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NASA NAMES ARTEMIS III CREW FOR 2027 LUNAR MISSION ABOARD ORION SPACECRAFT AND SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM ROCKET. (PHOTO).

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NASA names Artemis III crew for 2027 lunar mission aboard Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket NASA has announced the astronaut crew selected for the Artemis III mission, the next major step in its lunar exploration program following the agency’s recent historic lunar flyby. The mission is scheduled to launch in 2027 aboard the Orion spacecraft, carried by the Space Launch System rocket, and is described as a complex deep-space operation aimed at advancing human exploration of the Moon. The crew includes three American astronauts and one Italian astronaut from the European Astronaut Corps. The team consists of commander Randy Bresnik, pilot Luca Parmitano of Italy, and mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. NASA also named astronaut Bob Hines as a backup crew member, who will train alongside the primary crew. Officials said the Artemis III mission represents a continuation of renewed lunar exploration efforts, with leadership emphasizing its global significance a...

LAWRECOM CHALLENGES LAW SCHOOL EXTERNS TO BECOME REFORM THINKERS, FUTURE JUSTICE LEADERS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAWRECOM CHALLENGES LAW SCHOOL EXTERNS TO BECOME REFORM THINKERS, FUTURE JUSTICE LEADERS … Says Law Reform, Governance, Public Service Are Emerging Frontiers of Legal Practice The Lagos State Law Reform Commission (LAWRECOM) has challenged Nigerian Law School externs undergoing court attachment at the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, to embrace a broader vision of legal practice by developing a reform mindset capable of strengthening justice delivery, governance and public institutions. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Oluyemisi Ogunlola gave the advice during an interactive engagement with externs attached to the Court of Honourable Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Lagos High Court in Ikeja. Speaking on the theme "The Young Lawyer as a Reform Thinker: Lessons from Court Externship," the Executive Secretary described the externship programme as one of the most important bridges between legal education and professional practice, noting that students must view their court...

LAW REFORM COMMISSION ENGAGES LATEEF JAKANDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FELLOWS ON GOVERNANCE, LAW REFORM. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAW REFORM COMMISSION ENGAGES LATEEF JAKANDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FELLOWS ON GOVERNANCE, LAW REFORM The Lagos State Law Reform Commission (LAWRECOM) has reaffirmed the critical role of law reform in strengthening governance, improving public service delivery and supporting sustainable development during an interactive engagement with Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA). The engagement, held as part of the Academy's Brown Bag Series and Institutional Learning Visit to the Commission, provided Fellows with a unique opportunity to gain practical insights into law reform, governance innovation and public sector leadership. Welcoming the Fellows to the Commission, the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Oluyemisi Ogunlola described law reform as an indispensable tool for effective governance and societal progress. She noted that beyond courts and legislation, law reform plays a strategic role in ensuring that laws remain responsive to changing social, economic, technological an...

SENATE KICKS AS SOUTH EAST DEVT COMMISSION RENTS ONE-ROOM OFFICE IN ABUJA FOR N153M. (PHOTO).

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 The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Mark Okoye, has come under scrutiny from the Senate over alleged irregularities in the commission’s N16.6 billion 2025 budget implementation. The concerns were raised during an oversight session of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission, chaired by Orji Uzor Kalu. Lawmakers questioned the commission over reports that N153 million was spent on renting a one-room office apartment in Abuja, despite the agency’s headquarters being located in Enugu. The committee described the expenditure as difficult to justify and demanded a detailed explanation on the use of public funds. Responding to the lawmakers, Okoye stated that between N11.5 billion and N12 billion remained in the commission’s account from the N16.6 billion released to the agency in December. However, members of the committee expressed dissatisfaction with the financial presentation, describing it as uncle...

POLICE IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, WERE FORCED TO SHO-OT 5 PIT BULLS AFTER A WOMAN'S DESPERATE SCREAMS WERE REPORTED.(PHOTO).

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Police in Nashville, Tennessee, were forced to shoot 5 pit bulls after a woman's desperate screams were reported.  Neighbors near a home on the corner of North 14th Street and McKennie Avenue made numerous disturbing calls to 911 from the East Nashville neighborhood on Monday evening.  Each caller described hearing frantic and blood curdling screams coming from inside of the home.  Officers with the Nashville Metro Police Department rushed to the scene and immediately heard what sounded like a woman in a very obvious fight for her life.  Officers rushed to the home to determine the cause of her distress but were met with a locked door. With zero time to spare in the situation, officers forced entry into the home. Once inside, they were confronted with a gruesome scene. Five pit bulls were actively engaged in a frenzied attack on a woman who was struggling for her life. The severity and ferociousness of the attack was reportedly apparent to the officers. The dogs had ...

NCC BOARD COMMENDS INDUSTRY'S INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION EFFORTS. (PHOTO).

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 NCC BOARD COMMENDS INDUSTRY'S INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION EFFORTS The Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and advancing the nation’s digital economy. It also commended the industry's infrastructure expansion drive. This was at the NCC 109th Board Meeting where they issued a communique.  The Board commended Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) for ongoing investments aimed at expanding network coverage and improving Quality of Experience for consumers. It noted that operators have planned the deployment of more than 12,000 additional coverage and capacity sites nationwide, with over 5,000 already completed. The Board also acknowledged the expansion of fibre connectivity to more than 700 sites and infrastructure upgrades across over 2,000 Base Transceiver Stations by co-location and infrastructure-sharing licensees. On consumer protection, the Board reviewed the implemen...

PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS EMIR OF NGAZARGAMU, AHMAD TIJJANI IBN SALEH. (PHOTO).

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 PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS EMIR OF NGAZARGAMU, AHMAD TIJJANI IBN SALEH President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of His Royal Highness, Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, the Emir of Ngazargamu in Yobe State. In a statement issued by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu describes the late monarch as a father, mentor, and respected custodian of tradition whose life was dedicated to the service of his people and humanity. According to reports from the Ngazargamu Emirate Council, the Emir passed away on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu says the late royal father embodied wisdom, humility, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of his subjects. He notes that the Emir's fatherly guidance and exemplary leadership would continue to inspire the people of Ngazargamu, Yobe State, and the nation at large. The President extends his heartfelt condolences to the Ngazarg...