Felix Duru Mbah

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16
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Definition Of Woman Now Based On Biological Sex -UK S’Court Gives Landmark Ruling

Definition Of Woman Now Based On Biological Sex -UK S’Court Gives Landmark Ruling

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The UK Supreme Court today ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The decision, in an 88-page judgment, came following a lengthy legal case between the Scottish government and the women's rights group, For Women Scotland, regarding equalities legislation,reports bbc.com. Judge Lord Hodge said the decision was not "a triumph of one or more groups in our society at the expense of another." However the court ruled the Equality Act 2010 would be “incoherent and impracticable” if the "certificated sex" view - letting a person with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) be classed…
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Apr
16
2025
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Enugu Celebrates Int’l Monuments Day, Mbah Lauds Cultural Renaissance

Enugu Celebrates Int’l Monuments Day, Mbah Lauds Cultural Renaissance

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu As part of events marking the 2025 International Monument Day, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reiterated his administration's unwavering commitment to the cultural renaissance currently sweeping across the South-East state. Mbah, who spoke through the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke, said that the theme for this year's celebration entitled: 'Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future', was timely and apt. He noted: "Enugu State is a land where history, heritage, and humanity meet in a unique and powerful blend. “Our monuments are more than relics —they are voices from the past,…
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16
2025
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Olubadan Installs New Chiefs, Alaafin Preaches Peace To Communities

Olubadan Installs New Chiefs, Alaafin Preaches Peace To Communities

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1), has installed nine new Mogajis and two Baales. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Olubadan, Chief Solomon Ayoade, on Tuesday, April 15, the installation ceremony took place on Monday at the Olubadan's Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, South-West Nigeria. During the ceremony, the Olubadan, speaking through High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, congratulated the newly-installed traditional title holders for being counted worthy to receive the titles. "You are the…
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16
2025
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Alleged Sexual Harassment: How Abuja Got FUOYE VC Out, Replaced

Alleged Sexual Harassment: How Abuja Got FUOYE VC Out, Replaced

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has allegedly suspended its Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina. While the institution claimed that the embattled VC was embarking on a six-month accumulated leave, sources said he was eased out, following allegations of sexual harassment made against him by a senior university official, Mrs. Folasade Adebayo. On Monday, the university’s Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, Mufutau A. Ibrahim, had disclosed in a memo that the Council made the decision in agreement with Fasina. "The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), at its 7th…
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16
2025
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Easter: Alia Gives 3 Work-free Days To Civil Servants

Easter: Alia Gives 3 Work-free Days To Civil Servants

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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has declared three work-free days to enable residents of the largely Christian North-Central State celebrate Easter. This is in recognition of the significance of Easter to the Christian community in Benue State,a government statement said. The statement from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) indicated that Gov. Alia has declared Thursday, Friday, and Monday as work-free days for all civil servants. The statement, signed by the SSG, Mrs Serumun Deborah Aber, revealed that the decision was to enable civil servants participate fully in the sacred celebrations…
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16
2025
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Angry Subscribers Loot CBEX Ibadan Office, As Security Personnel Take Over

Angry Subscribers Loot CBEX Ibadan Office, As Security Personnel Take Over

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Men of the Nigeria Police and Amotekun Corps, on Tuesday, April 15, took over the Oke-Ado, Ibadan office of self-styled online asset investment platform, CBEX. The development followed Monday night's looting of the facility by suspected subscribers after learning that the scheme had collapsed. Video of residents and hoodlums carting away goods, including electronics and office furniture, from the Oke-Ado office went viral, Monday night. On Tuesday, residents across Ibadan metropolis were discussing the loss they had incurred in the scheme, with many lamenting that they could no longer access their accounts with CBEX online. A…
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16
2025
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Alleged Summons: HURIWA Urges Fubara To Respect His Office, Rivers People, Refuse To Appear

Alleged Summons: HURIWA Urges Fubara To Respect His Office, Rivers People, Refuse To Appear

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By our reporter The recent suspension from office of Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara, by President Bola Tinubu, imposition of emergency rule and appointment of former Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as Sole Administrator of the oil-rich Niger Delta State, have continued to generate different strands to the controversy. In the latest development, following a purported summons to Fubara by the Sole Administrator for the former to appear at Government House,Port Harcourt on Friday, April 18, a rights group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has requested the governor not to honour the summons. Contending that the…
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16
2025
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Kebbi Upbeat About $700m Water, Sanitation Project

Kebbi Upbeat About $700m Water, Sanitation Project

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By John Bassey, Gusau Kebbi State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to fully implement the $700 million Federal Government (FG)/World Bank-assisted Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) project in the North-West State. A combined team from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and the World Bank is currently in the state for an assessment of the water sector -a key step toward the programme’s rollout. The development came as journalists and some security personnel in the state received training on transparent reporting as part of efforts to drive home to the grassroots official communication on impactful…
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Apr
15
2025
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UCL Qtr-final 2nd leg: Barcelona Limp Into Semis, Bold Villa Narrowly Out

UCL Qtr-final 2nd leg: Barcelona Limp Into Semis, Bold Villa Narrowly Out

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Barcelona held on against a Serhou Guirassy-inspired Borussia Dortmund to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, despite losing 3-1 at the Westfalenstadion this evening, April 15. It also ended Barcelona's 2025 unbeaten run of 24 games. Hansi Flick's side led 4-0 from the first leg last week, but were quickly under pressure when Guirassy converted an early penalty, before Pascal Gross had a goal disallowed for offside. Guirassy then pulled another goal back early in the second half, but Dortmund's dreams were dashed soon after when Ramy Bensebaini put through his own net from Fermin Lopez's dangerous delivery. There…
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15
2025
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In Taraba, First Lady Remi Tinubu Kicks Off Health Campaign

In Taraba, First Lady Remi Tinubu Kicks Off Health Campaign

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By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo President Bola Tinubu's wife, Senator Oluremi, has flagged off a health advocacy campaign tagged 'Free to Shine Campaign' in Taraba State, North-East Nigeria. Performing the ceremony at the gym hall of the Jolly Nyame stadium in Jalingo,the state capital, Mrs Tinubu said the campaign encapsulated the elimination of mother-to-child human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) transmission and treatment of children born with HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). According to the Nigeria First Lady, the campaign is a triple elimination of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and Hepatitis among youths and women of reproductive age. Explaining that the campaign will cover the…
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