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Sudan: High Prices Will Stay As 2019 Harvest Was 'Not Favourable'

[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -Food prices in Sudan continue at its high level, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Sudan reported in its latest Situation Report. The Sudan Humanitarian Fund has completed its monitoring mission in Central Darfur's Jebel Marra. According to the International Organisation for Migration, 37,900 people are displaced in El Geneina, capital of West Darfur. via LATEST NEWS
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Should Producers “Vibe” With Artistes Before Talking Money? | See Twitter Reactions

Veteran producer Sarz Should Producers “Vibe” With Artistes Before Talking Money? Fresh L , rapper and a member of the DRB Lasgidi trio, may have started an important conversation. Yesterday, the artiste tweeted about producers who prioritized money over the simple and spiritual act of creating music; in other words,  vibing  with an artiste. Fresh L ‘s tweet; in the comments section, producer and rapper Alpha Ojini aired his thoughtsHowever, a lot of industry insiders – producers, journalists, artistes, A&R have responded in disagreement with Fresh L’s views. Sharing personal stories in which producers were cheated out of their pay, it was illuminating to see how structure less the industry was, and how artistes stoke this fire of underpaid producers.     RE: Should Producers ‘Vibe’ with artistes before talking money? Artiste Bella Alubo’s tweets What Others Are Listening To Deejay J Masta – Aru (Prod. Soularge) KingP – Robo Rebe (Prod. M...
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Africa: Can Africa Help Bring Stability to Libya?

[ISS] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says that as African Union (AU) chairperson this year, his peace and security priorities will focus on resolving South Sudan and Libya's crises. The AU has been asserting, with increasing vigour, that it must be included in attempts at brokering peace and bringing stability to Libya. The AU's Peace and Security Council (PSC) has also laid out clear next steps for its efforts there. via LATEST NEWS
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Africa: World Bank Announces Up to U.S.$12 Billion for COVID-19 Country Response

[World Bank] Washington -As COVID-19 reaches more than 60 countries, the World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to $12 billion in immediate support to assist countries coping with the health and economic impacts of the global outbreak. This financing is designed to help member countries take effective action to respond to and, where possible, lessen the tragic impacts posed by the COVID-19 (coronavirus). via LATEST NEWS
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Coronavirus: Spain Confirms First Death

Spain has confirmed its first Coronavirus death.  This was announced by the country's health officials in Valencia.   More than 110 persons have contracted the disease in the Western European country so far following a surge in cases from last week.   PUBLIC HEALTH News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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Ondo Assembly Passes Amotekun Bill Into Law

Lawmakers of Ondo State House of Assembly have passed the bill for the establishment of Amotekun Corps into law.  Recall that the Assembly in February 2018 deliberated on the bill and committed it to the House Committee on Security Matters after scaling through first and second readings. Shortly after, the Assembly also held a public hearing on February 24 where stakeholders in the state were allowed to make inputs on the bill before it became law.  During the public hearing held at Babafunke Ajasin Auditorium in Akure, the state capital, the Department of State Services, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps asked to be included in the operations of the regional security outfit.  Speaking on the recommendations of the bill, Chairman, House Committee on Security Matters, Mr Ololade Begudu, said that the security agency will have a board to be administered by a head appointed by the governor. Speaker of the House of Assembly, Bamidele Oleyel...
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JUST IN: Chinese National Tests Negative To Coronavirus In Lagos

Google   A Chinese national isolated in Lagos State has tested negative to Coronavirus. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Government in a statement on Tuesday.  Earlier, an Italian had tested positive to the virus in Lagos, forcing government to adopt stringent methods to curb its spread.  See Also Breaking News BREAKING: Nigeria Confirms First Case Of Coronavirus, Issues Safety Advisory 0 Comments 4 Days Ago At least 20 persons, who came in contact with the Italian have been quarantined while more than 150 persons that boarded a Turkish Airline flight into Lagos from Europe with the man are being searched for.    See Also Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: How Italian Coronavirus Patient Had Contact With Several Persons In Ogun State Before Being Moved To Lagos Hospital 0 Comments 4 Days Ago PUBLIC HEALTH News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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Ondo Assembly Passes Amotekun Bill Into Law

Lawmakers of Ondo State House of Assembly have passed the bill for the establishment of Amotekun Corps into law.  Recall that the Assembly in February 2018 deliberated on the bill and committed it to the House Committee on Security Matters after scaling through first and second readings. Shortly after, the Assembly also held a public hearing on February 24 where stakeholders in the state were allowed to make inputs on the bill before it became law.  During the public hearing held at Babafunke Ajasin Auditorium in Akure, the state capital, the Department of State Services, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps asked to be included in the operations of the regional security outfit.  Speaking on the recommendations of the bill, Chairman, House Committee on Security Matters, Mr Ololade Begudu, said that the security agency will have a board to be administered by a head appointed by the governor. Speaker of the House of Assembly, Bamidele Oleyel...
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A Wizard of Earthsea

A Wizard of Earthsea . A Wizard of Earthsea is a fantasy novel written by American author Ursula K. Le Guin (pictured). First published by the small press Parnassus in 1968, it is considered a classic of fantasy and of children's literature. Set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea, the story centers around a gifted mage named Ged. His prickly nature drives him into a duel with an older pupil at a school of wizardry, during which his spell goes awry and releases a shadow creature that attacks him. The novel follows his journey to be free of the creature. Often described as a coming-of-age story, the book explores Ged's process of learning to cope with power and come to terms with death. Taoist themes are reflected in a fundamental balance in the universe of Earthsea, which wizards are supposed to maintain. Margaret Atwood called the novel one of the "wellsprings" of fantasy literature. It was followed by five other volumes sharing a setting; the six works are col...
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A Wizard of Earthsea

A Wizard of Earthsea . A Wizard of Earthsea is a fantasy novel written by American author Ursula K. Le Guin (pictured). First published by the small press Parnassus in 1968, it is considered a classic of fantasy and of children's literature. Set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea, the story centers around a gifted mage named Ged. His prickly nature drives him into a duel with an older pupil at a school of wizardry, during which his spell goes awry and releases a shadow creature that attacks him. The novel follows his journey to be free of the creature. Often described as a coming-of-age story, the book explores Ged's process of learning to cope with power and come to terms with death. Taoist themes are reflected in a fundamental balance in the universe of Earthsea, which wizards are supposed to maintain. Margaret Atwood called the novel one of the "wellsprings" of fantasy literature. It was followed by five other volumes sharing a setting; the six works are col...
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