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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted an order directing the Wuse Ward Executive Committee of the African Democraric Party (ADC) to serve Sen. Ireti Kingibe court documents by substituted means. Justice Peter Lifu made the order after counsel to the plaintiffs, B. A. Nenuwa, moved a motion ex-parte to the effect. Nenuwa said the order became necessary …

The Inspector -General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Thursday, submitted a framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the move was part of efforts to decentralise policing in the country. NAN also reports that Disu submitted the framework to Barau, who chairs the Senate Committee …

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo says his administration remains fully committed to protecting autistic children from stigmatisation and discrimination in the state. Okpebholo said this in Benin, on Thursday, during the celebration of the achievements of an autistic artist and cyclist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who is currently riding from Enugu to Lagos to raise autism awareness. Tagbo-Okeke holds a Guinness World …

China on Thursday cautioned the United States (U.S.) and its allies against introducing bloc confrontation and conflict into the Asia-Pacific, following Pentagon plans for a U.S.-led initiative. The U.S.-led initiative to establish a new ammunition production line in the Philippines. “China always believes that military and security cooperation between countries should not target any third party, harm their interests, or …

A Turkish crude oil tanker carrying 140,000 tonnes of oil from Russia was struck by a drone in the Black Sea off Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait on Thursday, local media reported. The vessel, identified as the Altura, was approximately 24 kilometers off the Bosphorus Strait when a large explosion occurred, the report said. The tanker sustained significant damage to its bridge …

Iranian missile attacks struck multiple locations in the greater Tel Aviv area early on Thursday, injuring at least six people and causing damage to residential property, according to Israeli authorities. The Israeli military said several waves of rockets were launched toward central Israel throughout the morning hours. At least one strike hit the town of Kafr Qasim, located east of …

Nigeria joined Ghana and 121 UN Member States on Wednesday to adopt a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution spearheaded by Ghana, received 123 votes in favour while three countries: Argentina, Israel and the United States voted against and 52 abstained. The resolution was in commemoration of the Second International Decade for People …

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the escalating Gulf war by United States and Israel against Iran is “out of control”. Guterres also urged all sides to step back from the brink and allow diplomacy to prevail, as he announced the appointment of a senior envoy to spearhead peace efforts. Speaking in New York on Wednesday, the UN chief …

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, granted an accelerated hearing in the ongoing trial of three terror suspects, accused of spying on American and Israeli embassies in Nigeria for certain individuals in Iran. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order following an oral application by prosecutiing lawyer, Bello Abu, which was not opposed by defence lawyers. The News Agency …

Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Wednesday warned the 14 newly sworn in political appointees not to see their appointments as avenue for personal enrichment. Speaking during the inauguration at the Lighthouse, Awka, Soludo said the appointments were part of efforts to strengthen governance and expand the scope of service delivery across critical sectors. According to him, the positions were …