Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland has welcomed reports the government of Brunei Darussalam has placed a full moratorium on the death penalty, inclusive of the Syariah Penal Code Order (SPCO). The SPCO, which came into effect on 3 April, introduced punishments such as the death penalty, amputation and public flogging. She said, “I have been in contact […]
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28-year-old Oni Olohunwa has been arrested by men of Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a man to death while drunk at a party. The suspect was arrested following a report by one Wasiu Raheem who took the stabbed victim to Ogijo Police Station. Wasiu reported that the suspect and the victim were both […]
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Royal couple, Duke and Duches of Sussex, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle have announced the birth of a baby boy. Meghan Markle had gone into labour in the early hours of Monday as royal fans desperately awaited news of her first child with Harry. The couple made the announcement on their Instagram account […]
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s foremost champion of entrepreneurship, will host its 5th Annual Forum — the largest annual gathering of African entrepreneurs – on July 26 – 27, 2019. The two-day event will take place at the iconic Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The Forum is the culmination of the annual Tony Elumelu Foundation […]
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Liverpool forward, Mohammed Salah, is a major doubt for his side’s Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Barcelona at Anfield on Tuesday. Salah was stretchered off with a head injury in their narrow 3-2 win at Newcastle on Saturday, after a challenge with goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka. The 26-year-old Egyptian laid motionless on the ground […]
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Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo had a crowded day in eastern Nigeria on Friday visiting Enugu, Anambra and Delta States. When he got to Anambra, he inspected the Second Niger Bridge. He also had a Family Chat in Onitsha where he visited the family of Mrs Esther Chika, the best Homegrown School Feeding […]
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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, wants public officials barred from foreign trips until the insecurity in the country abates. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari is currently on a 10-day private visit to the UK. While presenting a paper on press freedom in Nigeria and the rule of law, Falana said the president and all governors […]
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Arsenal took a huge step towards the Europa League final as a double from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s late strike earned a 3-1 semi-final, first leg win over Valencia on Thursday. The Spanish side’s bright start was rewarded with Mouctar Diakhaby’s away goal, but Lacazette quickly turned the game around with two goals in […]
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A first-half strike from Pedro gave Chelsea a slim advantage in their Europa League semi-final tie as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday. Pedro levelled the scores in the first leg clash after Luka Jovic had given Frankfurt the lead in the first half. Despite dominating the second half, […]
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Today the internet has taken a firm place in our lives, it is difficult for a young man who at least in a day not go through social network for update. The modern reality requires us to stay in touch and keep abreast the latest news and trends. The advent of the internet in the […]
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