Divisions Emerge as France Passes Stricter Immigration Law The French Parliament has approved a law restricting Nigerian students and others from bringing their families to the country, Excel Magazine International has gathered. The legislation, supported by President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally, faced opposition from left-wing factions during…
Lagos Unveils Blueprint for Artists’ Royalty Protection The Lagos State Government announced on Thursday its initiative to enact legislation empowering Nigerian artists to secure their full royalties from record labels. Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, revealed this during an interview with members of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers…
Kano: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Governor Yusuf’s Appeal The Supreme Court, on Thursday, reserved judgment on Governor Abba Yusuf’s appeal to overturn the nullification of his election, Excel Magazine International reports. A five-member panel, led by Justice Inyang Okoro, approved the case for judgment after all parties adopted their briefs. Recall that the Kano…
Port Harcourt Refinery Commences Operations The Federal Government has officially confirmed the commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt Refining and Petrochemical Company in Rivers State on Thursday. The facility, after completing its first phase of work, is set to begin producing refined petroleum products post-Christmas break. As promised earlier in the year, the government…
Colorado: Supreme Court Disqualifies Trump in 2024 Ballot Colorado’s Supreme Court has declared that Donald Trump cannot participate in the state’s primary election on March 5, citing a constitutional insurrection clause, Excel Magazine International reports. The 4-3 ruling determined that Trump’s involvement in the US Capitol riot nearly three years ago makes him ineligible as…
UK Govt Issues Guidelines for Schools on Gender Identity The ruling Conservative government in Britain has released long-awaited guidance for schools in England, addressing the complex issue of children questioning their gender identity. The guidelines, Excel Magazine International gathered, not mandatory, come amid internal party divisions, with some advocating for a ban on children identifying…
Celine Dion Faces New Hurdles in Stiff-Person Syndrome Battle Celine Dion’s sister, Claudette Dion, has provided a poignant update on the acclaimed singer’s struggle with Stiff-Person Syndrome in an interview with French publication 7 Jours. Excel Magazine International learnt the multiple Grammy winner is grappling with new challenges in controlling specific muscle movements, shedding light…
X Faces EU Investigation Over Disinformation The European Union has formally initiated proceedings against Twitter, now identified as X, accusing the platform of breaching rules related to countering illegal content, disinformation, and transparency. Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton outlined the alleged infringements in a post on the social media platform. Owned by Elon Musk, X stated…
Supreme Court to Decide Kano Governor’s Fate on Thursday The Supreme Court has scheduled Thursday for the hearing of the appeal in the Kano State governorship dispute. Governor Kabir Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) contests the Appeal Court’s decision that affirmed the tribunal’s verdict, ousting him and declaring Dr Nasiru Gawuna…
Why I Chose Music Over Medicine — Peruzzi Nigerian singer, Peruzzi has revealed his decision to drop out of medical school in his final year during an interview on the Zero Conditions Podcast. Explaining the mental exhaustion he faced while studying Medicine and Surgery in Ukraine at Odessa National University, he expressed his desire to…