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Police arrest son, father over alleged possession of human elements

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Nigeria Police Force logo used to illustrate the story The Police in Ondo State have arrested 26-year-old Olaolu Falowo for allegedly being in possession of human parts. Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, disclosed this while parading nine other suspects before reporters on Tuesday in Akure. Ms Odunlami said that the

Imo will overcome current challenges via prayers: Uzodimma

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Governor Hope Uzodimma holding a bible Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo says the state would overcome her present challenges if residents fervently approached God in prayers. The governor said this at the second edition of ‘Imo Unity Prayer and Praise Convention’ organised by the state chapter of the Christian Association of

Hit-and-run truck driver killed motorcyclist in Anambra: FRSC

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 FRSC Commander, Anambra, Adeoye Irelewuyi An articulated vehicle driver on Tuesday killed a motorcycle operator at building materials junction, Ogbunike, by Onitsha-Awka Expressway. The Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra command, Adeoye Irelewuyi, said the accident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. “Eyewitness report state that the driver of the truck

UCL: Dinamo Zagreb beat Chelsea in group opening match

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Dinamo Zagreb VS Chelsea Chelsea’s poor run of the season continued into their opening Group E game of the 2022/22 UEFA Champions League as they were defeated 1-0 by Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday evening. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got the game underway in what was his debut match for the Blues

IPI to host 2022 International Journalism convention in New York

The International Press Institute is set to host the 2022 global journalism congress in New York. The congress, which will be held from 8 to 10 September at Columbia University in New York, is themed “Journalism on the frontline of Democracy.” It will bring together at least 420 journalists and media professionals, including Nobel Peace

How 18 passengers have been kidnapped in Ondo – Official

The Ondo State Government has assured that some burial guests abducted on the Owo/Benin Highways in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area on Saturday, would be rescued. Addressing Government House reporters on Monday, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, stated that Ondo State would never be a haven for criminals, robbers and bandits. While

Nigeria: Govt Suspends Proposed Tax On Cellphone Calls

The communications minister says the planned excise duty on telecommunication services has been suspended. The federal government has suspended the proposed new tax on phone calls and other telecommunications services. The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, announced this on Monday. He said the planned excise duty on telecommunication services has been suspended.

Reverse ban on open-grazing, Miyetti Allah begs Soludo

“Majority of us do not know any business other than the rearing of cattle.” Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) have appealed to Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State not to enforce the ban on the movement of cattle on foot in the state. Willie Obiano, the previous governor of the state, had

South Africa: When No Inventory Blocks Ladies’s Sexual, Reproductive Well being Rights

Johannesburg — The Stop Stockout Project (SSP) has drawn attention to challenges in accessing contraceptives at public health clinics across South Africa in its latest survey. "Difficulties in accessing contraceptives violates or limit women's sexual and reproductive health rights, including their right to life, health, privacy, education, equality, freedom and security and of their dignity,"

Nigeria: Nigerian Police Seek for Extra Than 30 Vacationers Kidnapped in Southwest

Abuja, Nigeria — Police in Nigeria's southwest Ondo state are searching for more than 30 people abducted Saturday as they were returning home from a funeral. The mass abduction came just a day after gunmen seized scores of worshippers at a mosque during Friday prayers in northwest Zamfara state. The almost weekly attacks have Nigerian

Africa: Cease Funding AGRA, African Farmers Plead With Donors

Africa's largest food producer networks and their allies demand a decisive shift away from imported fossil-fuel-based fertilisers and chemicals and towards self-sufficient, ecological farming that revitalises soil and protects ecosystems. Farmers and faith leaders are calling for AGRA's donors to stop funding an initiative that has failed to improve productivity, incomes, and food security ahead

FG suspends proposed tax on cellphone calls

The federal government has suspended the proposed new tax on phone calls and other telecommunications services. The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, announced this on Monday. He said the planned excise duty on telecommunication services has been suspended. Mr Pantami spoke at the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Committee on Excise Duty

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