Palace on KoJC raid: No politics
27 Aug
Politics

Palace on KoJC raid: No politics

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Politics tamfitronics (UPDATE) EXECUTIVE Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Monday denied that the hunt for Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy is politically motivated and insisted that efforts to collar the fugitive evangelist are justified because the "law must take its course."The Palace executive made the statement following allegations that attempts to arrest Quiboloy were "overkill" because the religious leader is on the other side of the political fence.On Saturday, around 2,000 Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel stormed the KoJC compound in Davao City to serve the arrest warrant against Quiboloy, who is facing human trafficking and sexual abuse charges.Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. FILE PHOTOOne KoJC member was confirmed to have died due to a heart attack, while "many others" required medical attention.Get the latest newsdelivered to your inboxSign up for The Manila Times...
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FG to enforce 18-year age limits for WAEC, NECO exams
27 Aug
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FG to enforce 18-year age limits for WAEC, NECO exams

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Politics tamfitronics The Federal Government has prohibited individuals under the age of 18 from taking part in the National Examinations Council and West African Examinations Council exams.The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman disclosed this when he featured on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ program on Sunday night.Mamman explained that the federal government has directed WAEC, which conducts the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and NECO, which oversees the Senior School Certificate Examination to enforce the 18-year age requirement for candidates wishing to take these exams.This, he...
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What the papers say – August 26
26 Aug
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What the papers say – August 26

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Politics tamfitronics Talks on a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the latest news from Westminster take centre stage on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.The Independent, Daily Mirrorand The Guardian all lead on Israel’s words of warning to Hezbollah amid fears of a widening conflict despite ceasefire discussions continuing.The decision to give Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli a 10 Downing Street security pass is “deeply concerning”, according to the Conservatives with the Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph leading with the story.Labour comes under more fire in the Daily Express and the i over the axing of winter fuel payments.The Times focuses on Sir Keir Starmer saying it will take a “decade to rebuild Britain” after taking over from the Conservatives in government.The Financial Times reports that private equity firms have slammed on the brakes for...
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