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US Visa Ban Has Been Placed On Nigerians Allegedly Undermining Electoral Processes

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The United States of America has imposed visa restrictions on some Nigerians who are believed to have undermined electoral processes in the run up to the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. The move also target individuals accused of to have undermined the November 2019 governorship polls in Kogi and Bayelsa. Morgan Ortagus, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. MsOrtagus said those affected were working to “undermine the Nigerian democratic process or for organising election-related violence”. “The Department of State emphasises…

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FG Ban On Alcohol In Sachets, Polythene

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FG bans alcohol in satchets, polythene and some glass. The Federal Government has indicated plans to completely phase out high concentration of alcohol in sachet and small Polyethylene Terephthalate and glass bottles in the country. TellAfrica learnt that the moves are contained in a statement by the Director-General of the National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye on Saturday titled: ‘NAFDAC cautions on alcohol abuse.’ She said, “NAFDAC under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Health, once again, wishes to bring to the attention…

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Trump Signs Executive Order Banning TikTok

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The clock is now ticking on TikTok since President Trump signed an executive order banning the popular app from operating in the US if it isn’t sold by its Chinese-owned parent company in 45 days. Microsoft has shown interest to buy the app, which boasts about 100 million American users. President Trump added that any TikTok deal would also need to include a “substantial amount of money” coming to the US Treasury. TikTok is not the only platform on the chopping block. Trump issued a similar declaration for WeChat, a…

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Jamaica’s Supreme Court Let School Ban Dreadlocks

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-Sayo Johnson Jamaica’s Supreme court ruled that a school was allowed to ban a 5 year old girl to cut her dreadlocks to be allowed to attend her classes. People see this as a fight to end discrimination against people who wear their natural, including Rastafarians. I think the case has no merit seeing that dreadlocks is native to their country. Stay Safe <3

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South Africa: The Significance Of Alcohol Ban Amid Pandemic

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The sales of liquor in many countries have been deemed essential during the social isolation, however, South Africa has taken a different approach. South Africa has been on lockdown since March 26, in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19, like many other States. The restrictions in SA are among some of the strictest in the world. For instance, you may only leave your home if you provide an essential service, or need to procure essential goods like food or medicine. Despite the restrictions, South Africa has also banned…

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Sale Of Menthol Cigarettes And Tobacco Prohibited In Ireland From Today

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The Sale of Menthol cigarettes and tobacco becomes prohibited from today.   This ban stems down from the a European Court of Justice ruling four years ago which declared that the flavouring is used to increase the attractiveness of  cigarettes.   All tobacco products with flavours, with the exception of menthol, were first prohibited in 2016. However, the banning of menthol cigarettes was pushed out until this year.   “Menthol, by its pleasant flavour, makes tobacco products more attractive to consumers and … reducing the attractiveness of those products may contribute to…

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