Laolu Akande Resumes As VP's Spokesman

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KnT8nLltHBXbO3e-edbBUXcQAM_I5lbZMJtp1a2focLalHqA9OtLnocMCkQscBGIabn0GeVOlwi6FKeYGcTUe87Nj4uFt4rsvcs7rIIQQfmlBvASd6FPJbVVFmZ5hSGPk-nU0as8W91t/s1600/PYO+Office.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KnT8nLltHBXbO3e-edbBUXcQAM_I5lbZMJtp1a2focLalHqA9OtLnocMCkQscBGIabn0GeVOlwi6FKeYGcTUe87Nj4uFt4rsvcs7rIIQQfmlBvASd6FPJbVVFmZ5hSGPk-nU0as8W91t/s1600/PYO+Office.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>A former North American Bureau Chief of <i>The Guardian</i>, Laolu Akande, has resumed as the spokesman of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Pastor Akande was in the Aso Villa on Monday as President Muhammadu Buhari and his V.P officially relocated to the seat of power.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> As a journalist reporting for the leading Nigerian newspapers including <i>The Guardian</i>, Pastor Akande is regarded as the longest serving African correspondent at the United Nations, and the only Nigerian journalist so far to have interviewed a sitting American president in the White House when he interviewed former President George W. Bush. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He has also exclusively interviewed American folk hero, General Colin Powell, billionaires like Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Donald Trump and several African leaders and presidents.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Vanguard</b></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

Laolu Akande Resumes As VP's Spokesman

A former North American Bureau Chief of The Guardian , Laolu Akande, has resumed as the spokesman of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Pas...

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Bailout For States: FG To Look Into Excess Crude Account For Lifeline

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-uOwbrlglVKl3ct37ss8IgRWTcbd3oJWx0ZofCsvQyjnZxJ0hoe3iU4z6xG4UhLSRnM80GpEbntkX3Hkj69VMR7hnnz4q-ZK_ItcC9dYX4FV04hssz_ICGAHS1-S64fz1Q52nYyuvO29/s1600/Government.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-uOwbrlglVKl3ct37ss8IgRWTcbd3oJWx0ZofCsvQyjnZxJ0hoe3iU4z6xG4UhLSRnM80GpEbntkX3Hkj69VMR7hnnz4q-ZK_ItcC9dYX4FV04hssz_ICGAHS1-S64fz1Q52nYyuvO29/s1600/Government.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja assured State Governors that the days of impunity, lack of accountability, and fiscal recklessness in the management of national resources are over in Nigeria.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Speaking at a meeting with the Governors in the Presidential Villa, President Buhari also vowed that funds stolen by government officials who abused their offices in the recent past will be recovered and systemic leakages stopped.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "There are financial and administrative instructions in every government parastatal and agency. But all these were thrown to the dogs in the past. Honestly, our problems are great, but we will do our best to surmount them.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "The next three months may be hard, but billions of dollars can be recovered, and we will do our best", the President told the governors.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Expressing surprise that the governors had tolerated the atrocities allegedly committed with the Excess Crude Account since 2011, President Buhari promised to tackle the issue decisively.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The President declared that the payment of national revenue into any account other than the Federation Account was an abuse of the constitution, adding that what he had heard was going on in many agencies and corporations, particularly the NNPC, was clearly illegal.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> On the refund of monies spent on federal projects by state governments, President Buhari assured the governors that the Federal Government will pay, but insisted that due process must be followed.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The President promised special assistance for the three North Eastern states badly affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He also said that a comprehensive statement on the economic and financial situation inherited by his administration will be made to the nation within the next four weeks.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "We will try and put the system back into the right position. What happened in the 2nd Republic has apparently happened again, and even worse, but we will restore sanity to the system," President Buhari assured the Governors.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> On an immediate lifeline for states that owe salaries running into many months, President Buhari said that a committee headed by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will look at the Excess Crude Account and see what can be shared immediately.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The governors, led by Chairman of the Governors Forum, Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State, had presented a wish list to the President that included:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <ul> <li>Obedience of extant Supreme Court ruling that all monies go into the Consolidated Federation Account;</li> <li>An order from the President that all revenue generating agencies must pay into the Consolidated Federation Account;</li> <li>Review of the Revenue Allocation Formula;</li> <li>Refund of the monies expended by states on federal projects;</li> <li>A special consideration for the three states of the North East under Boko Haram infestation;</li> <li>Full details of the amounts that accrued into the Excess Crude Account from 2011, and how the money miraculously shrank without official sharing.</li> </ul> </div> <br /> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? 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Tragedy In Abeokuta As Passenger Dies Inside Taxi Cab

