Written by A German court on Wednesday ordered a life jail sentence to a palliative care nurse for the murder of 10 patients and attempted murder of 27 others with lethal injections. The court in the western city of Aachen found the 44-year-old man guilty of the offences committed between December 2023 and May 2024 in a […]
*Rebukes Trump’s ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Urges Nigeria to Focus on Domestic Security Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) delivered a scathing critique of U.S. President Donald Trump on Channels Television’s Politics Today, branding his claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria as fabrications driven by anti-African prejudice and geopolitical opportunism. Speaking live from Abuja, […]
Nestoil Limited has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking restraining orders against eight Nigerian banks and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to stop receivership proceedings triggered by a Notice of Default. The banks involved include Access Bank, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, and Afreximbank. Justice Mohammed Umar presided over the hearing on Wednesday, where […]
The Senate on Wednesday suspended the confirmation of Kingsley Udeh (SAN) as minister following the absence of a mandatory security clearance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who presided over the plenary, announced that the confirmation could not hold until the chamber received the required security report on the nominee. “The confirmation of the minister-nominee would have […]
At the time of their marriage, all relevant laws categorised Regina Daniel as an adult, including the Constitution of Nigeria, Child’s Right Act of 2003, Land Use Act of 1978, Electoral Act of 2022, the Labour Act of 2004. Even International Law/Treaties such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) … Continue reading “Senator Ned Nwoko – Lawmaker proves Mettle at Senate Bills While Young Wife Bills Deftly .”
Brazil on Thursday launched a new investment fund that could reward tropical countries that protect their rainforests, attracting several billion dollars in much-needed pledges from Norway, Indonesia and France. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an “unprecedented initiative” at its launch in Belem where Brazil is … Continue reading “Brazil Launches Fund To Reward Nations That Protect Forests”
The newly elected mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, is married to Rama Duwaji, a woman of Syrian descent. For many in Syria, that practically makes him family. That he’s also a Muslim and a supporter of the Palestinian cause doesn’t hurt either, and his election victory has inspired warm feelings and an … Continue reading “‘Our Brother-In-Law’: Arab World Embraces New York’s New Mayor Mamdani”
US lawmakers wrote to Britain’s disgraced former prince Andrew on Thursday requesting he sit for an interview about his friendship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The letter was disclosed as King Charles III formally stripped his younger brother of his titles after last week’s announcement that Andrew was being banished from the … Continue reading “UK’s Andrew Asked To Testify Over Epstein As He Formally Loses Titles”
Spectacular diamonds valued at tens of millions of dollars will go under the hammer in Geneva next week, alongside a brooch seized from Napoleon as he fled the battle of Waterloo. The unique brooch laden with old mine-cut diamonds, which has been valued at $150,000 to $250,000, will be the star piece at Sotheby’s annual … Continue reading “Diamonds, Napoleon Brooch Up For Auction In Geneva”
As preparations intensify for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, has raised concerns over insecurity in the state. Itodo, in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said insecurity remains a major challenge, particularly in riverine and high-risk areas. “The second biggest issue [ahead of the election] … Continue reading “Insecurity Remains Major Concern Ahead Of Anambra Gov Election — Yiaga Africa”