In December 1981, Lazarus Ogbonnaga Ukeje a native of Umuahia, Abia State though resident in Lagos, died intestate with real property in Lagos State. Following his death, his wife and first son applied for letters of administration over his estate…
European lawmakers divided before vote on nature conservation law
The European Parliament in the French city of Strasbourg is to vote on Wednesday on the so-called Nature Restoration Law. The law, which would enable previously forested areas to be restored and peatlands to be rewetted, is supposed to make…
*Okei-Odumakin gives birth to twins 6 months after husband’s death (Punch)*NDLEA arrests 2 fake security agents, nursing mother on bail for another drug crime (Tribune)
Okei-Odumakin gives birth to twins 6 months after husband’s death (Punch) Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, a Nigerian social crusader and widow of the late spokesperson of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, was delivered of twins – a boy and a girl – at…
India goes after Rihanna over farmers’ protest, says her tweet ‘irresponsible’
India has accused “foreign individuals” and celebrities of “sensationalism” after a tweet by pop superstar Rihanna, extending support to protesting farmers, drew global attention. Hours after the singer’s tweet, teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg and the US vice president’s niece…
Greta Thunberg says Justin Trudeau is ‘obviously not doing enough’ to fight climate change (Metro)
Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was ‘obviously not doing enough’ to save the environment at a meeting today. The PM called Greta the ‘voice of a generation’ as she was in Montreal to…
Prince Harry supports Greta Thunberg’s climate ‘strikes’ (BBC)
The Duke of Sussex has defended climate change activism led by Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, calling the effort “a race against time”. “Everyone knows it… no-one can deny science,” Prince Harry added. Several million people took part in so-called “strikes”…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg wins ‘alternative Nobel prize’ (Punch)
Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg has been named as one of four winners of an award often called “the alternative Nobel prize.” Thunberg was lauded “for inspiring and amplifying political demands for urgent climate action reflecting scientific facts,” the…
Greta Thunberg to US politicians: ‘Sorry, you’re not trying hard enough’ (BBC)
Greta Thunberg has told US politicians that they’re not doing enough to combat climate change. “I know you are trying, but just not hard enough. Sorry,” said the climate activist, who’s inspired young people across the world to protest against…