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvCCk6ytQbuDXzNz6FcDSBNGM2-EjUD4jHy4Rb_tM9ycONJBMVt1yNEd3Yy9iI8FXWglkKF2vRbXxfovc190SrJCeyPdTLepF4F7sHRW3Xh01ADIh0p_IpphLJjXVYVTQGGmXke5UO0V1/s1600/Ogun+State1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvCCk6ytQbuDXzNz6FcDSBNGM2-EjUD4jHy4Rb_tM9ycONJBMVt1yNEd3Yy9iI8FXWglkKF2vRbXxfovc190SrJCeyPdTLepF4F7sHRW3Xh01ADIh0p_IpphLJjXVYVTQGGmXke5UO0V1/s1600/Ogun+State1.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Tragedy struck in the Kemta, Idi Aba area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday after a passenger died inside a taxi on his way to buy herbal remedies.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The passenger, later identified as Michael Hogan, was said to have boarded the taxi from Odeda in the Odeda Local Government Area and was on his way to Idi Aba in the Abeokuta metropolis, when the incident occurred.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>The PUNCH</i></b> correspondent gathered that the driver of the taxi knew that his passenger was dead when Hogan could not alight from the car on getting to Iyana Mortuary junction, Idi- Aba.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The driver consequently raised the alarm that attracted other motorists and passersby.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hogan, who had been ill for some time, was said to be hurrying to the home of a vendor of herbal remedies in Abeokuta, when he died on the way.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Passersby were said to have encouraged the driver to take the remains of the passenger to the nearest police station ─ Kemta-Idi Aba Police Division.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> At the police station, the police had to contend with the curious crowd that besieged the station to catch a glimpse of both the driver and the corpse.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the incident and said the driver discovered that Hogan had died in his car at the Iyana Mortuary area around 7.45am, adding that the driver went to the nearest police station to report it.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Adejobi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the family of the deceased, had been contacted, and they claimed Hogan had been ill for a long time.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He said: "The family said Hogan left home early in the morning for Abeokuta to collect herbal remedies, not knowing that would be his end.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "The police will soon release the corpse to the family for burial after due process must have been followed."</div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

Tragedy In Abeokuta As Passenger Dies Inside Taxi Cab

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Enyeama Lands In Trouble After Tearing NFF's Query Letter

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPbRMKbI4VzLc83SSJW47YBiryjIl6Pwl9XHUQ4z71fYu7onKwXYfeVCOsCFRuqJCCCqX7S8EM6dUYi8aiIk0FFGFQuvzlyatpi4ndAPrQuD50HDiLyhYz_Cy-t4dClvUazkroqcLdHN-6/s1600/Enyeama1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPbRMKbI4VzLc83SSJW47YBiryjIl6Pwl9XHUQ4z71fYu7onKwXYfeVCOsCFRuqJCCCqX7S8EM6dUYi8aiIk0FFGFQuvzlyatpi4ndAPrQuD50HDiLyhYz_Cy-t4dClvUazkroqcLdHN-6/s1600/Enyeama1.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama shocked not a few Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials after he tore a query letter issued to him by the federation over the comments‎ he made about the safety of Kaduna to host last weekend's AFCON qualifier against Chad.‎</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Lille goalstopper in an interview with <b>Brilla FM</b> shortly before Nigeria's match with Chad on Saturday said: </div> <blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;"> I'm not satisfied with the choice of Kaduna and you know I'm a very outspoken person. I don't like the choice of Kaduna based on what is happening in the country but then the government knows exactly what to do make us safe. I am concerned because it's not Kaduna but because of the security thing. I really don't care where we play as long as there is going to be security and safety of the players and everyone coming to watch the match.</blockquote> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The matter has been transferred to the NFF disciplinary committee. Albeit he's written a letter of apology but some officials insist he should be punished.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Top NFF officials told me he tore the query he was issued. What Vincent did is unacceptable and he cannot go unpunished for this." Ex Nigeria international, Garba Lawal stated.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

