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Again, Catholic Church suspends Father Mbaka, bans Adoration Ministry
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has barred members of the Catholic Church from attending Adoration Ministry – Fr. Ejike Mbaka’s church. This was contained in a letter to all the clergy, religious and lay faithful of Enugu Catholic Diocese by the Bishop Calistus Onaga. The church said the decision was taken after Fr. Mbaka persistently violated “pastoral directives and guidelines…
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Kwankwaso confirms merger talks with Peter Obi, Labour Party
Former Kano State Governor and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso has confirmed ongoing merger talks with Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Kwankwaso said a committee has already been set up to look into merger arrangements. “It is true we are in talks with Peter Obi and a committee is working to…
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Chris Brown speaks on 15 years friendship with Wizkid, partners Nigerian superstar on new single
Chris Brown has released a new single ‘Call Me Everyday’ featuring Wizkid. The song is one of the singles off his upcoming album ‘Breezy.’ While on his press tour to promote his upcoming album, Chris Brown was asked about his latest collaboration with Nigerian megastar Wizkid. “Wizkid and I have been friends for 15 years” Chris Brown said about how…
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WHO highlights urgent need to transform mental health and mental health care
WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: “Everyone’s life touches someone with a mental health condition. Good mental health translates to good physical health and this new report makes a compelling case for change. The inextricable links between mental health and public health, human rights and socioeconomic development mean that transforming policy and practice in mental health can deliver real,…
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Why is the price of cement so high in Africa? By Tristan Reed
The prices of several goods, including intermediate inputs such as cement, steel reinforcement bars, urea fertilizer, and broadband internet, are higher on average in the world’s poorest countries, including many in Africa. This is important for two main reasons: higher prices for intermediate goods can slow economic growth; and this evidence runs counter to the general tendency for prices to…
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Machina threatens court action as APC submits Lawan’s name for Yobe North senatorial contest
All Progressives Congress (APC) has allegedly submitted the name of the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan as Yobe North senatorial candidate for the 2023 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It would be recalled that Lawan did not participate in the senatorial election as he contested the presidential primaries of the APC. In his absence, Bashir Sherrif Machina…
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How Burundi refugees in Kenya are empowered to farm
Thomas has lived in Kalobeyei refugee settlement in Turkana for the past six years. The last two have been some of the hardest as a result of a prolonged drought. “I come from Burundi where I used to practice farming, so when the farm here opened up, it was natural for me to join the project,” he said. Thomas is…
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Nearly 37 million children displaced worldwide – highest number ever recorded
Conflict, violence and other crises left a record 36.5 million children displaced from their homes at the end of 2021, UNICEF estimates – the highest number recorded since the Second World War. This figure includes 13.7 million refugee and asylum-seeking children† and nearly 22.8 million children who are internally displaced due to conflict and violence. These figures do not include…
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Buhari restates Nigeria’s commitment to healthier global climate
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja restated Nigeria’s commitment for a safer and healthier global climate, listing the country’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to include elimination of kerosene lighting by 2030, increase in use of buses for public transport and reduction in burning of crop residues. In a virtual meeting, hosted by President Joe Biden of the United States,…
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BREAKING: Obi submits Okupe’s name as LP presidential running mate
The Labour Party has submitted the name of former presidential aide Doyin Okupe as the running mate for its presidential candidate Peter Obi. Okupe made this known on Channels TV programme Politics Today on Friday. “We naturally will comply with the electoral body, in doing so, chosing the Vice presidential candidate is part of the electoral process and we understand…
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