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APPLE'S STATEMENT ON MINERALS MUST BE 'VERIFIED'-DRC. (PHOTO).

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 Apple's statement on minerals must be 'verified': DRC International lawyers for the Democratic Republic of Congo welcomed Apple's decision to stop sourcing minerals from there due to worsening conflict, but said they would press ahead with their cases against the company in Europe. Criminal complaints were filed against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium this week on behalf of DR Congo, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain, Reuters reported. DR Congo is a major source of tin, tantalum and tungsten, so-called 3T minerals used in computers and mobile phones. But some artisanal mines are run by armed groups involved in massacres, rapes and other crimes, say UN experts and rights groups. 'Satisfaction and caution' Apple said on Tuesday that it strongly disputes the claims and has told suppliers they must not use the minerals in question sourced from DR Congo or Rwanda. The lawyers representing DR Congo said on Wednesday they w...
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WHEAT FARMERS IN KANO STATE,WANTS F.G TO BAN IMPORTATION OF WHEAT.

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                          Today sunday,the Kano Chairman and Deputy National President of FAN,Mr Faruk Rabi'u,made the call to the Federal Government when he spoke to News Agency of NAN today sunday in an interview.He said ''The Federal Government can use less than one quater of the money to support wheat farmers and boost the production of the commodity in the country.The ban of the importation of wheat was necessary if the government was serious on tackling the unemployment challenges,especially among the rural dwellers in the country.Our major challenges are lack of combine harvesters and ready market.Once these problems are solved,we can feed West Africa countries with commodity.More inputs should be provided to our members to encourage them to go into wheat production''.
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9 GEORGIA COPS,FIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATH OF A NIGERIAN STUDENT,MATTHEW AJIBADE.

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                                                                 According to Georgia authorities who announced on friday that Nine Georgia cops have been fied in connection with the death of a 21 year old student in Savannah,Geaorgia.The sacks are related to the case of Matthew Ajibade,who died in an isolation cell on New Year's day,said Gena Bilbo,the Chatham County Sheriff's spokeswoman.Two of the nine deputies who were fired had been on paid leave.Ajibade who was from Nigeria,was arrested on January 1,after police received a phone call about a domestic disturbance.Authorities arrived and saw Ajibade holding a women under a blanket,according to an incident report,her face was bruised and her nose was bleeding.The Sheriff's office said Ajibade became combative during the booking process.His family has hired Mark O'Mark,a C...
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THINGS YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT BANANA.

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                       A lot of people do complain about banana's may be because banana is too sweet,and they just feel that it must be bad for their health.Recent researched has shown over time that banana have some health benefits,and they are:1.It reduces depression.2.It Regulates the bowel system.3.It Reduce blood pressure and risk of heart disease. 4.It helps our bones grow stronger. 5.It helps individuals to quit smoking.6.It helps to prevent anemia.7.It provides us with energy.8.It reduces menstrual pains.9.It powers our brains and 10.It helps prevent ulcer.It is very important for you to note that they have different types of bananas,you can consult your nutritionist for further details or always check my health tips page to find out in future for more on bananas.
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