Enyeama Lands In Trouble After Tearing NFF's Query Letter

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Governor Amosun Keeps All Guessing Over Political Appointments

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLdo-cK8qIVd2ZzPx7l1dMuUoEstuePf9hMMhkXCPp7VH4KyqNOTNbKLFzfcGdQkrOcbAFt2tVPNrhv9Fx20WvDQc3PEl3CGNzou0Y3zhnrB62Mvz2KLT7Z5HlAJT69BkVUj0TLBeDzfz/s1600/Amosun+0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLdo-cK8qIVd2ZzPx7l1dMuUoEstuePf9hMMhkXCPp7VH4KyqNOTNbKLFzfcGdQkrOcbAFt2tVPNrhv9Fx20WvDQc3PEl3CGNzou0Y3zhnrB62Mvz2KLT7Z5HlAJT69BkVUj0TLBeDzfz/s1600/Amosun+0.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has continued to keep the list of his proposed cabinet members and other political appointees secret, two weeks after he was inaugurated for second term in office on May 29 and dissolved his cabinet.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There are reports that many personalities are lobbying for various positions and have grown restless over Mr. Amosun’s disposition. They now wait anxiously for the announcement.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Meanwhile, majority of the former commissioners and political office holders still attend Mr. Amosun’s functions. It is not certain if they were invited on official capacity or if they are acting to promote themselves for vacant positions in Mr. Amosun’s cabinet.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Some of the lobbyists and godfathers who sent either their names or names of their candidates spoke to <i>PREMIUM TIMES</i> under the condition of anonymity to protect their interest. They said they do not know their fate and continue to anxiously wait for the governor.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> As at the time of this report, the governor has only been able to re-appoint the Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa. Mr. Adeoluwa is regarded as one of the close associates of the governor.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Mr. Amosun said Mr. Adeoluwa was re-appointed because he performed creditably.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “The only reason for your re-appointment was because you worked well. We have to continue to demonstrate that we mean well for our people by giving them things that will make life more comfortable,” the governor said.</div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

Governor Amosun Keeps All Guessing Over Political Appointments

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ICC Arrest Warrant: Court Bans Sudanese President From Leaving South Africa

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfy3xBideKeS14NFNQo3qX3CwewX9FnrMURrEoNYSMp1K8h5sFyy4pXnl00d-31qxGMsJI67oCWpkzBv1EBjkgGgiB8LsV3sge4JPz6t-KDQbTz9bErwfSGX9C4eZwbkqxBib_LJEK3xTj/s1600/Bashir.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfy3xBideKeS14NFNQo3qX3CwewX9FnrMURrEoNYSMp1K8h5sFyy4pXnl00d-31qxGMsJI67oCWpkzBv1EBjkgGgiB8LsV3sge4JPz6t-KDQbTz9bErwfSGX9C4eZwbkqxBib_LJEK3xTj/s1600/Bashir.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>A South African court on Sunday issued a temporary ban on Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir from leaving the country after the International Criminal Court (ICC) called for his arrest at a summit of African leaders in Johannesburg.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A court statement said it was "compelling respondents to prevent President Omar Al-Bashir from leaving the country until an order is made in this court".</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A hearing in Pretoria High Court is set to take place later Sunday.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The ruling came after the Southern African Litigation Centre, a legal rights' group, launched an urgent court application to force the authorities to arrest Bashir.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Bashir, who is wanted over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Darfur conflict, mostly travels to countries that have not joined the ICC, but South Africa is a signatory of the court's statutes.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A South African government official at the African Union summit confirmed media reports that Bashir was at the event, but he declined to give further details.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The ICC said in a statement from its headquarters in The Hague that it "calls on South Africa... to spare no effort in ensuring the execution of the arrest warrants" against Bashir.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Yaahoo! News</b></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

ICC Arrest Warrant: Court Bans Sudanese President From Leaving South Africa

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