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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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POPE FRANCIS ARRIVED CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC TODAY,TO PREACH PEACE TO THEM.

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                   Today sunday,Pope Francis landed in the capital of Central African Republic to begin the final leg of his first African trip and deliver a message of reconciliation and peace to a nation that have been having religious clashes between Muslims and Christians.The visit of the Pope to the country will be his first trip to a combat zone and his arrival is being welcomed by both majority Christians and the Muslim minority,both of whom hope his presence can foster renewed dialogue and ease violence.
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WILLIAM & KATE,SHOWS OFF NEW PHOTOS OF THEIR DAUGHTER ''PRINCESS CHARLOTTE'',TODAY.

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                    Few hours ago on the British Monarchy official page,two new cute photos of the daughter of William and Kate {Duke and Duchess of Cambridge} and they capture the photos ''The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to be able to share two new photographs of Princess Charlotte.They were taken by the Duchess in the early November at their home in Norfolk.The Duke and Duchess continue to receive warm messages about Princess Charlotte from all around the world and they hope that everyone enjoys these lovely photos as much as they do''She looks sooo cute.More photos below.                                                                                                     ...
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RUSSIAN PRESIDENT PUTIN,SIGNED A DECREE THAT IMPOSED AN ECONOMY SANCTIONS ON TURKEY.

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                Today sunday,it was reported that the President of Russia Vladimir Putin has signed a decree imposing economic sanctions against Turkey after the country shot down a Russian war-plane.Entering into force immediately,the Presidential decree said a ban of charter flights from Russia to Turkey will be introduced,and Russian tourism operators should stop selling tour packages to Turkey.Also,Turkish transportation companies shall be restricted in their operations in Russian Territories,while the import of certain goods from Turkey will be halted.
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KANO STATE SENATOR ''SHEHU SANI'',DASHED OUT A THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED JAMB FORMS TODAY.

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                Today sunday,the Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District and Chairman Senate Committee on Local and Foreign debt,Senator Shehu Sani handed over free JAMB registration forms to one thousand two hundred students in the state.The first phase of the beneficiaries were selected from Kawo Hayin Banki,Kakuri,Ungwar Shanu,Ungwar Muazu,Tudun-Nupawa,Zango,Tudun-Wada,Ungwar Sanusi,Kinkinau,Badarawa and Ungwar Kagi.Addressing the beneficiaries at his Tudun-Wada campaign office during the presentation of the Free JAMB forms,Senator Sani said the decision to pay the registration fees was to encourage children of the poor to attain higher education.According to him,education unarguably is the power and it is only with sound education that any individual can be independent minded,acquire knowledge to break shackles of poverty as well as become self-reliant.He also Identified education as the panacea for addressing societal ill...
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T.B JOSHUA,HIS TRUSTEES AND BUILDING ENGINEERS,TO FACE TRIAL TOMORROW.

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                     According to the Deputy Director,Public Affairs,Ministry of Justice,Bola Akingbabe,who confirmed that tomorrow monday,the Lagos state government is to arraign in court trustees of Synagogue church and the building engineers contracted to supervise their church,that ended up collapsing.Senior pastor of the church,TB Joshua is one of the trustees and they will be arraigned at the Ikeja High court.A Coroner,Magistrate Oyetade Komolafe,had ruled that the Synagogue church and its contractors were essentially negligent in the collapse of a building that killed 116 people on September twelve twenty,fourteen.More photos below.                                                                            
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