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Naval mine clearance: A new dimension of difficulty

It remains unclear whether mines, which can sink any type of ship if activated, have been deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Most shipping has not been able to pass through the strategically important strait as Iran continues its war with the United States, Israel and other countries in the …

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Amupitan and the Stratagem of the Law, by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

President of INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan In Nigeria every act of political filth sooner or later ends up in the courts. The kinds of things that come out of the courts in these disputes defy understanding. Colonial rule in Nigeria established an enduring method of cleaning up dirty politics. He always found a judge or judicial order to give him …

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Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, April 5

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. LEADERSHIP DISPUTE: ADC accuses INEC of overreaching The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of going beyond its constitutional rules, in light of the leadership crisis rocking the party.Read more 2. Atiku, Tinubu’s aide ‘fights’ on social media Media advisor to former vice …

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Son seeks justice as mother dies in court over NDLEA handling

A 52-year-old Ondo State woman, Titilayo Funke Akindele, has reportedly died inside the Edo State High Court after officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) ignored pleas to release her for urgent medical treatment, her son, Samuel Akindele, has said. Samuel, who spoke in an emotional interview, said his mother’s death came after weeks of alleged detention, failed …

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