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Sixty-seven were injured in a blast that occurred at Madagali Market in Adamawa on Friday morning, the National Emergency Management Agency reported NEMA’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Mr Sani Datti, in a statement said the cause of the blast, which occurred at about 11 a.m, had yet to be ascertained. Datti said the victims had been evacuated to …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted leave to a group, Kingdom Human Rights Foundation, to commence its suit seeking an order for the arrest of the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and his Science and Technology counterpart, Mr. Ogbonnaya Onu, over recent allegations levelled against them by two Justices of the Supreme Court. The plaintiff, in its …

The London 2012 Olympics were “corrupted on an unprecedented scale” by Russia’s government and sports authorities, who colluded to ensure the country’s sportspeople were able to take a cocktail of banned performance-enhancing drugs yet evade doping tests, it has been revealed. A report by the respected Canadian law professor Richard McLaren on behalf of the World Anti-Doping Agency also found …

By Alltimepost.com Benin City, Nigeria – Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) is waging a war against rape and human rights abuse at the three tiers of Nigeria’s educational institutions. To this end, the organization will launch its maiden video skit titled, “busted,” as an innovative multimedia instrument to address the menacing issues and draw attention to the …

The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Federal Government to suspend its new policy of placing a ban on the importation of vehicles through land borders. Lawmakers specifically advised President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene by urgently directing the Nigerian Customs Service to reverse the policy. The policy is expected to come into effect from January 2017, less than 23 …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday in Benin gave the Edo University, Iyamho 12 months to enter into partnership with a world class institution to sustain its present tuition adding that the university was conceived to compete with world class institutions. The Governor said all stakeholders must go back to the dream that gave birth to the university, …

The Senate, Thursday, failed to confirm the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the commission’s chairman. This is sequel to the failure of the Senate to hold the confirmation hearing scheduled for Thursday to consider the request by President Muhammadu Buhari who had sought the confirmation of Magu, from the Senate, as the commission’s …

Senior House Democrats seek briefing on ‘Russian interference or involvement’ a week after senators signed letter asking for information to be declassified Barack Obama is facing growing pressure from congressional Democrats in both houses demanding further disclosures regarding Russia’s role in the 2016 US elections. The White House has not responded to a week-old letter signed by every Democrat and …

By Alltimepost.com WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2016 — Secretary of State John Kerry and European Union Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini yesterday signed the European Union Military Logistical Assistance Agreement, according to a U.S. State Department statement. “U.S. European Command is deeply integrated across the region and this agreement increases our ability to rapidly exchange logistics support …

The procession moved slowly along the aisles, singing a capella as it shuffled towards the altar. The choir, dressed in maroon and black robes, were followed by the ushers with their red bow ties and white gloves. At the rear were the ministers dressed in white and gold. Sunday communion at the Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston had begun …