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Vanguard15d
Igbo monarchs fault ban on rulers’ groups
The progressive traditional rulers also disclosed that it has always conducted its operations in a manner that respects the cultural institutions of all Igbo communities and does not disrupt ...
iPolitics20d
Carney adds Century Initiative co-founder to Canada-U.S. council
The Century Initiative, co-founded by Mark Wiseman, calls for a massive increase in Canada’s immigration levels, with the ultimate goal of bringing the country’s population to 100 million people by ...
The New York Times20d
He Fell in Love With a Venetian Palazzo. But Why Did It Seem So Familiar?
On the eve of leaving the city for good, an English art dealer found himself captivated by a 17th-century apartment. By Nick Haramis A DECADE OR so ago, Nicholas Ward-Jackson woke up one morning ...
The Punch Newspapers20d
Obi of Onitsha denies mobilising Igbo youths for Nnamdi Kanu’s court appearance
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has dismissed reports claiming he directed Igbo youths to stage a mass protest in Abuja on March 21, 2025, in support of the detained leader of the ...
The New York Times20d
Violence Flares as Hindu Group Calls for Removal of Muslim Ruler’s Tomb
By Hari Kumar Anupreeta Das and Pragati K.B. Reporting from New Delhi A hard-line Hindu group’s call for the removal of the tomb of a 17th-century Mughal ruler has ignited tensions with Muslims ...
Business Standard20d
Who was Aurangzeb, 17th-century Mughal ruler who remains controversial?
Aurangzeb, the 17th-century Mughal emperor, remains a polarising figure. His over 50-year reign saw significant economic growth for India, but he is often remembered as a ruthless tyrant who allegedly ...
CNN21d
Clashes erupt in western India as Hindu groups demand demolition of Mughal ruler’s tomb
Aurangzeb is a loathed figure among India’s Hindu nationalists, who accuse him of persecuting Hindus during his rule in the 17th century, even though some historians say such stories are ...
Al Jazeera English21d
Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint
Policemen watch as vehicles are torched during communal clashes prompted by protests demanding the removal of the tomb of 17th-century Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in Nagpur, India, on March 17 ...
Daily Post Nigeria21d
Be impartial in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – Igbo war veterans advise Justice Omotosho
The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), has counseled Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja to be absolutely impartial in the trial of Biafra agitator ...
Associated Press21d
Indian city sets curfew after Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler’s tomb
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of a western Indian city on Tuesday, a day after sectarian ...
Khaleej Times22d
India orders curfew in central city after dozens hurt in clashes over tomb of 17th-century Muslim ruler
Indian authorities imposed indefinite curfew on parts of the city of Nagpur after more than a dozen police officers were hurt in clashes sparked by a Hindu group's demand for the removal of the ...
The Independent22d
Indian city sets curfew after Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler's tomb
Aurangzeb is a loathed figure among India’s Hindu nationalists, who accuse him of persecuting Hindus during his rule in the 17th century, even though some historians say such stories are ...