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The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has urged Nigerians to keep the Governorship and Houses of Assembly elections peaceful. Hajiya Lami Lau, the national president of NCWS, made the call in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. She urged women and young people to vote in large numbers and not to be intimidated during the voting process. Lau urged youths to speak out against violence both during and after the elections, noting that the Presidential and National Assembly elections saw some violence in some states. “I want Nigerians to stand united against violence and activities that will jeopardize…

According to a doctor’s post-mortem report, at least 22 people were shot dead at close range in central Myanmar last week, including three Buddhist monks, in what opponents of military rule say was a massacre of civilians carried out by the army. A spokesman for Myanmar’s junta, which deposed the elected government in a coup two years ago, said its troops were involved in clashes with rebel fighters in the Pinlaung region of southern Shan state but had not injured any civilians. According to Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun, the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) and another rebel group entered…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed an appeal by an associate of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari – Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Sunday J. Ubua – seeking bail. A three-member panel of the appellate court ruled on Friday that Ubua’s appeal was without merit. In the lead judgment, Justice Stephen Adah held that the appellant had presented no new materials to the court that justified departing from the earlier decision on the issue by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. “I have chronic diabetes”, Abba Kyari begs court to release him…

The National Voters Drive Coalition (NVDC) has implored the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resolve lapses in the February 25 elections and ensure the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System’s functionality and effectiveness (BVAS). The African Primary Healthcare Foundation (APHF), Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group (NPAG), The Compatriots, Ready to Lead Africa (RTLA), Progressives Abia Youths (PAY), and Shift Nigeria comprise the Coalition. Connected Development (CODE) and Accountability Lab are two other organizations that provide assistance. Mr. Godbless Otubure, President of Ready to Lead Africa, made the announcement at a news conference in Abuja. He also urged INEC to ensure that results…

Despite the Monday night directive to commercial banks to accept and dispense old naira notes, Kaduna, Kogi, and Zamfara states have finalized plans to initiate contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. Abdulhakeem Mustapha, SAN, the lead counsel for the three states, told reporters on Thursday that the CBN’s press statement ordering banks to accept old naira notes was merely a ruse to give the appearance of compliance. In its March 3 decision, the Supreme Court extended the legal tender status of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes until…

This season, Manchester City will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals. It’s a homecoming for Joao Cancelo and the first opportunity for Pep Guardiola to face his former club since moving to England in 2016. Whoever wins this game will face the winners of the Real Madrid vs. Chelsea tie, and it appears that this side of the bracket will determine the overall winner. It’s a completely stacked field. Outside of a lapse in concentration against Viktoria Plzen, Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern team has not conceded a single goal in the Champions League so far. Now they face perhaps…

Crystal Palace fired manager Patrick Vieira on Friday after 20 months in charge, following a 1-0 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion that left them three points above the relegation zone. Palace is the only Premier League team yet to win a game in 2023, having drawn five and lost six. Their last league victory came on December 31, when they defeated Bournemouth 2-0, and they currently sit 12th in the league with 27 points after 11 games. “This difficult decision has been made with great regret,” Crystal Chairman Steve Parish said. “Recent results have put us in a perilous…

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Uganda’s aging leader Yoweri Museveni, has said he intends to run for president in 2026, the first time the outspoken general has given a timetable for succeeding his father, who has ruled the east African country for 37 years. Uganda’s opposition has long accused Museveni of attempting to impose a monarchy on the country and of grooming his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba to succeed him. Such allegations have been refuted by Museveni. The 48-year-old general, who is currently a special presidential advisor for special operations, is known for sending out controversial tweets that have earned him reprimands…

Burna Boy, Nigerian superstar, will perform live at the UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul, Turkey in June. On Thursday, UEFA made the announcement via its official Twitter account. “Big news! @burnaboy will be performing at the Champions League final in Istanbul alongside another amazing headliner,” the tweet read. Oyinbo fans go gaga as Burna Boy attends NBA game The Champions League final will be played in Istanbul on June 10. In February, Burna Boy, Grammy Award-winning singer and Oscar-nominated singer and producer Tems and Rema headlined the 2023 NBA All-Star Game halftime show.

The National Association of Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters, and Afforestation of Nigeria (NACPDEAN) and stakeholders have emphasized the importance of aggressive afforestation and reforestation in the charcoal sub-sustainability sectors. They made the announcement at a NACPDEAN-organized stakeholders consultative meeting with government agencies on Thursday in Lagos. “Sustainable Afforestation and Reforestation for Nigeria’s Posterity” was the theme of the event. According to the stakeholders, the call became necessary to increase the contribution of the charcoal sub-sector to the economy’s diversification drive, from oil to non-oil exports. Afforestation is the process of planting trees in new areas not previously covered by trees,…