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Lagos Assembly moves to raise magistrates’ retirement age to 65

The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced consideration of a proposal to increase the retirement age for magistrates in the state from 60 to 65 years. The development followed deliberations during Monday’s plenary on the Magistrate Courts Amendment Bill 2026, which seeks to strengthen the magistracy, retain experienced judicial…

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Terrorist mob members ordered to pay more than NIS 220,000 to Jewish victims by Jerusalem court

The Jerusalem Magistrates Court ordered two Arab men convicted of participating in the mob attack to pay compensation to the victims, including legal expenses.

  • Two Arab men convicted for May 2021 mob attack on Jews near Jerusalem's Lions Gate
  • Ordered to pay NIS 220,000 total compensation to nine Jewish victims
  • Court recognized attack motivated by nationalistic sentiments and Jewish-religious appearance

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Oburu Odinga Speaks After Health Concerns

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga has broken his silence over reports concerning his health, saying he is doing well and has returned home.

  • Oburu Odinga addressed health concerns, stating he is well.
  • He returned home after a routine hospital checkup on September 1, 2026.
  • Odinga emphasized transparency, pledging to inform if truly ill.

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Ukrainian Drone Barrage Sets Key Russian Oil Port Ablaze

A massive Ukrainian drone attack at Russia’s Ust-Luga oil export terminal in the Baltic Sea has sparked a fire at the site as Ukraine continues to target Russian refineries and energy export…

  • Ukraine's drone strike set fire to Ust-Luga oil export terminal.
  • Russia shot down 52 drones during the attack.
  • Ongoing strikes target Russian energy infrastructure, causing fuel crisis.

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VP Shettima warns South Africa over xenophobic attacks

Vice President Kashim Shettima has warned that the Nigerian government would no longer tolerate any form of xenophobic or Afrophobic attacks against its citizens. He also spoke against the alleged humiliation and mistreatment of Nigerians and other African nationals, in South Africa.

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