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Five Palestinian families on Tuesday sued the State Department over Washington's billions in military aid to Israel, demanding the enforcement of US rules to curb arms flows due to allegations of human rights abuses. The complaint, filed on Tuesday and to which the State Department has 60 days to respond, calls for the implementation of…
17 Nov
Pope Francis for the first time tackled claims of Israel's ongoing "genocide" of Palestinians in Gaza in extracts from a forthcoming book published Sunday, urging further investigation into whether Israel's actions meet the definition. Titled "Hope Never Disappoints. Pilgrims Towards a Better World", the book includes his latest and most forthright intervention into the more…
17 Nov
Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli air strike killed at least 34 people including children on Sunday, with dozens more feared buried under the rubble in the Palestinian territory's north. The Israeli military told AFP its forces had conducted overnight strikes on "terrorist targets" in the Beit Lahia area, sending Palestinians fleeing, according to…
15 Nov
A senior Hamas official on Friday said the group is "ready for a ceasefire" in Gaza, urging US President-elect Donald Trump to "pressure" Israel as it continued to pound the Palestinian territory. It comes nearly a week after Qatar, which hosts much of the Palestinian group's political bureau, announced it was suspending its role as…
15 Nov
A Palestinian militant group allied with Hamas released a new clip Friday of Israeli hostage Sasha Trupanov, held in Gaza since the October 2023 attack, after publishing a first video earlier this week. Trupanov, identified by his relatives in the previous video released on Wednesday, appealed to Aryeh Deri -- leader of the Sephardi ultra-Orthodox…
8 May
Israel bombarded the overcrowded Gaza city of Rafah, where it has launched a ground incursion, as talks resumed Wednesday in Cairo aimed at agreeing the terms of a truce in the seven-month war. Despite international objections, Israel sent tanks into Rafah on Tuesday and seized the nearby crossing into Egypt that is the main conduit…
13 Mar
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy riding a bicycle stabbed two Israeli security personnel at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday before he was shot dead, police said. The attack occurred at around 8:15 am (0615 GMT) at the Tunnels checkpoint south of Jerusalem when the teenager arrived on a bicycle, the force said…
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The National Agency for Food, Drugs, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians about the sale and distribution of counterfeit Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine) (80mg/480mg) and Suspension (20mg/120mg) tablets in circulation. NAFDAC informed Nigerians about the circulation of these counterfeit tablets via a post shared on its official X handle on Wednesday. The counterfeit tablets were manufactured…
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In an era of escalating cyber threats, the healthcare industry stands at a critical technological crossroads. Traditional record-keeping systems have become vulnerable—centralised and increasingly susceptible to breaches that compromise patient privacy and institutional trust. Enter blockchain: a revolutionary technology poised to reshape how we protect, manage, and share healthcare information. Understanding Blockchain: A New Paradigm…
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A Lagos-based law firm, Tope Adebayo LP, has revealed that the concept of plea bargaining, although increasingly popular in Nigeria, lacks legal foundation in Nigerian federal laws and is only formally recognised in Lagos State. In its report titled ‘The Legality of the Use of Plea Bargain in Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System’, the firm described…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Tinubu's spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the appointments in a statement on Wednesday. The appointees for the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun) include Hon. Odebunmi…
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The Arewa for Justice Assembly, on Wednesday, condemned the unlawful detention of the leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Badejo, by the Nigerian military, describing the action as unjust, unconstitutional, and gross abuse of power under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa. They also criticised the military’s…
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The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, has announced that there will be another oil licensing bid round in 2025. Komolafe made the announcement on Wednesday at the 2024 Licensing Round Commercial Bid Conference in Lagos. As the commission moves towards the end of the 2024 licensing round, he mentioned…
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Residents of Imeko in Ogun State have expressed fear and frustration, stating that Fulani herdsmen have made their lives unbearable. Communities such as Sagada, Iaro, and Imeko claim to be at the mercy of these alleged hoodlums and have called on the state government to intervene urgently. A farmer in the community, Adeshina Omidina, told…
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An Executive Bill to establish the Akwa Ibom Geographical Information System (AKWAGiS) as an independent government agency, under the supervision of the Ministry of Lands, will be sent to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in 2025, Governor Pastor Umo Eno has announced. Speaking on Day 3 of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council…
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Over 20 children are feared dead in a stampede that occurred during a Christmas celebration in Ibadan, Oyo State. The event, hosted by a radio station owned by a popular broadcaster, promised gifts to attendees, drawing a large crowd and leading to a chaotic rush. The incident occurred during the event, with many children reportedly…
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In the ever-busy streets of Lagos, walls speak volumes. Not with whispers or echoes, but with bright colours, bold strokes, and messages that touch hearts and challenge minds. Nigeria's street art revolution is alive, breathing life into concrete jungles and telling stories that words alone cannot capture. A canvas of culture Street art isn't just…