Day: October 29, 2024

Oil Prices Tumble, Global Stocks Rise As Iran fears Ease

Abibat Babalola

Oil prices fell and global stocks rose Monday on relief that Israel’s strikes on Iran avoided the country’s energy infrastructure. Israel spared oil and nuclear facilities in its air strikes on Iranian military targets Saturday, easing investor concerns about the extent of Israel’s retaliation to Tehran’s October 1 missile barrage. Investors breathed a sigh of relief as the attack was more restrained than expected,” said Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior analyst at Swissquote Bank. Oil prices have swung wildly in recent weeks, with investors concerned that an attack on Iran’s oil facilities…

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Rivers Crisis: CJN Summons Judges Over Conflicting Court Rulings

Abibat Babalola

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has summoned judges involved in conflicting rulings on political cases in Rivers State. A panel of the national judicial council will probe the judges, just as the CJN has ordered that the report be submitted this week. The panel will be headed by a former court of appeal justice and two heads of courts. The CJN has also summoned the chief judge of the federal high court for questioning on Tuesday. This summon comes after formal complaints were filed with the council.…

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My Mother Carried Me For Three And A Half Years; My Birth Was A miracle – Amosun

Abibat Babalola

Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, revealed that his late mother carried him for three and a half years, calling his birth nothing short of a miracle. He noted that many people struggled to believe he was a human being at birth due to the unusually long gestation period. Amosun made this revelation during the 25th remembrance prayer for his late mother, Alhaja Rafatu Sanusi-Amosun, held at the Amosun family residence in Abeokuta. Alhaja Sanusi-Amosun passed away on October 27, 1999. At the event, Amosun emphasized the importance of…

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‘I Won’t Do That Again,’ Lawmaker Mascot Ikwechegh Eats Humble Pie

Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh

After following the case to a remarkable conclusion, Platforms Africa publishes Word-for-word apology letter the big man wrote to Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, others   Apology Regarding Recent Interaction with Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – I wish to address an incident that occurred on Sunday involving an unfortunate exchange with Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing cab driver. What began as a misunderstanding escalated into actions and remarks I deeply regret, which do not reflect the values and character I strive to uphold, both as a…

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