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Court to deliver judgement on Nnamdi Kanu’s suit seeking to halt treason trial
The IPOB leader wants the court to compel the Nigerian government to release and “repatriate him to Britain, his country of domicile and citizenship”. The post Court to deliver judgement on Nnamdi Kanu’s suit seeking to halt treason trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ex-Ivorian prime minister Guillaume Soro announces end of exile | Africanews
Guillaume Soro, who led the rebellion that controlled the northern half of the country in the 2000s, had militarily supported Alassane Ouattara's rise to power during the post-electoral crisis of 2010-2011, when the incumbent president, Laurent Gbagbo, refused to concede defeat.
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Elizabeth Baptist Church hosts annual Thanksgiving outreach with Barrel of Love
Elizabeth Baptist Church hosted their annual Thanksgiving outreach, “Barrel of Love” with a different twist this year.   The post Elizabeth Baptist Church hosts annual Thanksgiving outreach with Barrel of Love  appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
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Nigeria: Delta Unveils 378-Man Special Constabulary for Community Policing
[This Day] Delta State Government yesterday expressed its readiness to ensure the effective community policing of the state with the public presentation of a 378-member of Special Constabulary, comprising the trainees, who recently graduated from a special training exercise in the state.
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MASSIVE DIE-OFF OF FISH ON NIGERIAN COASTLINE LINKED TO TOXIC DISCHARGE The Wilmington Journal
An immense blanket of dead fish stretching across three states has sparked anger and frustration among communities along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in Nigeria. The area is known for oil spills that have polluted the [...]
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Black voters showed their power in 2023 elections. Here’s why they could pick the president in 2024
Black voters showed their power in the 2023 races from Virginia to Ohio. Here's why they could pick the next president in 2024.
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Uganda: Sexuality Education Is Key in Reducing Teenage Pregnancies, Activists Say
[Nile Post] Activists have insisted that formal sexuality education will help reduce adolescent sexual risky behaviours when provided before sexual initiation and in turn help reduce teenage pregnancies.
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Nigeria: Today's Poll - INEC On Trial
[Leadership] Today is the ultimate determinant of who continues to stride the corridor of power in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states. For Bayelsa, Governor Douye Diri is seeking re-election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with former Governor Timipre Sylva seeking to truncate his
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Motive unclear as firefighter kills colleague at station - TheGrio
A firefighter killed a co-worker and wounded another at their small fire station before setting his own home ablaze and... View Article The post Motive unclear as firefighter kills colleague at station appeared first on TheGrio.
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LASU confirms removing Dean of Students’ Affairs
LASU says the management is not covering up any staff member on alleged certificate racketeering which was reported online recently, while confirming the removal of the Dean of Students’ Affairs. The post LASU confirms removing Dean of Students’ Affairs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kenya: Raila Odinga Says He Will Be in the Presidential Ballot in 2027 If Supporters Choose Him
[Capital FM] Homa Bay -- Azimio La Umoja One Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga says he will vie for the presidential seat in 2027 for the sixth time should his supporters endorse him.
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Nigeria: Kaduna - Village Head to Pay Woman N8.5m for Encroaching On Her Land
[Vanguard] A Kaduna State High Court has ordered a Kaduna Village Head, to pay N8,500,000 to one Hajia Binta Shagamu, over encroachment of her land in Kakau area of Chikun Local Government Council of the state.
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Nigeria: IGR Deduction - Fresh Crisis Looms As ASUU, SSANU Accuse Tinubu of Plan to Annihilate Universities
[Premium Times] ASUU president, who described the new policy as the government's attempt to "strangle the poor," said there is no revenue generated by any university.
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Nigeria: Lala Foundation Donates Relief Materials to Flood Victims in Kolga Bayelsa State
[This Day] Over 800 households in bayelsa state have benefited from the flood relief materials donated by a non governmental organization Called Learning And Life Aid (LALA) Foundation in partnership with Heritage Bank.
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Guyana Police Seize Over 1,000 Pounds Of Cocaine - St. Lucia Times News
THE Guyana Police Force (GPF), in a statement, on Friday morning confirmed that the substance found in the aircraft that crashed-landed in Orealla one day earlier, was cocaine. Following the incident, ranks of the Force’s SWAT team, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit
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Nigeria: Panel Grills Kyari, As Nigerians Knock Cop for Deleting Facebook Post
[Daily Trust] The Special Investigation Panel (SIP) panel set up by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to probe the allegations leveled against the suspended Supercop, Abba Kyari, Wednesday interrogated him for a second time.
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Somalia floods death toll rises to 31 | Africanews
Various parts of the Horn of Africa country including Hiraan state in the centre or Gedo region in the south. The lives of some 1.6 million people in Somalia could be disrupted by floods during the rainy season that lasts until December.
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BayelsaDecides2023: Between ‘Supreme Court governor’ and perennial candidate
There are 16 candidates in Saturday’s election, however, the race is a two-horse race between Messrs Diri and Sylva. The post BayelsaDecides2023: Between ‘Supreme Court governor’ and perennial candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Commentary: Genocide Should Never Be Justified as Self-Defense
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Kenya’s Edwin Kiptoo sets new record to win 40th Athens Marathon | Africanews
The 30-year-old Kiptoo gradually shook off his main challengers, most of them his compatriots, over the second half of the course, running the last 10 kilometers alone. Kenyan runners have won the race 17 times since 2001, including Felix Kandie, who had set the previous record of 2:10:37 in 2014.
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Ministry of Equity rolls out ‘Golf For Older Persons’ Initiative
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Nigeria: IGP Orders Retrieval of Spy Number Plates From Unauthorized Users
[Daily Trust] The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has directed immediate retrieval of spy number plates from unauthorized users, saying its issuance remain on hold pending the release of a new protocol that will guide its issuance and usage in the country.
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Africa: Prosper Africa Coordinates 17 US Agencies to Help Boost Africa's Low Participation in AGOA
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ASR Africa begins building of N2billion 120 units residential quarters for soldiers
ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu. The post ASR Africa begins building of N2billion 120 units residential quarters for soldiers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Black man awarded $750K for 44 years of wrongful imprisonment
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[Daily Trust] The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Monday appointed DCP Tunji Disu as the new Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
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