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Iraq condemns German woman to death for belonging to IS
An Iraqi court said Sunday it had condemned to death by hanging a German woman of Moroccan origin after finding her guilty of belonging to the Islamic State jihadist group.
Sharia-based banking on the rise in Germany
Banks that conform to Islamic financial practice are on the rise among Germany’s Muslim population of around five million, a spokesman for KT Bank, a subsidiary of an Istanbul-based bank, said in Cologne on Friday.
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Nigeria Eurobond yields rise after surprise election delay
The electoral commission said the postponement, which is due to last a week, was due solely to logistical factors and denied political pressure had played any part in the decision. President Muhammadu Buhari and his rival, former vice president Atiku Abubakar, both urged voters to stay calm.
Election postponement: NLC demand public holiday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked government to declare a two or three-day public holiday to enable workers travel to perform their civic responsibility in the face of imminent voter apathy as a result of the shift in the date of the general elections.
Woman petitions NAPTIP over alleged child abandonment by ex-international footballer
A woman, Ms Esther Emiola, has petitioned the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) over alleged child abandonment by former international footballer, Sani Kaita.
Bayern Munich leave out Jerome Boateng, Franck Ribery for Champions League clash with Liverpool
Bayern Munich have left Jerome Boateng out of their squad for their Champions League match against Liverpool on Tuesday night, while Franck Ribery will travel separately to Liverpool on Monday.
Election: INEC meets as political parties vow to reopen campaign
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed a meeting for Monday to review the ban on electioneering during the one week extension of poll.
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Kabiru Dogo assures Sunshine fans after home draw to Bendel Insurance
Coach of Akure based NPFL side Sunshine stars Kabir Dogo has appealed to fans of Sunshine stars and assured them that his team is not one that relies on home form alone to pick points following yesterday’s home draw against Insurance of Benin.
Elections postponement: Lagos CP Muazu orders sustained patrols to maintain law, order
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Zubairu Muazu, has ordered sustained patrols and surveillance across the state to maintain law and order.
Legislative election campaigns in Guinea-Bissua commence
The electoral campaigns for the March 10 legislative elections in Guinea-Bissau kicked off on Saturday.
Election: Vote out governors owing salaries – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on pensioners across the country to vote against any state governor still owing backlog of unpaid pensions in the forthcoming 2019 general elections.
TUC rues elections’ postponement, tasks INEC on future elections
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has described the postponement of the general elections as pathetic and worrisome.