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South Korean births develop at highest price in 14 years, reversing pattern

South Korea recorded its highest increase in births in nearly 14 years, according to official data released Wednesday, as the country struggles with a demographic crisis. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- South Korea's birth rate showed its largest monthly gain in nearly 14 years, its statistics agency said Wednesday, offering

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Oprah, Woods, others congratulate Serena on legendary profession

Following Serena Williams’ defeat at the US Open on Friday, several of her prominent supporters and fellow sportsperson have come out to shower praises on the tennis champion. Billionaire and TV host, Oprah Winfrey shared a throwback picture of Williams via her Twitter page and wrote, “25 years. Champion. Shero. Legend forever! @serenawilliams #USOpen.” Golf
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Youths ‘anointed’ Obi to finish corruption – Senator

An Anambra State senator, Annie Okonkwo, has stated that Nigerian youths have anointed the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, to break the yoke of corruption in the country. Okonkwo stated this on Tuesday night when he chaired the reception for Obi in Los Angeles, California, United States. This was contained in a statement
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Ondo lecturers agreed to withdraw youngsters from non-public faculties – SUBEB

The Chairman of the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr Victor Olabimtan, speaks to PETER DADA on the call on teachers in public schools to enrol their wards in public school as a way of boosting public confidence in the system You were recently reported to have said it has become an offence for
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Oyo inaugurates activity drive, vows to prosecute land grabbers

Saturday, September 3, 2022 Adebayo Lawal Oyo State Government says there is no more hidden place for land grabbers operating in the state, as they will henceforth face prosecution. Deputy Governor Adebayo Lawal made this known on Friday while inaugurating the state Task Force Unit for the enforcement of the Real Property Protection Law, 2016.
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Remo Stars thrash Good Metropolis to win 2022 ValueJet match

Saturday, September 3, 2022 Remo Stars are the champions of the 2022 ValueJet pre-season tournament after defeating Smart City in the final of the eight-team competition on Thursday evening.  The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club dominated the match from the first minute of the encounter with the Nigeria National League (NNL) outfit. Remo Stars
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Naira depreciates in opposition to greenback, exchanges at N431.50

Saturday, September 3, 2022 Naira and Dollars The naira on Friday depreciated against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N431.50. The figure represented an increase of 0.35 per cent, compared with N430 it exchanged for the dollar on Thursday. The open indicative rate closed at N429.10 to the dollar on Friday.
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NGX extends bullish run, features N85 billion

Saturday, September 3, 2022 Nigeria Exchange (NGX) The Nigerian Exchange Ltd., (NGX) recorded another positive performance on Friday, with a gain of N84.65 billion market capitalisation closed at N26,994 trillion from N26,909 trillion on Thursday. Also, the All-Share Index (ASI) increased by 156.03 points or 0.31 per cent to close at 50,045.83 from 49,889.80 trillion
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Oyo govt begins consciousness marketing campaign to advertise vacationer centres

Saturday, September 3, 2022 A tourist site in Oyo State The Oyo government has begun an awareness campaign to promote its over 450 tourist centres across the state as part of its efforts to attract tourist investors. The maiden edition of the exercise was an interactive session on tourism values, held with top civil servants
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Nigeria: UAE Remedy

"It is therefore instructive for prospective visa applicants to indicate clearly their visa preferences without any ambiguity and also respect the immigration laws of other countries so as to avoid unwarranted treatments," a statement signed by Francisca Omayuli for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Following another video on social media showing Nigerians who arrived in
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Angola: Opposition Information Authorized Criticism Over Election Outcome

Angola's leading opposition party has filed a legal complaint challenging the integrity of last week's election, which saw the ruling MPLA party win by a narrow majority. "The complaint about the final results was filed with the (national electoral commission) today," Faustino Mumbika, national secretary of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola
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South Africa: Being a Midwife Is a Calling, Says Founding father of Black Ladies Come up

Being a midwife is not a career for her, says Sebabatso Tsosane - it's a calling. She says she was born into this world "to serve other women". Tsosane's interest in sexual and reproductive health was sparked when she herself ended up in hospital after being diagnosed with endometriosis. She is a registered midwife. She
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South Africa: Petro Terblanche

It was a warm, sunny day in January when Professor Petro Terblanche was sitting in her Afrigen office in Montague Gardens, Cape Town, when she got a visit from the head of her technical team. Terblanche is the managing director at the biotechnology company, Afrigen. After four months of hard work, the team had successfully
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South Korean births develop at highest price in 14 years, reversing pattern

South Korea recorded its highest increase in births in nearly 14 years, according to official data released Wednesday, as the country struggles with a demographic crisis. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- South Korea's birth rate showed its largest monthly gain in nearly 14 years, its statistics agency said Wednesday, offering
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School Soccer Playoff rankings: High 4 groups stay, 3 drop from projected bracket

1 of 5 | Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) runs out of the grasp of Indian Hoosiers defender C.J. West (8) on a run in the third quarter Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Oregon, Ohio State, Texas and Penn State held on to
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ICC seeks crimes towards humanity warrant for Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on Wednesday sought an arrest warrant for Myanmar Senior General and Acting President Min Aung Hlaing (L, standing). The ICC alleges crimes against humanity targeting the Rohingya with deportation and persecution. File photo by EPA-EFE/Myanmar Military Information Team Nov. 27 (UPI) -- International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim
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World Sequence champion Dodgers add pitcher Blake Snell with $182M deal

Pitcher Blake Snell, who spent last season with the San Francisco Giants, went 14-9 with a 2.25 ERA over 32 starts in 2023 for the San Diego Padres en route to Cy Young Award honors. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- The flood of talent into the Los Angeles

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