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Don cautions Muslims against evils of social media

December 23, 2019 General News 302

A university lecturer has cautioned Muslims to be warry of the evils inherent in the use of social media. Dr Ibrahim Jumah, who lectures at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State gave the warning at…

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How Muslims ignorantly confer ‘bastard’ status on own children – Cleric

December 23, 2019 Latest News 437

A prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dhikrullah Shafii, has explained how some Muslims in the country ignorantly confer ‘bastard’ status on their children. Shafii, who is the Spiritual Guide of the Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) in…

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Algeria’s influential army chief dies, national mourning declared

December 23, 2019 Africa 123

Algeria’s powerful army chief, Lt.-Gen. Ahmed Salah, who was instrumental in bringing down long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has died of a heart attack, state media reported on Monday. The 79-year-old’s death comes at a time…

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LASG says Imota rice mill will facilitate local, foreign opportunities

December 23, 2019 Agriculture 107

The Lagos State Government on Monday says its 32-metric-tonnes Imota rice mill when completed, will enhance local and foreign investments in the agriculture space. Mr Gbolahan Lawal, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, made the remarks…

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Saudi sentences five to death, three to jail over Khashoggi killing

December 23, 2019 Foreign 121

Saudi Arabia on Monday sentenced five people to death and three more to jail terms totalling 24 years over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in October last year. Saudi Deputy Public…

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9 dead, 100 hospitalised in Philippines after consuming lambanog liquor

December 23, 2019 Foreign 139

Nine people died and more than 100 were hospitalised after drinking local liquor made from coconut sap in two separate incidents in the Philippines, police said Monday. Eight people died after drinking a local brand…

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Sanwo-Olu urges investors to tap into aquaculture value chain

December 22, 2019 Agriculture 94

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on investors to tap the potentials in the aquaculture value chain to bridge the demand and supply gap of the state. Sanwo-Olu stated this at the 2019…

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Eight killed in days of storms buffeting Spain and Portugal

December 21, 2019 Foreign 125

Two powerful storms that struck Spain and Portugal in quick succession over the past three days have killed at least eight people and caused widespread flooding and damage. In the southern region of Andalusia, a…

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West Africa renames CFA franc but keeps it pegged to euro

December 21, 2019 Africa 143

The West African Economic and Monetary Union has reached an agreement with France to make changes to the CFA franc, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said on Saturday, in a shift away from the former colonial…

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LASG signs 8,272 units hostel deal for LASU students

December 21, 2019 Education 147

The Lagos State Government has signed a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement with a private developer to deliver 8,272 hostel units for Lagos State University (LASU) students. The agreement, signed with six private property…

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