Author: Edu
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“German woman accused of crimes against humanity in Iraq to face retrial”
A German Islamist extremist accused of allowing a 5-year-old Yezidi girl to die in Iraq is set to face a retrial starting Wednesday in a Munich court. The defendant, known as Jennifer W under German privacy laws, allegedly stood by while the young Yazidi girl succumbed to the intense heat in Iraq. Following an appeals…
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“IPOB strongly criticizes Northern group for urging Tinubu to withhold Kanu’s release”
The Coalition of Northern Group (CNG) has faced criticism from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for urging President Bola Tinubu not to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB. In a statement issued on Saturday, the CNG spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, warned Tinubu not to be swayed by IPOB’s tactics and the demands from the…
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APC’s Adamu Resigns As Kyari Steps In
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Abdullahi Adamu on Sunday resigned under curious circumstances. Deputy National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nze Duru, Monday confirmed the resignation of the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdulahi Adamu. He could not however confirm if the National Secretary of the…
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Alia Dissolves BSU Governing Council, Forms Visitation Panel to Investigate Institution’s Activities
Benue State Governor Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia yesterday, approved dissolution of the governing council of Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi with immediate effect. The governor whose order was signed by secretary to the state government,SSG,Prof Joseph Alakali disclosed that the seven member visitation panel is headed by Prof Gabriel Moti. According to a statement signed…
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Federal Government Calls on China and Others to Establish Lithium Battery Factories in Nigeria
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is urging international investors, particularly from China, to collaborate with the agency in setting up lithium battery factories and producing renewable energy sources within Nigeria. Dr. Bashir Gwandu, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, made this appeal during a meeting with a business delegation from LEMI…
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Sultan of Sokoto Declares Wednesday as Start of Islamic New Year
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially announced that Wednesday, July 19, 2023, marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, MUHARRAM 1445H, corresponding to the 29th of Dhul hijja, 1444 AH. This declaration was made in a statement on Tuesday, signed by Yahaya Muhammad Boyi, the Secretary of the Advisory Committee on…
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Ronaldo Claims Credit for Reviving Italian Serie A, Faces Backlash on Social Media
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has ignited controversy with his recent boast that his arrival at Juventus revived the Italian Serie A. In an interaction with Portuguese media following Al-Nassr’s 5-0 defeat against Celta Vigo, Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr, stated that the Italian league was “dead” before he joined Juventus in 2018. He…
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Phyna Faces Backlash for Insensitive Comment on Augusta Osedion’s Death
Josephine Otabor, also known as Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, has sparked intense criticism on social media due to an insensitive remark about the death of Augusta Osedion. The tragic incident involved popular Instagram influencer Augusta Osedion, who was murdered by her boyfriend, Benjamin Best, also known as Killaboi. The news…
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Benue State Transport Company Petitions Governor Over Seized Vehicles, Seeks Compensation
The London Line Transport Company Limited has submitted a petition to the Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia, regarding the seizure of 32 vehicles from its premises last week. According to reports, the company is demanding the return of its impounded vehicles and seeking N5 billion in damages from the Benue State government.…
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China’s Yangtze River Delta builds momentum for high-quality development with IPR
By Gu Yekai, People’s Daily The Yangtze River Delta region in east China, one of the country’s economic hubs, boasts high economic vitality, high-level opening up and strong innovation capability. It holds nearly 1/3 of China’s valid patents and a quarter of the country’s valid registered trademarks. The region enjoys full-chain circulation of intellectual property…