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‘Stop leaving charms in my court’ — Judge warns

Justice Hakeem Oshodi of an Ikeja High Court has warned members of the public to stop leaving charms in his courtroom. Justice Oshodi gave the warning on Monday as the trial of five men charged with the murder of one Ifeanyi Etunmuse began. “No one should leave charms in my courtroom. It should not be … Continue reading ‘Stop leaving charms in my court’ — Judge warns

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Shakira faces jail term in Spanish tax fraud allegations

Colombian music sensation, Shakira, known as the “Queen of Latin Pop,” is set to go on trial in Barcelona as Spanish prosecutors pursue a tax fraud case against her. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of over eight years for the 46-year-old singer, accusing her of defrauding the Spanish state of 14.5 million euros ($15.7 … Continue reading Shakira faces jail term in Spanish tax fraud allegations

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CBN MPC meeting postponed for second time in two months

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has postponed the meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, for the second time since September 2023. Isa Abdulmumin, the director of corporate communications of the apex bank, confirmed that the MPC meeting will not be held. Since the appointment of Olayemi Cardoso, the meeting of the MPC – … Continue reading CBN MPC meeting postponed for second time in two months

Floods displace 650,000 Nigerian children in 7 years – UNICEF

Floods have displaced 650,000 Nigerian children, making the country the second most affected globally by climate change impacts on children. The displacement occurred from 2016 to 2023, as highlighted in a press release by the United Nations Children’s Education Fund, UNICEF, on Monday, which coincided with the 2023 World Children’s Day. The UN agency emphasised … Continue reading Floods displace 650,000 Nigerian children in 7 years – UNICEF