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A 96-year-old German woman who was caught shortly after going on the run ahead of a court hearing last month on charges of committing war crimes during World War Two appeared before a judge on Tuesday in the northern town of Itzehoe. Irmgard Furchner, accused of having contributed as an 18-year-old to the murder of 11,412 people when she was a typist at the Stutthof concentration camp between 1943 and 1945, was taken into the sparse courtroom in a wheelchair. Her face was barely visible behind a white mask and scarf pulled low over her eyes. Security was heavy as…

Nigerian troops have reportedly killed 24 suspected Islamist insurgents in two attacks in the northeast and recovered some weapons, the army said on Tuesday. Boko Haram and its offshoot Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been fighting the Nigerian armed forces for more than a decade in a conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions. Major General Christopher Musa, commander of the anti-insurgency task force, told newsmen that soldiers killed 16 Boko Haram insurgents a few kilometres from Maiduguri city, the capital of Borno state. Musa said that during the encounter with the insurgents two gun…

-VP says energy transition towards global Net-zero emissions target is Nigeria’s focus at forthcoming COP26 summit Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN says that Nigeria is elated that the Biden administration is fully back on board the Climate Change global agenda, in a commendable restoration of the US government’s support for the Paris Agreement. Prof. Osinbajo stated this yesterday when he received at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, a US government delegation led by the White House Deputy National Security Advisor, Mr. Jonathan Finer, who is currently visiting Nigeria. According to Prof. Osinbajo, “we are happy that the US is fully on…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has amended its seven-count charge against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The amendment which was filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami on Monday, borders on treasonable felony and the alleged involvement of Kanu in terrorism activities. In a related development, the lawmaker representing Anambra North senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Ifeanyi Uba, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow him access to the detained IPOB leader as part of his legislative obligation to determine his alleged involvement…

Following the events of the EndSARS protests, the Lagos State Judicial Panel on restitution for victims of SARS-related abuses and other matters has held its valedictory sitting after 131 proceedings. Justice Doris Okuwobi, the chairman of the panel announced the decisions of the panel on Monday and awarded the sum of N148.2 million to 23 deserving petitioners. The petitioners include Michael Owoicho – N10 million, Fatai Ogunseye (late) – N10 million, Adeola Mukaila – N700,000, Stella Edegwa – N500,000, Akapo Adekunle – N10 million, Mustapha Ramot – N10 million, Kufre Jackson – N5 million, Ikechukwu Iloamuzor (late) – N10 million, Segun…

The Federal Government has revealed that it has recieved the final batch of the 12 A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets expected from the United States. The latest development was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday when he featured on a phone-in programme of TV Continental, “This Morning.” “All the 12 Super Tucano fighter jets have been received. As at this morning, all the 12 were here and they have been deployed to the North-East. “We can see that the Tucano jets are actually game changer. “Most of the successes we have recorded in recent…

North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile into waters off the coast of Japan, South Korea and Japan’s militaries have said. It comes as South Korea, Japan and US intelligence chiefs reportedly meet in Seoul to discuss North Korea. In recent weeks, Pyongyang has embarked on a flurry of tests of what it claims to be hypersonic and long-range cruise missiles, and anti-aircraft weapons. Some of these tests violate strict international sanctions. North Korea is specifically prohibited by the United Nations from testing ballistic missiles as well as nuclear weapons. On Tuesday South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff…

Alexandre Lacazette scored deep into injury time to rescue a point for Arsenal as club legend Patrick Vieira was denied a winning return with Crystal Palace. The Eagles were set for three points until they failed to clear a corner and Lacazette pounced after Ben White’s effort was saved. The Gunners started brightly and led deservedly through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after Vicente Guaita’s diving save to deny Nicolas Pepe. But Palace improved – as the Gunners faded – and Christian Benteke continued his good record in games against the Gunners with the equaliser. Thomas Partey was caught in possession by Jordan…

England have been ordered to play one match behind closed doors as a punishment for the unrest at Wembley Stadium during the Euro 2020 final. Uefa also imposed a ban for a second game, which is suspended for two years. The Football Association was fined 100,000 euros (£84,560) for “the lack of order and discipline inside and around the stadium” for the game. “Although we are disappointed with the verdict, we acknowledge the outcome of this Uefa decision,” said the FA. Fans fought with stewards and police as they attempted to break into Wembley for the match on 11 July,…

The trial of Fred Ajudua for allegedly obtaining money to the tune of $8.4m could not go on today, Monday, October 18, 2021, as his lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, sought an adjournment before Justice Josephine Oyefeso of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ajah, Lagos. Ajudua allegedly defrauded a former Chief of Army Staff, Ishaya Bamaiyi, of $8.4m, while they both were in Kirikiri Prison, Lagos in 2004 for different offences. Ajudua, alongside his accomplices, had allegedly approached Bamaiyi and convinced him that he could hire the legal services of Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, at the cost of $8.4m…