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NBC Fines 45 Stations

[Premium Times] The National Broadcasting Commission has sanctioned 45 broadcasting stations which allegedly breached its code in the 2nd quarter of 2019. from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS

Nigeria: One Third of Africans Studying in U.S. Are Nigerians - Official

[Premium Times] About one-third of African students studying in the U.S. are Nigerians, an official said on Wednesday. The Cultural Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Malia Heroux, made this known during an education fair for Nigerian students seeking admission into American universities for undergraduate and graduate studies. via LATEST NEWS

Malawi: Activists Condemn Ruling Party Attack On Post-Election Protesters

[Nyasa Times] Several human rights activist and commentators on Wednesday warned authorities against letting the country degenerate into a state of lawlessness after members of the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) youth wing -- commonly referred to as cadets -- attacked Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) official Billy Mayaya and others who were injured. via LATEST NEWS

Burundi: 'Climate of Fear' Worsens

[Deutsche Welle] Bishops have accused authorities of violently persecuting opponents, as the government continues to reject repeated claims of human rights abuses. Since 2015, at least 1,200 people have been killed in political clashes. via LATEST NEWS

South Africa: Xenophobia, Like Racism, Must Be Treated As a Crime

[ISS] In many ways, xenophobia is no different from racism. Its victims suffer real harm. Those who commit these crimes are motivated by prejudice, intolerance, ignorance and hatred based on people's identities. Xenophobia and Afrophobia - the hatred of foreigners from other African countries - are forms of racism. Victims of xenophobia, as with racism, are excluded, discriminated against and marginalised. via LATEST NEWS

Clemzy X Ceeza Milli – Hustlers Anthem

Clemzy X Ceeza Milli – Hustlers Anthem Overview of Clemzy X Ceeza Milli – Hustlers Anthem Clemzy teams up with highly talented act, Ceeza Milli on this new infectious record dubbed “ Hustlers Anthem “. Ya’ll already know what Ceeza Milli is capable of. As usual, he delivers as expected. SEE ALSO : Ceeza Milli ft. Zlatan – Flenjo Production credit goes to Clemzy himself who also did a wonderful job. Check it out and share your thoughts below! AUDIO DOWNLOAD Latest Contents Phyno ft. Davido –  Ride For You (Official Video) Fantana – Girls Hate On Girls (Official Video) Tome – Sol J Martins ft. Xtraordinaire – Hello J Martins ft. Sidiki Diabate – Ife Nonso Amadi – Never (Official Video) Muster Sid – Chocolate (Prod. Young Jonn) Waconzy – Possible Teni X Phyno – Power Of Cool (Prod. Major Bangz) May D – Like You (Official Video) Deshinor – Ojoro (Prod. Cracker Mallo) Yemi Alade – Give Dem (Official Video) Olamide – Pawon (Official Video) DJ Neptune ft. Zla...

Days After Thunderstorm Killed 36 Cows In Ondo Community, Residents Raise The Alarm Over Looming Epidemic From Stench

Following the death of 36 cows at Ijare in Ifedore Local Council Area of Ondo State by thunderstorm on Saturday, an offensive odour has swept across the community.   The odour, if not quickly checked, might result into an epidemic, according to residents of the area, who raised the alarm on Wednesday.  Our correspondent, who visited the community on Wednesday, observed that many of the town's residents living close to the site of the incident, had abandoned their homes.  Mr John Ajayi, a resident of the community, told SaharaReporters that the smell oozing from the site of the tragedy was dangerous to human health, noting that the government has to urgently intervene.  "We no longer allow people to get closer to the mountain where cows died. Everywhere is now smelling and we need to be careful.  "We are appealing to the state government to urgently visit the community and help us out to prevent possible outbre...

UN Condemns Killing Of Aid Worker In Borno

The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, has said that the agency is appalled and saddened by the execution of an aid worker in Borno State on Wednesday by Boko Haram terrorists.  In a statement on Wednesday, Kallon called on the authorities to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice. He said, “I am appalled and deeply saddened by the news of the horrific execution of an aid worker this morning. “I am also extremely concerned about the increasingly dangerous and restrictive operating environment for implementing humanitarian assistance in crisis-affected areas where humanitarian aid workers continue to face challenges as they strive to deliver urgent, life-saving assistance.” See Also Insurgency Action Against Hunger Confirms, Condemns Killing Of Aid Worker By ISWAP Terrorists 0 Comments 9 Hours Ago Speaking further, Kallon urged all parties in the conflict to ensure the protection of aid workers and to respect international hum...

