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The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigerian Police Force from presenting a DNA test result as evidence in a paternity dispute involving a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, and Hadiza Baffa. Baffa and Turaki are embroiled in a legal paternity dispute, with Baffa asserting that the former minister is the father of her child. Following her claims, Baffa petitioned Turaki before the Nigerian Police Force. Based on her allegations, the police arraigned Turaki on February 6, 2025, before a Federal Capital Territory Magistrate Court in Abuja on charges related to false marriage, adultery, and other offences. The ex-minister is specifically accused of deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage, adultery by a man and criminal intimidation, contrary to Sections 383, 387 and 389 of the Penal Code. The ex-minister, however, pleaded not guilty to the offence and was granted bail in the...

The first All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus meeting is currently underway at the State House Conference Center, Abuja, with President Bola Tinubu chairing the session. The meeting holding on a closed door commenced at 07:20pm at the arrival of President Tinubu who is the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress. Attending the meeting are the leadership of the National Assembly led by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. Debuting appearances at the caucus meeting are the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, former Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, as well as Senator Anyim Pius Anyim. Early birds at the meeting were members of the Nigeria Governors Forum led by Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum,...

Fiji Red Cross has started distributing essential support kits to households affected by the flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Rae in Labasa. This was done after an assessment in Vunivau. These kits are crucial in helping households cope with the post-disaster effects. “Each household has received dignity kits, mosquito nets, and jerry cans,” said Fiji Red Cross. “These items are vital in helping households deal with the aftermath, including preventing outbreaks of diseases such as leptospirosis, typhoid, and diarrheal diseases.” Red Cross teams are also active on Taveuni currently. RPT

The Aitutaki Aquatics Club (AAC) has kicked off its community focused eight-week Learn to Swim Programme. DANI ADENDORFF/25022406 The Aitutaki Aquatics Club (AAC) has kicked off its community-focused, eight-week Learn to Swim Programme, making a splash in the island’s pristine, world-class lagoon. Almost 50 swimmers per day participated in the first week of the programme that was delivered across three days last week. Since its formalisation in 2024, the Aitutaki Aquatics Club has been making waves in the world of swimming development, having competed successfully in local and international competitions. The club strives to broaden the swimming community on the island by offering the programme which is funded by the New Zealand High Commission. Held at O’otu beach, it is aimed at the entire community from infants to the elderly mamas and papas. The programme offers five different squads that cater for the various skill levels from Mums and...

THE election petition trial of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ngella, Choylin Yim Douglas will continue on Tuesday with the final witness for of the petitioner taking the stand. The hearing, which began last Thursday before High Court Judge Justice Augustine Aulanga, has so far seen 12 witnesses testify for Mr Salini. Mr Salini’s final witness will be called when the trial resumes at 2pm today. Following the appearance of the final witness, the lawyer from the Attorney General’s (AG’s) Chamber who represents the returning officer, will call their witnesses. This will be followed by MP Douglas’s witnesses. Mr Salini was one of the seven candidates who contested the Ngella Constituency Parliamentary Seat in the 17 April 2024 National General Election. He secured 2699 votes, whilst MP Douglas won with 4255 votes. Mr Salini filed the petition, citing three grounds of Bribery and one ground of Interfering with Voting....

Many Africans living in Germany were anxiously bracing for the outcome of the German election after migration became a major campaign issue. Many feared that a victory for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) would have led to mass deportations.  However, Friedrich Merz, leader of the center-right Christian Democratic alliance (CDU/CSU), who looks set to become German chancellor after his party emerged victorious, has also taken a hard stance on migration. Merz promised a “fundamental” overhaul of asylum rules and permanent border control last month, following the fatal stabbing of two people, including a 2-year-old boy, in the German city of Aschaffenburg. The suspect, a 28-year-old Afghan, was already subject to a deportation order. The CDU/CSU scored around 29% of votes, while the AfD achieved 20.8% — the party’s strongest result to date at the federal level. While the AfD looks set to be sidelined from coalition talks, the surge in support for the party has concerned some Africans. “I was worried that the AfD...