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Two countries sign restitution agreement covering more than 1,000 items in German hands

Nigeria’s Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned in the wake of corruption allegations. President Muhammadu Buhari immediately swore in the most senior judge of the Supreme Court, Olukayode Ariwoola, as Acting Chief Justice. Justice Muhammad leaves behind a dysfunctional justice system. The Conversation Africa asked public law expert Abiodun Odusote…

The licensing comes despite a court ruling in May, restraining Abuja from issuing licences pending a suit determination.

GLASGOW is set to host a Nigerain delegation for repatriation talks as the city looks to return cultural artefacts to descendants of their rightful…

Nigeria – the sixth largest producer of cashew nuts globally – exports more than 80% of its raw cashews primarily to Vietman and India where they are processed into various consumer products such as butter, food and cosmetic ingredients.

The attacker has attracted widespread interest this summer as his contract enters its final year at Ibrox, but a reunion with his former boss isn't expected to happen.

The new acting chief justice was a signatory to a rare complaint by Supreme Court justices against his predecessor.

In recent years, the amount of plastic in the environment has become a global concern. With the world population approaching eight billion, more and more plastic and plastic-derived products are being used and discarded. An estimated 367 million tonnes (367 billion kg) of plastic were produced in 2020 alone –…

The top judge cited health concerns for his resignation which comes weeks after a rare complaint by his fellow justices.