I Will Not Leave Your Office, Falana Tells DSS After Failing To Release Sowore

As the waiting game continues at the headquarters of the Department of State Services in Abuja over the release of Omoyele Sowore, his lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has vowed to remain at the facility pending the release of his client.  The human rights lawyer insisted that he and his team would stay put until the DSS releases Sowore to him as ordered by the court and having perfected the bail condition. He said that as long as his client was being held, he would not leave the premises of the DSS.  Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja had on Tuesday ordered the DSS to release Sowore on bail. See Also Breaking News BREAKING: DSS Still Holding Sowore Hours After Fulfilling Bail Condition, Prevents Falana From Seeing Him 0 Comments 4 Hours Ago However, many Nigerians had expressed doubt on the DSS and President Muhammadu Buhari's administration to obey the court order especially following the regime's penchant for disobeying court orders.  ...

Release Sowore Now, The World Is Watching, Oby Ezekwesili Tells DSS, Buhari

Former Nigerian Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Department of State Services to release rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, after he fulfilled his bail condition as demanded by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday.   Sowore has been detained arbitrarily by the Nigerian Government since August 3, 2019 for planning a series of protests against poor governance in Nigeria.   In a post on Twitter on Wednesday, Ezekwesili said, "We eagerly wait for the DSS to speedily comply with Justice Taiwo’s ruling, seeing that the lawyers of @YeleSowore have themselves duly fulfilled the set bail condition. "The DSS is directly supervised by the Presidency @NGRPresident and so @MBuhari, the world is watching you." And so, we eagerly wait for DSS to speedily comply with Justice Taiwo’s ruling, seeing that the lawyers of @YeleSowore have themselves duly fulfilled the set bail condition. The DSS is directly super...

BREAKING: DSS Still Holding Sowore Hours After Fulfilling Bail Condition, Prevents Falana From Seeing Him

The Department of State Services has continued to hold on to pro-democracy campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, despite fulfilling his bail condition. Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, in Abuja, had on Tuesday ordered the DSS to release the activist on bail.   Sowore had since fulfilled the bail condition as directed by the court and also served the copy of affidavit of compliance to the DSS through his lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN).   Falana, who arrived the headquarters of the DSS at 4:00pm, was prevented from seeing Sowore.  ACTIVISM Human Rights Breaking News News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial half dollar

Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial half dollar . The Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial half dollar was a proposed United States commemorative coin. Intended for the 150th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, the coin was lobbied for by the Missouri Historical Society (MHS) and the Louisiana Purchase 150th Anniversary Association of New Orleans, led by Clay Shaw; they hoped to be able to buy the entire coin issue from the government and sell it at a profit. Numismatist Eric P. Newman advocated for the bill on behalf of the MHS. The House of Representatives passed authorizing legislation in April 1953, but the Senate was slower to act, passing it in January 1954. The Treasury Department strongly opposed the bill, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower vetoed it and two other commemorative coin bills on February 3, 1954; Congress made no attempt to override the vetoes. No commemorative coins were authorized or issued by the United States after 1954 until a new issue was authorized in 19...

Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial half dollar

Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial half dollar . The Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial half dollar was a proposed United States commemorative coin. Intended for the 150th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, the coin was lobbied for by the Missouri Historical Society (MHS) and the Louisiana Purchase 150th Anniversary Association of New Orleans, led by Clay Shaw; they hoped to be able to buy the entire coin issue from the government and sell it at a profit. Numismatist Eric P. Newman advocated for the bill on behalf of the MHS. The House of Representatives passed authorizing legislation in April 1953, but the Senate was slower to act, passing it in January 1954. The Treasury Department strongly opposed the bill, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower vetoed it and two other commemorative coin bills on February 3, 1954; Congress made no attempt to override the vetoes. No commemorative coins were authorized or issued by the United States after 1954 until a new issue was authorized in 19...