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored his first Paris Saint-Germain goal and in-form Ousmane Dembele bagged a brace as the Ligue 1 leaders eased
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The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has upgraded its Universal Laboratory to improve service delivery and efficiency, benefiting both patients and the general public. UCH’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mrs Funmi Adetuyibi, said this in a statement on Friday. She stated that the laboratory now operates with a 24-hour uninterrupted power supply. Adetuyibi explained that…
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In a strategic meeting with Commissioners of Women Affairs, the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, stressed the need for swift action to implement the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU). This is as the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Maryam Keshinro, underscored the power of unity and collaboration that affords women the opportunity to thrive. The…
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President Donald Trump on Friday froze US aid to South Africa, citing a law in the country that he alleges allows land to be seized from white farmers, despite Johannesburg's denials. The law would "enable the government of South Africa to seize ethnic minority Afrikaners' agricultural property without compensation," Trump said in an executive order,…
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There was jubilation among the residents of Kaduna as the prolonged power outage was restored in the early hours of today, following the personal guarantee bond signed with the striking electricity workers by the governor, Uba Sani. Though electricity was restored around 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, while many residents in the metropolis were already in…
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to work up to looking and feeling your best for yourself and those you love. With these tips, you’ll not only end the week looking better but also feel more energetic and empowered. So you’ve given yourself a week to look your best. But…
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Controversial rapper and music producer, Kanye West, now officially known as Ye, has publicly urged the U.S. President, Donald Trump, to pardon embattled music singer, Sean “Diddy” Combs. Ye took to his X page on Thursday, February 6, 2025, to appeal to the U.S. President, Trump, to free his colleague and friend, Diddy Combs: “@realDonaldTrump,…
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Amidst soaring prices and economic challenges, Nigerian couples are discovering that the essence of love is not about lavish spending but the quiet strength of partnership, the beauty of simplicity, and the unwavering commitment to navigate life’s uncertainties together. Amid the clamour of busy streets and the energy of bustling markets, one can’t help but…