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April 23, 2024

Taliban court orders public whipping of two men accused of robbery 

The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has seen the reintroduction of public punishments, including execution and flogging, for various crimes.

TALIBAN FLOGGING AFGHAN
April 23, 2024

Ex-Imo governor Emeka Ihedioha dumps PDP, says party no longer ‘credible opposition to APC’

Former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, resigned his membership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday.

Emeka Ihedioha
April 23, 2024

5,000 debtors owe Nigerian government N5.2 trillion: Finance Ministry

The federal government said the debts were revealed in data aggregated from over 5,000 debtors across more than 93 MDAs.

April 23, 2024

Iraq rules out missile strike in explosion at military base

A statement by the Security Media Cell, a media outlet affiliated with the Iraqi Joint Operations Command, explained that the explosion was from an ammunition and missile depot.

April 23, 2024

Lagos software engineer gets life imprisonment for raping 13-year-old girl

Mr Oshodi also held that the alibi and the issue of extortion, which the convict relied on, did not hold water.

Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court
April 23, 2024

Demographic Survey: NPC says 22 of 25 LGAs in Oyo covered

The National Population Commission says it has concluded the 2023/2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) in 22 of 25 LGAs in Oyo.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde
April 23, 2024

Speaker Abbas laments challenges in power sector

He said this on Tuesday at a two-day workshop organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Power in Abuja.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and candles used to illustrate the story
April 23, 2024

Other aspirants are winners too but I’m APC flag bearer: Gov Aiyedatiwa

“We must ensure that all the other 15 aspirants must come together to ensure we win the November 16 election,” said the Ondo governor.

Mr Aiyedatiwa addressing party members during a thank-you tour of the party secretariat in Akure.
April 23, 2024

Israeli drone kills Hezbollah member in south Lebanon

The Iran-backed militia confirmed the death of both fighters.

Iran-backed Hezbollah militia
April 23, 2024

Council of Europe slams UK asylum pact with Rwanda

The Council of Europe, a European rights body, has sharply criticised the United Kingdom for its controversial asylum pact with Rwanda.

African refugees