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Court remands labourer for allegedly defiling six-year-old girl
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered that a 19-year-old labourer, Bashiru Ibrahim, who allegedly defiled a six-year-old girl, be remanded in a correctional facility, pending legal advice.
EU parliament president calls on leaders to grant Brexit delay
European Parliament President, David Sassoli, has urged EU leaders to allow Britain to delay its end of month deadline to leave the European Union.
More than 100 elephants die in Botswana in suspected anthrax outbreak
More than 100 elephants have died in Botswana in the past two months partly because of a suspected anthrax outbreak, the government has said.
NAFDAC tells bakers to maintain standard when producing bread
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has decried the lack of commitment to standard by members of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria in bread making.
South African Airways, Comair return grounded planes to service
South African Airways (SAA) and Comair began returning grounded planes to service on Wednesday a day after safety regulators flagged maintenance problems.
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Lawyer’s absence stalls arraignment of Rivers ‘serial killer’
The absence of a legal representative for a notorious Rivers State serial killer, Gracious West, has stalled the arraignment proceedings at the State High Court in Port Harcourt.
Mesut Ozil: People want me to change but I never will
Arsenal's Mesut Ozil has hit back at criticism of his nonchalant demeanour, insisting that he always strives for perfection on the pitch and that his on-field successes outweigh any calls for him make changes to how he presents himself during matches.
Flood sacks Delta communities
Flood has sacked many Olomu communities, destroying farm produce and means of livelihood, with many people displaced from their homes.
Nzube Anaezemba rejects new Pillars deal for Lobi move
Nzube Anaezemba has turned down the chance of playing for another season with Kano Pillars and has instead opted for a move to another Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Lobi Stars.
HIV/AIDS: Nigeria pledges $12 million to Global Fund
Nigeria has pledged a financial commitment of $12 million to the Global Fund towards tackling the menace of HIV/AIDS globally over the next three years. Nigeria also demonstrated a commitment to increase domestic resources for health and disease programmes.