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[Ghanaian Times] Tamale -- The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has described the late Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama as a man of discipline, tolerant and God-fearing
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Uganda: Local Governments Body Welcomes Proposed Amendments to Public Finance Management Act
[Nile Post] The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) has expressed its support for the proposed amendments to the Public Finance Management Act, stating that it will enhance government planning, budgeting, and fiscal discipline in the management of public resources.
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3,000 barrels of crude oil spilt in Nigerian waters – NOSDRA
“The spill has not hit the coastline because of the effectiveness of the spills contingency plan we deployed.” The post 3,000 barrels of crude oil spilt in Nigerian waters – NOSDRA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Uganda accuses U.S. of pushing 'LGBT agenda' using aid after new round of sanctions | Africanews
Uganda's Minister for Foreign Affairs told the AFP that there was no doubt regarding the fact that “some groups in the U.S.A and in the West” seek to bring [Africans and Ugandans] “to accept same sex relations using aid and loans”.
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Nigeria: Ehime Mbano Attack - Uzodimma Gives N185 Million to Families of Slain Security Officers
[Vanguard] Owerri -- Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Monday gave N185 million to more than eleven families of security officers who were affected by the unknown gunmen attack resulting to killing, burning of officers as well as their vehicles last September 2023, at Umualumaku community in
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Classically trained ballerina Tai Jimenez freelanced and also performed with the Dance Theatre of Harlem for 12 years before she became the only Dance Theatre member to make a successful transition to one of the major ballet companies in North America.  In January 2006, she joined Boston Ballet as
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Nigeria's president approves spending millions on a presidential yacht and SUVs for lawmakers | Africanews
Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the budget that allocates $38 million for the presidential air fleet and other renovations. With the senate's approval, lawmakers assigned some $6.1 million budgeted earlier for the yacht to "student loans" — with the senate's approval.
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Jamaica- March for Palestine in Downtown Kingston
Hundreds of Jamaicans recentlyprotested the bloodshed that continues between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, a conflict that has claimed hundreds of Palestinian lives and forced millions more to flee their homes. Several Jamaicans demonstrated against Israel's continuous bombardment of Gaza
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How Black Americans Kept Reconstruction Alive
… eradicated the pestilence of slavery. Black Americans who believed in multiracial democracy … repression journeyed along parallel paths. Black Americans preserved a vision of a … key to unlocking freedom for Black Americans: The Haitian Revolution, she …
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Nigeria: Imo Governorship - It's Three-Horse Race As Uzodinma Battles 17 Others
[Premium Times] Mr Uzodinma, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election, will conclude his first term in January 2024.
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Egypt: Ethiopia's Unilateral GERD Operation an 'Existential Threat' to All Egyptians - Irrigation Minister
[Egypt Online] Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam warned against Ethiopia's continued unilateral operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, saying it poses an "existential threat" to the more than 100 million people in Egypt.
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Atlanta Hawks Defeated By Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat, Trae Young Logs Sixth Double-Double | Atlanta Daily World
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated 117-109 to a Miami Heat team that didn't have star players Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro. After a thrilling victory against the Orlando Magic in Mexico City, the Hawks got off to a slow start in the first quarter against the Heat. The Heat outscored the Hawks 41-24 in
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Army Vet And Father of 2 Overcomes Odds to Earn UAB Accounting Degree
By Adam Pope www.uab.edu Before senior accounting major Demarcus Davis began his college journey at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, life had other plans for him. After two months into his college experience at another institution, he received news that would change the course of his life
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Overhaul Needed: Tackling Youth Incarceration and Racial Disparities - Atlanta Tribune
Although Black males comprise just 13% of the total population, they represent an astounding 35% of those incarcerated. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In its report, “System Reforms to Reduce Youth Incarceration: Why We Must Explore Every Option
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Pandemic linked to rise in first-time speech delay diagnoses - Dallas Examiner
After the pandemic, there was a significant increase in the rate of children under the age of 5 being diagnosed with first-time speech delays, with the 2- to 3-year-old age group having the highest rate of first-time diagnoses. The post Study finds significant increase in speech
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Alleged Procurement Fraud: Emefiele's trial begins as EFCC calls witnesses
The EFCC charged Mr Emefiele with six counts of alleged breach of procurement procedure in the award of the contract. The post Alleged Procurement Fraud: Emefiele's trial begins as EFCC calls witnesses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Report looks at 'policy concerns' facing Atlanta’s Buckhead community
(The Center Square) — The upscale Atlanta community of Buckhead garners headlines, whether it's a discussion about crime or the failed cityhood movement. Now, a new Georgia Public Policy Foundation report explores the key issues facing the community: Public safety, zoning, taxation and infrastru
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UK charters more flights to help British nationals to leave Lebanon - African Voice Newspaper
Government set to help hundreds of British nationals leave Lebanon in the coming days, as they are urged to get the first flight available.   The UK government has chartered a limited number of flights from Lebanon to support British nationals to leave the country in response to the deteriorating
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14.3 million Nigerians abuse drugs, NDLEA says, destroys N2.6 billion worth
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa said that the agency would not relent in pursuing its War Against Drug Abuse and encouraging citizens to take ownership of the drug war. The post 14.3 million Nigerians abuse drugs, NDLEA says, destroys N2.6 billion worth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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"France is in no way being driven out of Africa" says Foreign trade Minister | Africanews
France is in no way being driven out of Africa, declared French Foreign Trade Minister Olivier Becht on Wednesday ahead of a trip to Nigeria, calling on French companies to continue and step up their investments on the continent.
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Mental health just as important as physical health - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
EMPHASISING the importance of mental and physical health, diabetes specialist and endocrinologist, Dr Joel David Teelucksingh called for a holistic approach in the education system for the overall health benefits for students and staffers. “A healthy body supports a healthy mind and vice versa
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Makinde presents Oyo's 2024 budget to lawmakers
Presenting the budget tagged: “Budget of Economic Recovery”, the Oyo governor said the capital expenditure is 2.4 per cent higher than the recurrent expenditure. The post Makinde presents Oyo's 2024 budget to lawmakers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lee Daniels Sits Down With Mo’Nique For Dinner And Reflects On Friendship After Fiery Feud
Iconic film producer and director Lee Daniels sat down with 'The Parkers' actress Mo'Nique to celebrate their long-standing friendship ahead of their most recent film release.
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Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh wants to open up his ministry's new Queen's Park Savannah headquarters to the public and turn it into a space that promotes wellness. Deyalsingh made the assertion at the launch of the ministry's first wellness event last Friday, called OASIS: Art as Ther
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Ghana: Outrage After 300-Year-Old Tree Cut Down - allAfrica.com
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Ghanaian authorities have launched a manhunt for the people who cut down a famous 300-year-old kola tree, which was believed to have healing powers, BBC reports.
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Meet Katonya Breaux founder of UnSun Cosmetics she started in 2016 after much frustration with the lack of options within the world of clean sunscreen products for women of color. […] The post Black Business: UnSun Cosmetics appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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