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October 12, 2023

UN urges immediate action to prevent Israel-Gaza conflict spillover

“I appeal to all parties – and those who have an influence over those parties – to avoid any further escalation and spillover,” he said.

HAMAS-ISRAEL WAR
October 11, 2023

Man remanded in prison for strangling teenage sister after gang rape

He said Mr Olayode strangled the victim after being gang-raped by four men.

Nigerian prison
October 11, 2023

FG’s major problem is social media; bill to regulate it has scaled first reading: NBC

“We have already submitted a bill to amend the act. One of our major problems now is social media.”

NBC, X, FACEBOOK
October 11, 2023

UK: Israeli flag removed from Sheffield town hall flagpole in pro-Palestinian protest

The leader of a council in England said “this is not what we stand for’’ following the removal of an Israeli flag from a flagpole at the town hall.

Sheffield town hall
October 11, 2023

Israeli airstrikes displaced 264,000 Palestinians in Gaza: UN

Israeli airstrikes against Hamas militants have displaced 264,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the UN’s humanitarian relief agency says.

Violence in Gaza
October 11, 2023

World Mental Health Day: FG wants mental health decriminalised

“We should have a progressive approach to look at it. Since we do not criminalise malaria, why should we criminalise mental health issues?”

Muhammad Ali-Pate
October 11, 2023

ECOWAS reiterates commitment to protection of child rights

On Tuesday, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reiterated its commitment to promoting and protecting child rights.

AFRICAN CHILDREN
October 11, 2023

FCTA, NCPWD partner to secure trading space for PWDs

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities is to partner the FCTA to secure shopping spheres for persons with disabilities to do their legitimate trading.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
October 11, 2023

France, Australia condemn death penalty in Nigeria

On Tuesday, France, Australia and Avocats Sans Frontieres France reaffirmed their opposition to the death penalty in Nigeria.

Death By Hanging