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A Bill to raise the minimum age of sexual consent in the Philippines from 12 to 16 has moved closer towards becoming law, after senators approved its final reading.

Philippines senate backs bill raising sexual consent age from 12 to 16

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R&B superstar R. Kelly denied allegations he sexually abused women and girls in his first public comments since being indicted last month.

R. Kelly: I will prove my innocence

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The Nigeria Police Force says its investigation shows that Boko Haram, Ansaru and other terror groups are getting support from some Nigerians.

Katsina health worker: Why I treat bandits

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Lucy Iziegbe, a Person with Albinism (PWA) and current Miss Philanthropy Nigeria, has called for an end to all forms of discrimination against PWA.

Beauty queen: Stop discrimination against albinos

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The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Minister Mr. Sunday Dare has commended Total E&P Nigeria Ltd for their commitment towards the Development of Basketball as well as the Youth.

Ministry: Virtual youth conference to host 10,000 participants

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An emergency services crew works to evacuate people and put out fire after an explosion hit an apartment building in Annedal, central Gothenburg, Sweden September 28, 2021. Larsson Rosvall - TT News Agency-via REUTERS

Explosion hits building in Sweden’s Gothenburg

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Kaduna: 42 killed in attacks, reprisals

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Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde, says he's opening discussions with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to get a sufficient supply for residents of the state.

Governor Makinde: Oyo government in talks with private sector to develop Ado-Awaye lake

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Facebook spending $50 million to ‘responsibly’ build the metaverse

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The Commissioner for Health, Dr Pabara Newton-Igwele, disclosed this on Monday in Yenagoa at the inauguration of the enrolment exercise.

Bayelsa government inaugurates basic health enrolment fund

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A suppoter tries to display All Progressives Congress (APC) party flag on a pole, during incumbent President Mohammadu Buhari's presidential campaign rally at the Sanni Abacha Stadium in Kano, on January 31, 2019. - Buhari has flag off campaign in Kano, the commercial nerve centre of northern Nigeria to seek re-election at the forthcoming February polls. (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP) (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images)

Anambra election: APC asks EFCC to probe state’s funds

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Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that the Senate on resumption of plenary will further probe the NNPC on diversion of dividends from the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG).

Senator Saraki tasks Nigerian pharmacists on excellent service delivery

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Senator Sheriff: APC’ll rule Nigeria for 40 years

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The wife of the Ondo State Governor, Betty Akeredolu, has unveiled an initiative ”Yellow Card” to identify early warning signs of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in schools.

Betty Akeredolu: I’m building technology leaders to solve problems of Nigerians

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Gombe takes delivery of medical equipment

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