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Israel’s prison service has confirmed the release of 39 Palestinian prisoners. They are being released as part of the deal that has seen 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign nationals freed from Gaza today during a truce between Hamas and Israel. Fourteen Israeli hostages, including nine children, have been released by Hamas. Three foreign nationals have also been handed over to the Red Cross. In exchange, Israel has released 39 Palestinians prisoners, its prison service says. Today is the third day of a four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip Hamas has handed over hostages…
By Bukola Afeni Authorities are having concerns over the proliferation of abattoirs in the Federal Capital Territory. The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has therefore said it is set to take decisive action against what it called breach of the standards in handling meat in the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Mr. Lawan Geidam, made this known when officials of the FCT Butchers Association visited him in Abuja. Geidam explained that the effort was to ensure adherence to minimum standards in meat handling and the well-being of consumers in the federal capital, Abuja. He said that…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has condemned the plot by some individuals to disturb the peace of Sierra Leonians. The condemnation is contained in a statement issued by ECOWAS on Sunday in Abuja. “The bloc has learnt, with utter disgust, a plot by certain individuals to aquire arms and disturb the peace and constitutional order in Sierra Leone. “ECOWAS condemns this act and calls for the arrest and prosecution of everyone involved in the illegality. “The bloc has always maintained its zero-tolerance for unconstitutional change of government. “We want to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the government…
The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has imposed a rescheduling of flights for departing airlines. In a statement on Sunday by the Management of SLCAA, the authority said the rescheduling of the flights is in view of the nationwide curfew imposed by the government. “SLCAA is aware that passengers intending to depart from and arrive at the Freetown International Airport (FNA) on flights scheduled for today, Sunday Nov. 26, 2023 are affected by the nationwide curfew declared by the state and currently in force,” the authority said. SLCAA urged all airlines to reschedule departing passengers on the next available…
Kano State Traders Association on Sunday dismissed rumours that it was planning to stage protests against the Appeal Court judgment that sacked Gov. Abba Yusuf. This is contained in a statement by its secretary, Usman Nagoda, in Kano. He called on members of the association in all markets in the state not to join any protest. Nagoda also stated that no sensible trader would participate in any protest, knowing fully that it was prohibited. “Protest has never been a good decision as it could culminate to violence and destruction of lives and property. “Therefore, we are not party to any…
The Police Command in Benue said it rescued two kidnap victims, arrested a tax collector and 17 others in Logo Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement on Sunday signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi. According to the statement, some bandits invaded Mchia Market on Nov. 23 in Logo LGA and kidnapped two traders. The statement stated that following the incident, kidnappings of traders and information received by the command, the Police raided the compound of Zaki…
By Kamil Opeyemi A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Edo, Mr. Anslem Ojezua, has said he plans to revamp the education sector if elected next year. Ojezua promised to ensure that teachers’ welfare is given top priority. Ojezua made the promise while fielding questions from members of the Correspondents’ Chapel on Sunday at their secretariat at Ogbesasa in Benin. The former Commissioner for Information and Orientation said he would give top priority to the education sector, saying” I am concerned about education. “I am very concerned about education, especially at the fundamental level; this is because we have…
By Halimah Olamide English soccer coach Terry Venables has died on Sunday. His family confirmed his death and said he was 80 at the time of his death. managed England from 1994 to 1996, most notably leading them to the semi-finals of Euro 96 . We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness,” read a family statement. “We would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time to allow us to mourn the loss of this lovely man who we were so lucky to…
Carolyn Holland was a wealthy widow aged 80, living in the idyllic Californian beachside resort of Cayucos, when she met David Foute, a man 23 years her junior. He came to do some odd jobs for her. Within weeks, they were a couple, declaring their undying love. Carolyn said she’d never expected to fall so deeply in love with a stranger or to be having a romantic, sexual relationship at her age: “He’s given me something special, because of his caring spirit. We share a lot. I love his personality, and I hate it when he’s gone.” “I’m going to…
By David Orji The Nigerian Police Force on Sunday said that a man behind the Dangote cement price slash scam has been arrested. The police, in a statement on Sunday gave the name of the 28 year old man as Benjamin Ezeukwe. The police, in a statement by its Lagos Command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the man was arrested in PortHarcourt River state capital after weeks of painstaking investigations. “Benjamin was arrested on October 19, 2023 in Rumuolumeni area of Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State following weeks of intensive investigation by officers of Area A Command of the…