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Burkina Faso junta adopts draft law to criminalise homosexuality
Burkina Faso’s military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality. The West African nation has been among just 22 out of 54 countries on the continent that allow same-sex relations, which are punishable by death or lengthy prison terms in some states. Burkina Faso has been under military rule since two successive…
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LG Autonomy: We need transparency to utilise resources for our people, says Soludo
Kunle Sanni Governor Chukuma Soludo of Anambra State has urged both the state and federal governments to increase transparency at all levels of government. He stated that such measures are essential for the efficient utilization of public resources, ultimately alleviating the burden on the common man. Soludo made these remarks while briefing State House reporters on Thursday at the presidential…
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Why the Soun holds exclusive right to appoint Ogbomoso Chief Imam
The dispute between the Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye and the Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland, Alhaji Dr Taliat Yunus Ayilara generated much public interest. Given kingship in Western Nigeria is rooted in the Yoruba traditional religion and not in Islam, many have wondered why the Soun-in-Council claims authority over the chief imam, even barring him from…
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Islam, death, burial and vanities of life, by Mutalubi Ojo Adebayo, SAN
May Allah accept the homecoming of Hon. Akinremi, forgive his shortcomings and admit him into aljannah fridaus. Amin. May Allah also comfort and uphold all those he left behind. Amin. I learnt that his burial (janazat) was not done yesterday but would take place today. The Islamic way of conducting burial remains the best and one of the finest beauties…
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LASG will exploit potential in creative industries to boost economy – Benson-Awoyinka
Lagos State Government will leverage the potential of the creative industries to enhance its economy, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka has said. Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka spoke during a town hall meeting on the Afropolis Lagos 2024, scheduled for October 26 to November 3. Accompanied by Mr Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on…
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Senate pays condolence visit to Senator Na’Allah over wife’s death (Photos)
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday led members of the Senate on a condolence visit to the family of Senator Ibn Na’Allah, over the death of his wife, Hajia Sefia. A statement by the Special Assistant Media to the President of the Senate, Jackson Udom, quoted Akpabio as saying: “We would have loved to be here during the…
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Two armies accused of backing DR Congo’s feared rebels
Uganda is backing M23 rebels fighting across its border in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, UN experts say, warning that a rapidly escalating crisis “carried the risk of triggering a wider regional conflict”. The well-armed M23 is often accused of being a Rwandan proxy force, but the UN experts have put forward evidence to suggest that it also has Uganda’s…
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Russia promises release of Indians fighting in its army
Russia has promised an early release of all Indian citizens fighting in its army, India’s foreign ministry has said. The announcement came at the end of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow, during which he raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin. Delhi has been seeking the release of Indians, who say they were lured to Russia on the promise of…
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Echoes of Ogun: Celebrating Wole Soyinka, by Babafemi Ojudu
Please join us on July 13 at The Farm to celebrate WS, our own Wole Soyinka, in Ado Ekiti. There will be plenty of wine, sourced either from my grandfather’s aletu in Omioloye Farm or the vineyards of South Africa. Bacchus himself must make an appearance to honour Eni Ogun. There is no better place to celebrate and honour Wole…
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JUST IN: Tinubu’s ADC appointed as new king in Kwara
President Bola Tinubu’s Aide-de-camp (ADC), Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, has been named the new king of Ilemona Town in Kwara State. It is anticipated that in his new capacity as Ilemona Town’s king, he will use his skills and leadership to promote growth and harmony within the town. Lt. Col. Yusuf, the incoming king, will take charge of Ilemona Town’s…
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