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Tribunal dismisses petition challenging Reps deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu’s election
The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging the election of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu. The Labour Party candidate, Chief Frank Chinasa, challenged Kalu’s victory in the February 25 National Assembly election held in Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State.
BBNaija All Stars: I wish I evicted Seyi – Dorathy Bachor | The Paradise News
Former Big Brother housemate, Dorathy Bachor has expressed regret for voting to save Seyi. Recall that two weeks ago, Seyi and Princess had the least votes and the jurors consisting of Bisola, Mike and Dorathy saved him for eviction. However, a week after he was saved, Seyi claimed that brands refused Dorathy Bachor because she engaged in a sexual act in the lockdown season of the show.
Pope at Angelus: Mary’s life marked by service and praise
On January 6, Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral) would have reached the age of seventy-five. This was his first birthday that we marked without him. Who better to ask for memories of him than his friend of…
Pain points of the liver, gallbladder, stomach and pancreas
Meeting between the 10th rib and the outer margin of the rectus abdominis muscle. It is painful in acute cholecystitis already on superficial palpation, in biliary lithiasis, acute cholecystitis and cholecystic dyskinesias. Located immediately below the xiphoid process. Located at the junction of the upper third with the two lower thirds of the xiphoid line; painful in ulceration of the cardia or fundus.
Kane likely to stay despite €100 million agreement between Tottenham and Bayern Munich: Report
The future of England forward Harry Kane is still unclear despite the €100 million agreement between Premier League side Tottenham and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich for the transfer of the 30-year-old. Kane’s contract at the North London club is due to expire the next summer, but the forward is keen on a new challenge and in search of silverware –he has refused all attempts from Tottenham to extend his contract.
Court upholds Ukrainian Church’s eviction from Lower Lavra, UOC will appeal
Kiev, August 10, 2023 Photo: rtvi.com Ukrainian state authorities have been working to completely evict the brethren of the Kiev Caves Lavra from their own monastery since March, and a Kiev court made another ruling to this effect yesterday. The ancient monastery came under state control in Soviet times and the modern Ukrainian state has maintained this control, even as the monastery was rebuilt from a dilapidated state by the labors of the brotherhood and the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Global survey: China viewed in more negative light
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Majorities of people across the world view China in an increasingly negative light but believe the country’s technological achievements are beyond those of other wealthy countries, according to a new survey.
Remarks by President Biden on Actions to Protect Communities from Extreme Heat
South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building 12:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. We’re here today with the mayors of Phoenix and San Antonio and senior members of my administration to talk about the existential threat of climate change. And it is a threat. We’re going to outline steps we’re taking to help communities who — who, right this minute, as both the mayors can tell you, are facing a real crisis in their cities.
There is no Orthodox command center that can issue orders, Bulgarian hierarch tells Constantinople hierarch
Asenovgrad, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria, July 17, 2023 Photo: plovdivskamitropolia.bg On July 15, the feast of Sts. Cyricus and Julita, Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon of the Patriarchate of Constantinople celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Monastery of Sts. Cyricus and Julita in the Plovdiv Diocese of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church at the invitation of the local hierarch. His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Plovdiv and Met.
Reps jostle for ‘juicy committees’ ahead of July 27 unveiling by Speaker Abbas
House of Representatives lawmakers in the 10th Assembly are said to have begun jostling for juicy positions ahead of the July 27 unveiling of House committees. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, is to unveil committees and their chairmen to run the legislative agenda of the 10th Assembly on July 27. There has been intense lobbying by lawmakers to chair what they described as “juicy committees”.
Remarks by President Biden on Lowering Healthcare Costs for Americans | The Paradise
East Room 3:48 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please, have a seat. You know, Cory, what you’ve exposed is something that I think we don’t pay enough attention to in government. And it’s not necessarily about healthcare; it’s just about being played for a sucker.
2 arrested after police find 2 malnourished children locked in room
LEXINGTON, N.C. (TCD) — Police arrested a mother and her acquaintance this week on suspicion of abusing and neglecting two young children and multiple dogs. According to a news release from the Lexington Police Department, on Monday, June 26, officers conducted a welfare check at a home on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, where they found two girls, ages 9 and 5, who they allege were being abused and neglected.
