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Taliban rejects ICC arrest warrant as politically motivated
Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Friday said an arrest warrant sought by the International Criminal Court for its leaders was “politically motivated.” It comes a day after the ICC chief prosecutor said he was seeking warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women –- a crime against humanity. “Like many other decisions
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Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Friday said an arrest warrant sought by the International Criminal Court for its leaders was “politically motivated.” It comes a day after the ICC chief prosecutor said he was seeking warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women –- a crime against humanity. “Like many other decisions
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- January 24, 2025
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Edo gov pays tribute to ex-FCT minister, Jeremiah Useni
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed his condolences to the family of the late General Jeremiah Useni, the former military administrator of the defunct Bendel State. In a press statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary on Friday, Senator Okpebholo described Useni’s passing as a significant loss to the people and
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The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed his condolences to the family of the late General Jeremiah Useni, the former military administrator of the defunct Bendel State. In a press statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary on Friday, Senator Okpebholo described Useni’s passing as a significant loss to the people and
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- January 24, 2025
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Germany coach Nagelsmann extends contract until Euro 2028
Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension to remain Germany’s coach until the end of Euro 2028, the German FA announced on Friday. Nagelsmann stated that his experience at Euro 2024, hosted by Germany, convinced him to stay on for both the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Euros. “We are on the right path,
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Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension to remain Germany’s coach until the end of Euro 2028, the German FA announced on Friday. Nagelsmann stated that his experience at Euro 2024, hosted by Germany, convinced him to stay on for both the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Euros. “We are on the right path,
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- January 24, 2025
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NHIA enrols vulnerable persons in C’River
The National Health Insurance Authority has extended the enrollment of more vulnerable persons through the National Assembly constituency projects on the health insurance scheme. The commencement of enrollment of beneficiaries under Bassey Akiba constituency special project through the NHIA Group Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Programme adoption programme took off on Thursday at the
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The National Health Insurance Authority has extended the enrollment of more vulnerable persons through the National Assembly constituency projects on the health insurance scheme. The commencement of enrollment of beneficiaries under Bassey Akiba constituency special project through the NHIA Group Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Programme adoption programme took off on Thursday at the
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- January 24, 2025
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C’River commissioner lauds Otu’s educational reforms
The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey, has reaffirmed his commitment to achieving excellence in the state’s education ministry and applauded the efforts of the state governor, Sen Bassey Otu in advancing the education sector in the state. He disclosed this on Friday during a high-level management and staff meeting with Permanent
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The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey, has reaffirmed his commitment to achieving excellence in the state’s education ministry and applauded the efforts of the state governor, Sen Bassey Otu in advancing the education sector in the state. He disclosed this on Friday during a high-level management and staff meeting with Permanent
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- January 24, 2025
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Passengers injured as US-bound plane develops technical fault, returns to Lagos
A United Airlines flight, a Boeing 787-8 outbound from Lagos to Washington Dulles, on Thursday, declared emergency and made an air return to Lagos. Having established a return track to Lagos, PUNCH Online gathered that the aircraft crew maintained the emergency transponder code 7700 (Emergency signal) with the control tower till it landed. The aircraft,
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A United Airlines flight, a Boeing 787-8 outbound from Lagos to Washington Dulles, on Thursday, declared emergency and made an air return to Lagos. Having established a return track to Lagos, PUNCH Online gathered that the aircraft crew maintained the emergency transponder code 7700 (Emergency signal) with the control tower till it landed. The aircraft,
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- January 24, 2025
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EFCC withdraws arrest warrant against Mercy Chinwo’s ex-manager
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Friday, withdrew the arrest warrant issued against Ezekiel Thankgod, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, accused of alleged $345,000 fraud. Justice Alexander Owoeye had, on 16 January 2025, issued a bench warrant for the music producer’s arrest following an ex parte application by the EFCC seeking
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Friday, withdrew the arrest warrant issued against Ezekiel Thankgod, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, accused of alleged $345,000 fraud. Justice Alexander Owoeye had, on 16 January 2025, issued a bench warrant for the music producer’s arrest following an ex parte application by the EFCC seeking
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- January 24, 2025
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Soaring gold prices deter buyers in Asian markets
Rising gold prices dampened demand for physical gold across most Asian markets this week, as Indian dealers offered the steepest discounts in over six months. In India, domestic gold prices reached an all-time high of ₹80,034 ($927.69) per 10 grams on Friday. The surge was driven by international spot gold prices, which hovered near a
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Rising gold prices dampened demand for physical gold across most Asian markets this week, as Indian dealers offered the steepest discounts in over six months. In India, domestic gold prices reached an all-time high of ₹80,034 ($927.69) per 10 grams on Friday. The surge was driven by international spot gold prices, which hovered near a
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- January 24, 2025
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PICTORIAL: Lagos seals public toilet, market over environmental violations
In a move to promote a sustainable environment and safeguard public health, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office on Friday, sealed off several facilities for violating environmental regulations as outlined in the Environmental Management and Protection Law 2017. This was made known by the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on X.com
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In a move to promote a sustainable environment and safeguard public health, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office on Friday, sealed off several facilities for violating environmental regulations as outlined in the Environmental Management and Protection Law 2017. This was made known by the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on X.com
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- January 24, 2025
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NGX Group chairman lauds Arunma Oteh’s new book on capital markets
Umaru Kwairanga, group chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has lauded Arunma Oteh, one of Africa’s leading financial professionals, for read more NGX Group chairman lauds Arunma Oteh’s new book…
