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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). “We will take democracy seriously, Democracy is very tough but it is the best form of government,” he said upon his emergence on Sunday in Guinea-Bissau. Tinubu succeeds President Umaro Embalo of Guinea Bissau as ECOWAS chair. Tinubu’s emergence was announced at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS. The 63rd Ordinary Session summit was the first engagement of the President within the African continent since he assumed office on May 29, 2023.

Oh, mama Africa! who has bewitched you? A continent where everything needed to make A country great is in ascendency, Yet, its people keep wallowing in poverty and perplexity. Africa is great! Yes, Africa is great, But its leaders do not acknowledge this fact, I Hope we can all relate. A continent where if you're honest, The system can manipulate you to become dishonest. Oh, mama Africa! Who has bewitched you? A continent where fighting corruption is more Dangerous than holding the tail of a python, Because its politicians do not want it to be Fought, they'll come after you like a marathon. A continent where corruption is spoken against in forums, But it is accepted in our bedrooms. Sometimes, I fear for the lives of those who Have decided to fight corruption in Africa, Because to fight corruption in Africa, you have to be resolute, Else, you'll become late. Oh, mama Africa! who has bewitched you? A continent where politicians suddenly become hostile to trut

 Senegal's President, Macky Sall has officially disclosed that he will not be seeking for another term in office when his term expires next month.  The most anticipated announcement was made in an address to the Nation on July 3, 2023, which brings an end to the rumors that he had envisaged to run for a contentious third term. Senegal, a country in West Africa has for the past few months been plunged into a state of anarchy and deadly protests, following the arrest of a key opposition candidate Ousmane Sonko, which led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties. Source:Aljazeera. com

 One of the finalists who led Ketasco to the finals of the 2021 edition of the popular National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) competition, James Lutterodt has reportedly passed away.  According to reports, James mysteriously died from food poison, as preparations were underway for him to leave the country to the United States to further his education at Howard University.  My thoughts and words are with the bereaved family. May the good Lord grant him eternal rest in his bossom. Source: Peacefmonline. com

  BBC Homepage Skip to content Accessibility Help Sign in More menu Search BBC BBC News Menu Tech ADVERTISEMENT Children as young as nine expose  to pornography according to a research. Published 5 days ago Share IMAGE SOURCE, GETTY IMAGES By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Children are being exposed to online pornography from as young as nine, according to a study for the children's commissioner for England. A quarter of 16-21-year-olds first saw pornography on the internet while still at primary school, it suggests. By the age of 13, 50% had been exposed to it. The findings have been linked to low self-esteem among young people and harmful views of sex and relationships. Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza said it was "deeply concerning". In a nationally representative survey of more than 1,000 16-21-year-olds, 38% had found pornographic content accidentally. ADVERTISEMENT Joanne Schneider's son stumbled across a pornography website, aged eight, after typing swear