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South African Court Sends Ex-President Zuma Back To Jail

South Africa’s High Court has ordered former President Jacob Zuma to return to jail after setting aside the decision to release him on medical parole, a court judgement showed on Wednesday. The 79-year old began medical parole in September, and is serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court. Zuma …

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UK lifts travel ban against Nigerian, 10 others

On Tuesday, the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, announced the removal of Nigeria and 10 other countries from its red list. While addressing Members of Parliament, Sajid Javid stated that the red list is “now less effective in slowing the incursion of Omicron …

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UAE cancels ban against Nigerian travelers

A ban that stopped foreign airlines from conveying passengers from Nigeria and Congo into the United Arab Emirates, has been reversed by the Middle-East country.   The ban which was considered to be a retaliatory measure against Nigeria for withdrawing the flight frequencies given to Emirates airline after the Middle-East …

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University Of Ibadan named best Nigerian university

The University of Ibadan has emerged as the best university in the country, following the 2021 ranking released by the National Universities Commission on Monday December 13, 2021. Prof. Peter Okebukola who was the lead presenter at a capacity building workshop on improving the ranking of public universities in Nigeria, …

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PSG To Battle Familiar Foes Man Utd In UCL RO16 Clash

French juggernauts, PSG will face Manchester United in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws announced on Monday. European Champions, Chelsea are drawn to face another Ligue 1 outfit Lille in what could readily serve as a tricky test for the Blues.   Benfica vs Real Madrid …

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