EUROPEAN Union foreign ministers plan to meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss recent developments in Syria and Georgia also wars in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as the political situation in Belarus. Ministers are set to adopt the 15th round of new sanctions on Russia since its …
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A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Monday, sentenced a 20-year old tailor, Ahmad Garba to three months imprisonment for stealing six shirts and six trousers. The Magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Bokkos in his judgment, ordered the convict to pay …
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THE annual Festival of Unity organised by the National Arts Theatre has begun, with stakeholders praising the new management for ensuring continuity of the event. Newsextra24 reports that the 2024 edition has the theme: “Rebranding Boundless Opportunities: Celebrating Unity and Inclusivity”. Speaking at the event on Tuesday in Lagos, Mrs …
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OPERATIVES of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a suspected online fraudster, Osang Otukpa, over an alleged duping of 139 Australians to the tune of eight million Australian dollars. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the suspect …
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Three men sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York on Thursday, claiming the hip-hop mogul drugged and raped them. The lawsuits, which were filed anonymously in a state court, add to a wave of sexual assault litigation against the rapper, producer and record executive as he also faces federal sex …
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As a media scholar who engages with Nigeria’s media landscape from the safe yet impassioned perch of the diaspora, I have found 2024 to be particularly illuminating in the annals of government-media relations. It presented a study in tension, turmoil, and eventual catharsis. If the media is society’s mirror, then …
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A lawyer from Afe Babalola’s law firm has initiated a libel suit against Dele Farotimi, seeking N600 million in damages. Newsextra24 reports that the claim was filed by Ola Faro at the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt on December 11, citing defamation in Farotimi’s controversial book, “Nigeria and its …
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DAVIDO, the renowned Afrobeats artist, has addressed rumours regarding a $10 million payment for his performance at a wedding in India. Newsextra24 reports that on Friday, Davido traveled to India to entertain guests at the wedding of Alkesh Thavrani and his partner, Sanya, in Udaipur. The artist shared videos of …
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Find below, the Dollar to Naira exchange rate for today, 14 December 2024. Newsextra24 has obtained the official dollar to the naira exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Bureau De Change (BDC) rate and CBN rates. What Is The Official Exchange Rate For Dollar To Naira Today? The exchange rate between the Naira and the …
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Court of Appeal has annulled a controversial judgment that aimed to seize the statutory allocation and revenue of Rivers State, a decision that had the support of Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike and his allies. Newsextra24 reports that on December 13, 2024, Justice Hamma Akawu Barka ruled that the Federal High …
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