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Post Insurgency: NBA partners Yobe Govt. on restoration of legal practice

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Task Force on restoration of legal practice in North-East says it is partnering Yobe government on administration of justice and respect for human rights in post insurgency. Prof. Mohammad Tabiu, chairman of the task force, disclosed this at a news briefing in Damaturu on Wednesday. He said the task force was in the state to collaborate with NBA members, identify areas of synergy with government and other relevant organisations. “The task force was set up by the NBA President, Abubakar Mahmoud, to address issues of injustice in the North-East arising from the insurgency,” he said. Tabiu said the task force would facilitate re-establishment of legal profession and justice which were disrupted by security challenge. The chairman said the task force would also work towards restoring legal practice, institutions and structures to promote administration of justice, rule of law and human rights. He said the association would raise...

Firm set to award 1,200 children for exhibiting good values

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http://ift.tt/2qqIXZb Ribena, one of the leading nutritional fruit drink from the stables of Suntory Beverage and Food Nigeria Ltd under The Ribena Bridges to Goodness School Project, on May 27th – Children’s day, will be recognizing and awarding 1,200 children across 600 schools who have over the last months displayed good values and exemplary character and inculcated them in their everyday living. Ribena initiated this life impacting good values intra-school program over a month ago in partnership with Bridges To Goodness Projects to further entrench good values and healthy living among children in schools across Nigeria. The 1,200 children to be celebrated were selected from participating schools and were awarded based on a pedigree of the good values and exemplary character they have inculcated and exhibited. Ribena is putting this event together with the hope of making the world and our society a better place. Speaking on the forthcoming maiden edition of the “Ribena Goo...

Queen visits attack victims in Manchester hospital

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http://ift.tt/2qnfOOD < Previous 1 of 10 Next > Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (R) speaks to Amy Barlow (2L), 12, from Rawtenstall in Lancashire, who was injured in the May 22 Manchester Arena terror attack, and her mother Kathy (2R) and father Grant (L) during a visit to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in Manchester, northwest England, on May 25, 2017 to meet injured victims of the terror attack and to thank members of staff who treated them. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / Peter Byrne Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (R) speaks to Millie Robson, 15, from Co Durham (2L), who was injured in the May 22 Manchester Arena terror attack, her mother Marie (2R) and father David (L) during a visit to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in Manchester, northwest England, on May 25, 2017 to meet injured victims of the terror attack and to thank members of staff who treated them. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / Peter Byrne Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (R) speaks to Ru...

Chelsea cancel victory parade after Manchester attack

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http://ift.tt/2qOWJbs Chelsea's English defender John Terry (centre right) and teammates hold the English Premier League trophy, as players celebrate their league title win at the end of the Premier League football match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in London on May 21, 2017. Chelsea's extended victory parade reached a climax with the trophy presentation on May 21, 2017 after being crowned Premier League champions with two games to go. Ben STANSALL / AFP Champions Chelsea cancelled Sunday’s Premier League victory parade saying it was “inappropriate” after the Manchester suicide bombing that left 22 dead and over 60 wounded. “Everyone associated with Chelsea Football Club offers our heartfelt condolences to those affected by Monday’s terror attack in Manchester,” said a statement. “Our thoughts go out to all the victims and their families and friends. “In light of these tragic events we feel it is inappropriate to go ahead with the victory parade...

Delta Assembly lifts suspension on Ex-Speaker Igbuya, Ex-leader Owhofere

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Delta Stated House of Assembly has listed the suspension on the former speaker, Rt.Hon. Monday Ovwigho Igbuya and ex-majority leader, Hon. Tim Owhefere who were suspended over alleged financial misappropriation. The duo were earlier suspended for three months. Details soon… The post Delta Assembly lifts suspension on Ex-Speaker Igbuya, Ex-leader Owhofere appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2rcVZyt