Fresh Controversy Over Review of Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration

[Vanguard] When it was reported few weeks ago that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji and members of the Olubadan-in-Council had finally accepted the review of the 1957 Olubadan chieftaincy declaration, many residents in of Oyo State and be…

[Vanguard] When it was reported few weeks ago that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji and members of the Olubadan-in-Council had finally accepted the review of the 1957 Olubadan chieftaincy declaration, many residents in of Oyo State and beyond thought that curtains had been drawn on the controversial issue. It was reported then that the monarch and all his thirteen-member Olubadan in council, in a closed door meeting, had given their nod that Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who had set up a judicial committee,

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President Assures Non-Interference in Religious Affairs

[Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow, on Sunday June 25, assured the Banjul Muslim elders and Muslim religious leaders from across the country, that his government will leave all religious matters, with the religious leaders of all denominations, without i…

[Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow, on Sunday June 25, assured the Banjul Muslim elders and Muslim religious leaders from across the country, that his government will leave all religious matters, with the religious leaders of all denominations, without interference or intimidation to practitioners.

source: AllAfrica News: Gambia

Bafuloto Medina Nemasu Imam, Kabilo Head and Others Bailed

[Foroyaa] On Friday 23 June 2017, the Imam and the kabilo Head of Bafuloto Medina Nemasu were arrested and taken to Brusubi police station, after they were called to report at the Brikama Police station for a discussion. Alhagie Ceesay, Imam, kabilo He…

[Foroyaa] On Friday 23 June 2017, the Imam and the kabilo Head of Bafuloto Medina Nemasu were arrested and taken to Brusubi police station, after they were called to report at the Brikama Police station for a discussion. Alhagie Ceesay, Imam, kabilo Head Alhagie Jobe, Dulo Sanneh and Kebba Drammeh, were called to report to the Brikama police station for a discussion but Alhagie Ceesay, Imam, and kabilo Head Alhagie Jobe were arrested, whilst Dulo Sanneh and Kebba Drammeh were away and unable to come to the station.

source: AllAfrica News: Gambia

Free Surgery Operation At Soma Health Centre in September

[Foroyaa] This is to inform the general public that there will be free surgical operations by a group of Spanish Doctors, to be held at the Soma Health Centre, in September, 2017. The group has three teams of specialist doctors that comprise burn, eye …

[Foroyaa] This is to inform the general public that there will be free surgical operations by a group of Spanish Doctors, to be held at the Soma Health Centre, in September, 2017. The group has three teams of specialist doctors that comprise burn, eye and plastic surgeon specialists. The operations will be carried out free of charge and if one is also admitted, feeding will be taken care of by them. Free transport will be provided for those coming from the Kombo area and after the operation; patients will be refunde

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Kameta Wants Early World Championships Preps

[Nation] Boxing Association of Kenya (BAK) president, John Kameta is in Nairobi to meet officials from the Ministry of Sports to make early preparations the International Boxing Association (AIBA) World Championships in August.

[Nation] Boxing Association of Kenya (BAK) president, John Kameta is in Nairobi to meet officials from the Ministry of Sports to make early preparations the International Boxing Association (AIBA) World Championships in August.

source: AllAfrica News: Kenya

Alleged Rhino Poaching Syndicate Arrested At North West Game Reserve

[News24Wire] New details about a convicted rhino poacher, his syndicate of accomplices and their alleged inside source who allegedly showed them the locations of rhinos at an exclusive North West game reserve, emerged in a Zeerust courtroom this week.T…

[News24Wire] New details about a convicted rhino poacher, his syndicate of accomplices and their alleged inside source who allegedly showed them the locations of rhinos at an exclusive North West game reserve, emerged in a Zeerust courtroom this week.The evidence emerged when three suspects, charged with illegal rhino poaching, appeared in the local magistrate's court.

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Diezani Bribe – How INEC Officials Received N264.8 Million – Witness

[Vanguard] A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, heard that some officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, received about N264.8 million to rig the 2015 general elections.

[Vanguard] A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, heard that some officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, received about N264.8 million to rig the 2015 general elections.

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Yoruba Leaders Make Fresh Call for Restructuring

[Vanguard] Few days after the former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd) called for restructuring of the country in order to quell growing agitations from ethnic groups, some notable Yoruba leaders have made a similar call, adding that im…

[Vanguard] Few days after the former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd) called for restructuring of the country in order to quell growing agitations from ethnic groups, some notable Yoruba leaders have made a similar call, adding that implementation of the 2014 National Conference report would douse the tension in the polity.

source: AllAfrica News: Nigeria