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Nigeria: Govt Unveils Portal for Sale of New Houses, Pledges to Ensure Transparency
[This Day] The federal government yesterday launched a portal that will enable Nigerians carry out all their transactions in the purchase of Renewed Hope Housing estates nationwide, insisting that no citizen needs to know anyone in government once they qualify for the scheme.
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Keeping history alive important | News, Sports, Jobs - The Herald Star
Two of those who were true American heroes were recognized on Thursday, when the legacy of Jerome and John “Ellis” Edwards was commemorated at Historic Fort
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Costa Rican Man Sentenced for Smuggling Over 4,000 Pounds of Marijuana
Luis Orellana-Orellana, 59, of Costa Rica, was sentenced by Judge Wilma Lewis to 37 months incarceration after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 4,000 pounds of marijuana on board a vessel subject to jurisdiction of the United States, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith
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‘I am a pastor, not a politician’ - Firebrand clergyman, Bishop Rowan Edwards says he wants to remain non-partisan to fulfil his mandate
Two of Jamaica’s more prominent pastors said that while the formation of another political party is good for democracy, they have no intention of being a candidate when the newly formed Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP) contests the next general
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Coping With Grief During The Holidays - The Oklahoma Eagle
www.vitas.com 'Who’s going to carve the turkey this year? Grandpa always did it…' “I don’t have the energy or desire to shop, decorate or visit others this Christmas.” “I just want to erase Chanukah this year. I’ll just feel too empty without my husband to
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Ghana: Jk Horgle Receives Transformational Business Excellence in Oil And Gas Award
[Ghanaian Times] The Chief Executive Officer of J.K Horgle Transport and Company Ltd, a petroleum haulage transportation company has been awarded the Transformational Business Excellence in Oil and Gas Downstream Award at the 7th Edition of Ghana Energy Awards held at the Labadi Beach in Accra.
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Early Sermon for Abolition
On this date in 1791, Jonathan Edwards Jr. (1745-1801) preached a strong anti-slavery sermon before the Connecticut Society for the Promotion of Freedom and for the Relief of Persons unlawfully holden in Bondage. Edwards was a Congregationalist minister, like his more famous father, and later
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OWTU on Paria diving tragedy: Families still awaiting justice, compensation - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
ON September 9, two days before three people, including two officials from state-owned Paria Fuel Trading Company, are to reappear in court in connection with the 2022 Paria diving tragedy, several people gathered in Pointe-a-Pierre to remind the public about the upcoming case. Christopher Jac
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Pharrell Williams’ rare medical condition is the reason he used Lego in his biopic 'Piece by Piece' - Face2Face Africa
Singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams is the focus of a new documentary chronicling his journey to fame, but, presented in a unique twist-everyone in the film is depicted as animated Lego figures. In the documentary 'Piece by Piece,' released this month, Pharrell explained that using Lego figurines
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Recap: HHPH Kicks Off Hip-Hop History Month With 'Remixing Public Health' Gala In NYC
Hip-Hop History Month kicked off in NYC with the 2023 "Remixing Public Health" Gala by HHPH, founded by Dr. Olajide Williams & Doug E. Fresh. The post Recap: HHPH Kicks Off Hip-Hop History Month With 'Remixing Public Health' Gala In NYC appeared first on Black America Web.
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Baltimore Museum of Art spotlights quilted art of Elizabeth Talford Scott
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO “Eyewinkers, Tumbleturds, and Candlebugs: The Art of Elizabeth Talford Scott,” an exhibition comprising19 of Scott’s intricately stitched and colorfully adorned fabricated works […] The post Baltimore Museum of Art spotlights quilted a
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Minimum Wage And Paid Sick Leave To Be Implemented For New York Uber And Lyft Drivers | Essence
Ride share drivers in New York state can look forward to more equitable treatment in the near future. In response to a $328 million to settle wage theft claims, Uber […] The post Minimum Wage And Paid Sick Leave To Be Implemented For New York Uber And Lyft Drivers appeared first on Essence.
