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Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has begun an indefinite nationwide strike today to press home their demand for the financial autonomy of the judiciary. The national leadership of JUSUN in a circular dated April 1, ordered the shutdown of various courts across the country as from Tuesday, […]
The first witness in Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial has testified that he was told to make negative stories about the Israeli Prime Minister disappear. Former Walla Chief Executive Officer, ILAN YESHUA alleged he was also ordered by the news website’s owner, SHAUL ELOVITCH, to post content that attacked NETANYAHU’S political rivals. Prosecutors said NETANYAHU made […]
Five of the thirty nine kidnapped students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka Kaduna have regained their freedom after 25 days in captivity. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, SAMUEL ARUWAN, confirmed the development in a statement which noted that the five students were rescued by Nigerian Army troops yesterday. Source[Nation] Edited […]
The Acting Controller-General of Corrections, JOHN MRABURE has confirmed one thousand eight hundred and forty four inmates were forcefully released during an attack on the Owerri Custodial Centre in Imo State yesterday. In a statement, MRABURE ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident after he noted that the unknown gunmen stormed the facility and gained entry […]
Mozambique’s military say they have regained full control of the coastal town of Palma, more than a week after it was raided by militant Islamists. An army spokesman said a “significant” number of militants were killed in the counter-offensive,. Meanwhile, government-owned radio reported that residents who had fled were starting to return – some to […]
Abia State Governor, OKEZIE IKPEAZU, has imposed a curfew on Umuahia and Aba metropolis of the state between 10pm and 6am. Governor IKPEAZU said the decision is a result of security reports received from multiple sources. The governor did not give details of the security reports but said there is a “need to continue to […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has disowned fake messages in circulation on social media inviting applicants for its purported recruitment examination scheduled to take place at undisclosed venues. In a statement, the Director, Public Relations of the NSCDC, OLUSOLA ODUMOSU described the invitation as fraudulent and malicious acts of some unscrupulous elements […]
A prosecutor has alleged that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his corruption trial made “illegitimate use” of his power. Liat Ben Ari told a court in Jerusalem that he sought “improper benefits from owners of major media in Israel in order to advance his personal affairs”. Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing. Source[BBC] Edited by […]
Gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have invaded Owerri Correctional Centre in Imo State and released inmates in the facility early this morning. Reports indicate that the attack took place at about 1am when the armed men gained entry to the Prisons using dynamites and other explosives. Other reports […]
Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister AYMAN SAFADI has accused King ABDULLAH’S half-brother and former heir Prince HAMZA of working with foreign parties to destabilise the country. SAFADI said Prince HAMZA had been under investigation for some time, while the military said it had issued a warning to the prince over actions targeting “security and stability. Other […]
