CBN Urges Nigerians to Handle Naira With Pride, Dignity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged Nigerians, particularly traders and other frequent cash handlers, to treat the naira with care, pride and dignity to prolong the…
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South Africa: 11 Women Found Dead in Ekurhuleni in 10 Weeks
By Halimatu Abdulkadiri
South African police have confirmed the discovery of another woman’s body in the Ekurhuleni municipality, east of Johannesburg, bringing the number of women found dead in the area over the past 10 weeks to 11.
Police said the latest body was discovered around midday on Sunday in an open area after a security company vehicle patrolling the vicinity spotted it and alerted authorities.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Brenda Muridili, confirmed the discovery but said the identity, age and cause of…
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