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Black Author Publishes Children’s Book To Empower Black Families In Health Conversations
'The Big Family Trip' children's book was created to help guide families into those important conversations about health and wellness. The post Black Author Publishes Children’s Book To Empower Black Families In Health Conversations appeared first on Black America Web.
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Edwards, Donna (1958 - )
Donna Edwards is a Democratic member of U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 4th Congressional District of Maryland since 2008. Early in 2009 she was among a group of U.S. Congress members who were handcuffed and arrested while protesting the expulsion of aid groups from Darfur in front
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Diddy’s Former Bad Boy President Harve Pierre Sued For Sexual Assault
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Former Bad Boy label President Harve Pierre is being sued by his ex-assistant for abusing his power and raping her, a lawsuit claims. It seems that Bad
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NCU to cut salaries, adjusts operations due to COVID-19
Northern Caribbean University (NCU) has announced a 10-per cent salary cut for all its employees effective June 1 in response to reduced revenue inflows caused by the COVID-19
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AMANDA EDWARDS ENDORSES ROYCE WEST
Endorsement Caps Off Three-Week Period That Includes Endorsements from Major Unions, Congressional Black Caucus PAC
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‘We hate the soldier dem’ - Irate Tivoli residents protest alleged beatings by security forces
Tivoli Gardens residents have accused members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) of physical abuse and of threatening to shoot indiscriminately at young men in the
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DRC : Israel repatriates military instructors from DRC after Hamas attack
The consequences of the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October were soon felt as far away as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In the hours following the offensive launched from the Gaza Strip, Tel Aviv recalled nearly 360,000
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Kalonzo rejects Ruto's offer, opts to lead opposition
Kalonzo said he cannot join a government that has already failed to deliver its promises to the people.
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'Insecure' Writer Grace Edwards On The Value Of Complex Stories About Black Women
She talks about joining the writers room in Season 4, learning to let characters make mistakes and giving Jodie Landon her flowers in "Jodie," a "Daria" spinoff.
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Gonzales sees hope for Trinidad and Tobago in CCC graduates
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Graduates of the 2023 CCC cycle at their graduation ceremony, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts, Port of Spain, on November 10. - Grevic Alvarado Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonzales said the graduation of 826
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GG grants early release to Canadian serving time for drug smuggling
A Canadian man who was sentenced to two years and six months for attempting to smuggle 20 pounds of cocaine from Jamaica has been granted an early release by Governor General Sir Patrick
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Blacks in Alabama Gain Congressional Seat After Lawsuit Prompts Redrawn Map | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Alabama’s defiance is striking and nearly unprecedented in this country’s history. A recent report offers important color and context,” said Alex Aronson, a judicial accountability advocate and former chief counsel to US Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. “This is not an organic
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HILL TO DIE ON
Cabinet Minister Aubyn Hill on Wednesday declared his support for Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Middle East, calling it independent of any Holness administration position or policy. Hill, the minister of industry, investment,...
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JUST IN: Nigeria's Mixed Relay team sets new National Record at Olympic Games
Although they fell short of advancing to the final, the team put up a valiant effort. The post JUST IN: Nigeria's Mixed Relay team sets new National Record at Olympic Games appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The Disturbing Elon Musk Donald Trump Collab
The upcoming presidential election promises to be the most consequential one in American history. Recently, the Republican candidate, Trump, has attracted a very high-profile supporter who has promised to unload a boatload of money to his campaign. The tech visionary, Elon Musk, has joined
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Crusader evaluates Top 5 Prospects 2020 NBA Mock Draft | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The 6-foot -3 star out of Georgia is known as a powerful guard with elite length and explosiveness, according to pro
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Ex-TT cyclist Varun Maharajh held after high-speed Florida chase –
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Sports Varun Maharajh - FORMER national cyclist Varun Maharajh, 31, was arrested in Port St Lucie, Florida on Sunday night, after a frenetic police chase which began at Indian River County, 36 miles away. Maharajh, who holds three
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