Nigeria – …APC gets N1 million fine. …ruling buries diabolical controversy – Obaseki The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the ruling of the Appeal Court, dismissing the alleged certificate forgery suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the Governor, during the 2020 governorship election. The verdict affirms the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki…
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Albany, N.Y., USA, (CNA) – Those who were sexually abused as adults would be given a one-year window in which to sue perpetrators and institutions, even if the statute of limitations has expired, under a bill being considered in New York. The New York State Catholic Conference told CNA they remain neutral on the bill. The…
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Nigeria – Troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI today Saturday May 29 2021 raided suspected Boko Haram logistics base in Gujba, Yobe State. Following a sting operations conducted, gallant troops nabbed two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers and several items recoverred. Items recovered includes; 11 jerricans loaded with Premium Motor Spirit popularly called petrol,…
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Washington D.C., USA, (CNA) – President Joe Biden on Friday did not include a 45 year-old pro-life policy in his final budget request to Congress for the 2022 fiscal year, thus allowing for funding of abortions. The Hyde Amendment, enacted into law since 1976, bars federal funding of most elective abortions in Medicaid. It is not…
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Archbishop Samuel Aquila (L) delivers brief remarks during the funeral Mass for Boulder police officer Eric Talley on March 29, 2021, in Denver, Colorado. / Daniel Petty/Archdiocese of Denver Denver, Colo., USA. (CNA) – Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver expounded on his recent open letter on the German bishops’ “Synodal Way,” in an interview with…
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Nigeria – Kebbi State Government will review the extant maritime laws, with a view to protecting the lives and properties of marine passengers, accoridng to the State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. Bagudu further said that, the move became imperative in the face of recurring cases of boat mishaps, resulting in the loss of lives…
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Nigeria – It is the duty of government to set rules for a society, which help its members relate well with one another. Every government expects its citizens to be men and women of good character who are obedient to the laws of the state and respect to the rule of law. This is among…
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Nigeria – In view of the need to improve security in the State and address observed incidents of crimes using Trycycles, motorcycles and shuttle buses, the State Government after due consideration, wishes to direct as follows: 1. That the earlier ban on the use of motorcycles in greater Onitsha and Awka areas during the day…
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United Kingdom – COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma congratulated Viet Nam’s action on climate change but urged the country to go further on phasing out coal and accelerating the move to clean energy during a visit to Hanoi on 28-29 May. Mr Sharma met with Viet Nam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, government ministers, businesses and…
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Washington D.C., USA (CNA) – Two members of Congress this week criticized new guidance by a leading scientific organization removing prohibitions on research of human embryos more than 14 days old. The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) released new guidance on Wednesday, May 16, now calling for conversations among leading scientists, donors, and public…
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