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Is Gbajabiamila's House for or Against Nigerians?

[Daily Trust] From inception, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, made it clear the path the 9th House would follow for the next four years. The Speaker wasted no time in telling the nation that the business of the 9th House is 'Nation Building: A Joint Task', and due to the manner of the emergence of the leadership of the House, the members, including the opposition, agreed that it would truly be a joint task. from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS
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Kaduna Quarantines 50 Inter-State Travellers

[Premium Times] The Kaduna State government says 50 persons were quarantined at the National Youth Service Corps camp for violating the inter-state travel ban, the state's Standing Committee on COVID-19. from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS
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Africa: How South Africa Denies Refugees Their Rights - What Needs to Change

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa hosted about 273,488 refugees and asylum seekers, of whom 84% come from sub-Saharan Africa, in 2018 - the latest period for which figures are available. They come mostly from Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The main reasons for fleeing to South Africa are to escape poverty, political violence and war. via LATEST NEWS
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Africa: The Flawed Logic Behind French Military Interventions on the Continent

[The Conversation Africa] Two French soldiers have died during military operations in Mali taking part in Operation Barkhane in recent weeks. This follows the death of 13 soldiers in a helicopter crash in November 2019. With 5,100 troops concentrated principally in Mali, Niger and Chad, the main function of Operation Barkhane is to combat jihadist groups in the region. It represents France's largest overseas military operation in Africa since the Algerian War in the 1950s. via LATEST NEWS
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President Buhari Replaces Late Ebonyi Ex-Lawmaker On Federal Character Commission Board

President Muhammadu Buhari has replaced a former House of Representative member, Tobias Okwuru, who was named as a member of the Federal Character Commission board two months after his death. The appointment of the late Okwuru alongside 37 others was contained in a letter Buhari sent to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation on April 28, 2020. But in a letter on Tuesday, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, said Buhari had requested the replacement of four nominees including Okwuru.  He said, “In compliance with the provision of section 156(1) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, I write to request for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of the following four nominees as members of the Federal Character Commission as replacement of my earlier submission for Delta, Ebonyi, Lagos and Nasarawa states,” the President’s letter read. Aside Okwuru, those replaced are Moses A (Delta), Afamefuna Osi (Ebonyi), Wasiu Kayode (Lagos) and Alakayi Mamman (Nasarawa)....
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PDP Backs Governor Wike On Demolition Of Hotels In Rivers Despite Public Criticism

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday supervised the demolition of a hotel and other business facilities in Eleme Local Government Area of the state after they violated the lockdown order put in place to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. Despite criticisms that have greeted the action of Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, over the demolition of two hotels in Port Harcourt, the state capital,  Peoples Democratic Party has thrown its weight behind him, saying he acted in the interest of his people. Wike had on Sunday personally monitored the demolition of Prudent Hotel, Eleme, and Etemeteh Hotel in Onne Local Government Area of the state for allegedly flouting the state' Executive Order put in place to curb the spread of Coronavirus.  Human rights organisations have described the action of the governor as impunity and a reminder of the military era.  Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday supervised the demolition of a hotel and other business fac...
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DJ Mic Smith ft. Ckay, Blaqbonez, Pappy Kojo, & more - Juju

Juju cover art Overview of DJ Mic Smith ft. Ckay, Blaqbonez, Pappy Kojo, & more - Juju   Ghanaian disk jockey DJ Mic Smith aka the "Shutdown King" is out with a new single, titled "Juju" . The song is a star studded affair, and it features several artists from the African continent namely CKay, Blaqbonez, T'neeya, Pappy Kojo, Kweku Afro , and J.Derobie . The joint was produced by Kayso . Check it out below.   See also: DJ Mic Smith ft. Mugeez & Kwesi Arthur - Dripping   Listen to "Juju" by DJ Mic Smith Check out other Latest Content KiDi - Say Cheese S3fa - Memories KiDi ft. Adina - One Man Chivv ft. King Promise - Give Me KiDi - Blue (The EP) M.anifest ft. Kelvyn Boy & Kel P - We No Dey Hear Mugeez - Six In Da Morning D-Black - Ebaa Over Bo Joey B ft. Sarkodie - La Bamba Magnom - Take Over Joey B - Lava Feels (Compilation) Becca - Overcome M.anifest - No Long Talk E.L – Azonto Gaza Boye ‘The Genius’ ft. Skill...
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