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In an exclusive interview at the Élysée Palace, he said there was “no justification” for the bombing, saying a ceasefire would benefit Israel. While recognising Israel’s right to protect itself, “we do urge them to stop this bombing” in Gaza, he said. But he also stressed that France “clearly condemns” the “terrorist” actions of Hamas. France – like Israel, the US, the UK, and other Western nations – considers Hamas a terrorist organisation. When asked if he wanted other leaders – including in the US and the UK – to join his calls for a ceasefire, he replied: “I hope…
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), has called on political parties, candidates, the media and all citizens to shun divisive utterances over the off-cycle governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi. Prof. Adele Jinadu, Chair, CDD Election Analysis Centre (EAC), made the appeal during a news conference in Abuja. He said all stakeholders must behave responsibly so as not to undermine the electoral process. Also, Mrs Funke Baruwa, a member of CDD-EAC, said election officials, security agencies, political parties, the media and civil society organisations should apply lessons learnt from the general elections. She said that sufficient efforts to…
Ahead of Saturday’s Governorship Election in Imo, the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi has assured the electorate of their maximum security. The C-G gave the assurance when he addressed the 4,650 men and officers of the NSCDC deployed to Imo for the election, in Owerri on Friday. Audi urged the voters to come out en masse and exercise their franchise, assuring, “ all necessary arrangements have been concluded for a successful election. “ We are confidently ready to provide safety and security for this election and we urge Imo residents to freely…
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called for the respect and protection of medical facilities, patients and healthcare workers in Gaza. Mr Aliyu Dawobe, the Public Relations Officer of ICRC, made the call in a statement in Abuja. Dawobe said that the healthcare system in Gaza has reached a point of no return, risking the lives of thousands of wounded, sick and displaced people, running on thin and overstretched supplies and increasingly unsafe environment. Dawobe quoted Mr William Schomburg, the Head of ICRC sub-delegation in Gaza, as saying “this is severely affecting hospitals and ambulances, and taking…
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Kogi Governorship Election, Mr Habu Sani, says no security personnel is allowed to accompany VIPs to polling unit during Saturday’s election. The DIG said this in a statement by the state police public relations officer, SP Williams Ovye-Aya in Lokoja. “On no account should any security personnel attached to VIPs, Political and Public Officers or any personality across the state will be allowed to move or escort their Principals during the period of restrictions of vehicular movement. READ ALSO: Kidnappers Abduct INEC Official in Bayelsa IGP Orders Probe into Attacks on NLC President…
By Halimah Olamide The Lagos State Government on Friday announced traffic diversion plans on some routes in Lagos Island between 6.00am and 2.00pm on Saturday, 11th November, 2023. The diversion was in respect of the Annual Women’s Mini Marathon holding on Saturday. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi said some routes have been dedicated for the race to ensure the safety and security of the participants. Accordingly, the race will kick off at Lagos City Mall to JK Randle Avenue to Water Board to Old NITEL Building to Outer Marina road (front of State House) through Army Officers’ Mess…
Former Nasa astronaut Frank Borman, who led the first ever space mission around the moon on Apollo 8, has died. He passed away in Billings, Montana, aged 95, the agency said. Mr Borman and two fellow astronauts were the first humans to ever see the far side of the Moon on the Apollo 8 expedition in 1968. Nasa Administrator Bill Nelson remembered Mr Borman as “one of Nasa’s best”, and “a true American hero” truly dedicated to his work. “His lifelong love for aviation and exploration was only surpassed by his love for his wife Susan,” he said. “Frank knew…
By Halimah Olamide President Bola Tinubu has assured potential investors that their investments are safe in Nigeria. Speaking at the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, President Tinubu said Nigeria is ready for business while assuring investors of some of the world’s highest returns on investment. The President said Nigeria is desirous of enhancing collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on combating terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other violent extremist groups which have been terrorizing the Lake Chad and Sahel regions. “Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have always enjoyed a special relationship at both the…
The Duke of Sussex can go ahead with claims against Associated Newspapers of unlawfully obtaining information, as a court ruling opens the way for a trial. The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday publishers wanted to stop the case, arguing claims of getting “information by deception” were out of time. But a judge has decided the case, involving Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants, can proceed. Associated Newspapers strongly denied the allegations as “preposterous”. In a High Court ruling on Friday, Mr Justice Nicklin said Associated Newspapers had “not been able to deliver a ‘knockout blow’ to the claims…
By Halimah Olamide Afro beat sensation, David Adeleke, has won three nominations for the prestigious music award, Grammy. Grammy are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize “outstanding” achievements in the music industry. An excited Davido, who sharing the news on his X handle on Friday., said “3 nominations at the Grammys!! Delay is not Denial!!” NPO Reports learnt that his year’s ceremony takes place on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Davido has been nominated for Best African Music Performance, Best Global Music Performance and Best Global Music Album categories. Other…