Police arrest vigilante chief, 2 others for killing 25-year-old Enugu keke rider in Anambra
By Ovat Abeng Police operatives from Ogidi Division, Anambra State have arrested the Ojoto community vigilante commander and two others for the kidnap and murder of a tricycle operator, Christian Oluchukwu Onah. Onah, a 25 year old tricycle rider from Ovoko community, Igbo-Eze South LGA, Enugu State but residing in Oba, Idemili South LGA, Anambra State was declared missing on 28th May, 2023 when he failed to return after going out for the day’s business of tricycle riding transportation.
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization | The Paradise
One year ago today, the Supreme Court took away a constitutional right from the American people, denying women across the nation the right to choose. Overturning Roe v. Wade, which had been the law of the land for nearly half a century, has already had devastating consequences.
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Sweeping Executive Actions to Strengthen Economic Opportunity for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers, and Survivors | The Paradise
Today, at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, President Biden will announce a comprehensive set of executive actions to increase the economic security of military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors. Joined by First Lady Jill Biden, alongside service members, veterans, and their families, caregivers, and survivors, the President will sign an Executive Order that includes nearly 20 actions aimed at enhancing career stability and expanding employment resources and support for this community.
The Atlantic Declaration: A Framework for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK Economic Partnership | The Paradise
Today the United States and the United Kingdom are announcing the Atlantic Declaration for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK Economic Partnership to ensure that our unique alliance is adapted, reinforced, and reimagined for the challenges of this moment. Over the last century, the essential partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom has enabled us to lead together on issues of global importance.
Flooding threatens tens of thousands in Ukraine
By Stefan J. Bos Panicked-stricken people who had already fled their homes due to severe flooding scrambled for safety again, and this time for apparently Russian shelling heard overhead. Yet despite the dangers, rescue workers continue to deploy boats to rescue people from the Kherson region. There is little time left as flood waters could be seen chest high in some parts of this area. Some people desperately wave for help from the rooftops of their inundated homes.
Woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbor after arguing with victim’s kids
OCALA, Fla. (TCD) — Deputies in Marion County have found probable cause to arrest a 58-year-old woman accused of shooting and killing her neighbor through a closed door last week. Ajike “AJ” Owens was fatally shot Friday, June 2, on the 1600 block of SW 108th Lane.
Kyiv: 'Toddler killed in deliberate Russian strike on Ukrainian city'
By Stefan J. Bos As the war continued Sunday, rescue teams searched through rubble after a suspected Russian airstrike hit a residential district in Ukraine’s central city of Dnipro. Some were seen digging with their bare hands in the hope of finding survivors. But a two-year-old girl was already found dead here beneath the rubble of a house after authorities said Russian missiles struck this residential area.
Wings Phantom 340 Earbuds With A Transparent Design Launched In India
Homegrown brand Wings has launched its latest TWS, the Phantom 340 in India. The latest Phantom 340 packs several exciting features like a clear transparent case, 30dB noise cancellation, and much more. Continue reading below to learn more.
Son arrested after Ind. mother found with 'large kitchen knife protruding from her head'
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (TCD) — A 31-year-old man stands accused of attacking his 59-year-old mother and stabbing her in the head this week. On Monday, April 24, at approximately 12:23 p.m., the Brownsburg Police Department responded to the 1500 block of Midnight Pass to a report of a stabbing, where officers discovered Susan Early lying on the ground in the front yard.
Prisoners of Faith
04/26/23 If you’ve ever asked if there is any tangible action that you can take on behalf of the persecuted, today is your opportunity. ICC connected with a woman named Hani from Somaliland who converted to Christianity after hearing the gospel in university. Due to her conversion in an otherwise fundamentalist Muslim region, she was sentenced to five years in prison.
Transcorp confirms Femi Otedola paid N5bn for 5.52% stake in Elumelu’s company
Femi Otedola has acquired N5 billion worth of shares in a diversified investment company, Transnational Corporation (Transcorp) Plc. In a circular released to the stock market authority, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday, Transcorp said Otedola bought 2.24 billion shares. The shares cost Otedola N5 billion and earned him a 5.52 per cent stake in Transcorp. The firm said details of the acquisition were as of April 19, 2023.
OPC fires leader for collecting N35m bribe from Tinubu
The National Executive Council and the National Coordinating Council of the Oodua People’s Congress has sacked its Osun State coordinator, Adedeji Aladesawe for allegedly collecting a N35 million bribe from the President-Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He has since been replaced by another chieftain, Adeyemi Aboderin. Aladesawe had been the OPC coordinator in Osun State until recently when he was asked to step aside.
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