Tag: Sanction
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International Criminal Court condemns U.S. sanctions move
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday condemned an executive order signed by United States President Donald Trump imposing punitive sanctions, countering that the order sought to “harm its independent and impartial judicial work.” The court was established by the Rome Statute, negotiated within the UN – but it is a fully independent court set…
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Oborevwori threatens to sanction erring public officials
llllDelta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, warned that he would not fail to sanction any public official found wanting in the discharge of their duties or whose conduct is established to be at variance with the administration’s vision and mandate. Governor Oborevwori handed down the warning at the swearing-in/ inauguration of Chairmen and…
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WAR: United Kingdom joins US, Canada to sanction Iran
The United Kingdom has joined the United States and Canada to announce a fresh set of sanctions against Iran’s drone and missile industries after its recent attack on Israel. It would be recalled that Tehran launched its first direct military assault on Israeli territory nearly two weeks after an April 1 air strike — widely…
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Ex-ECOWAS President urges leaders to lift sanctions on Mali, B/Faso, Niger
Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, pioneer President, ECOWAS Commission, has urged the bloc’s leaders to lift the sanctions slammed on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic following the military coups in the countries. Chambas, currently the African Union’s (AU) High Representative
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Germany threatens Niger coup plotters
The German government has issued a strong warning to Niger coup plotters not to commit acts of violence against the detained President Mohamed Bazoum. A spokesman for the Foreign Office made it clear in Berlin on Monday
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TCN threatens to sanction erring electricity market participants
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has threatened to sanction erring electricity market participants, having given them notices and time to comply with the market rules. The market participants in the power sector are the generation, transmission, and distribution companies.
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NBC sanctions 25 stations for contravening broadcast code
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned 25 stations for contravening the Nigeria Broadcasting Code during the Feb. 26 presidential and National Assembly elections. It served warning letters to 16 other erring stations. It’s Director-General, Malam Balarabe Ilelah, made these known at a
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Ayade threatens to sanction erring civil, public servants
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has threatened to sanction erring civil and public servants in the state’s establishment to achieve enhanced productivity. The governor made this known in a statement signed
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China imposes sanctions on U.S. house speaker Pelosi
China has imposed unspecified sanctions on Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family members, the Foreign Ministry said in Beijing on Friday. “In disregard of China’s grave concerns and firm opposition, Pelosi insisted on visiting China’s Taiwan region.
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Policemen arrested for extorting man N300,000 summoned to Abuja for possible sanction
The four policemen, who allegedly extorted a man, Uche Anthony, of N300,000 on Wednesday in Lagos, have been arrested and summoned to Abuja for proper investigation and possible sanction. This was disclosed by the 25th indigenous Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi.