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Massacre Claims Over 110 Lives in Haiti’s Capital

More than 110 people were killed over the weekend in a brutal attack in Cité Soleil in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince as a result of a personal vendetta by a local gang leader. The National Human Rights Defence Network (RNDDH) reported on Sunday that Monel “Mikano” Felix, leader of the Wharf Jeremie gang, ordered the killings after consulting a Voodoo priest who blamed elderly residents for his child’s illness. The child’s […]

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News

NLC Criticizes Unpaid Pensions for Former NNSL Workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the continued non-payment of pensions and other benefits to retired and disengaged employees of the defunct Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL) despite a valid court order. NLC President, Joe Ajaero expressed the congress's concerns in Lagos, emphasizing that successive governments have failed to fulfill the legal entitlements of the former NNSL workers for nearly three decades. Ajaero’s comments came in response to remarks […]

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ICPC Uncovers Job Racketeering in MDAs

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has identified several Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) allegedly involved in job racketeering, with plans to take decisive action against those responsible in the coming days. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu made the announcement during a seminar commemorating the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day. Aliyu also highlighted a positive shift among Nigeria's younger generation, noting their growing resistance to engaging in corrupt […]

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World

Togo To Elect First Senate In February Under Constitution Overhaul

Togo will hold its first elections for the upper House of Parliament, the Senate, on February 2ND next year as one of the last steps towards implementing a contested new constitution, the government said on Thursday. The overhaul abolishes the election of the Head of State by universal suffrage and introduces a parliamentary system. The move has been slammed by opposition and civil society groups as a ploy by President […]

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News

IG Orders Implementation of Reorientation Courses for Police Personnel

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive for the implementation of regular and continuous reorientation courses dedicated to enhancing administrative skills within personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. The Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this said, with a firm dedication to revitalizing the Force and aligning it with contemporary global standards, the IG has emphasized the significance of ongoing training and skills development for police officers […]

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News

Reps Pass Anti-Gas Flaring Prohibition Bill for Second Reading

The Anti-Gas Flaring Prohibition and Enforcement Bill, on Thursday scaled second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives. The Bill sponsored by Babajimi Benson aims to mitigate the environmental, health, and economic impacts of gas flaring, aligning Nigeria’s oil and gas operations with international climate change commitments. Leading the debate on the Bill, he said the Bill seeks to prohibit the flaring and venting of natural gas, except […]

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Business

Fuel imports hit 2.3bn litres despite local production

Despite the commencement of petrol production by two major refineries in Nigeria in the last three months, oil marketers have continued to import and distribute the product nationwide. According to report gathered on Wednesday, marketers imported 2.3 billion litres of petrol between September 11 and December 5, 2024. The continued importation of petrol is contrary to a public announcement by some group of marketers who earlier stated their intention to […]

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