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2 weeks ago | 
medium.com | Matthew Ma |Matthew Huei-Ming Ma
Nestled in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise known for its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and exotic wildlife. As a popular tourist destination, it attracts millions of visitors each year. However, travelers to this idyllic island should be aware of its strict stance on electronic cigarettes. Sri Lanka enforces a comprehensive ban on the possession, sale, and use of e-cigarettes, including those without nicotine.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
libdemvoice.org | Matthew Ma |Matthew Huei-Ming Ma |Mark Cox |Simon McGrath |Steve Trevethan
It’s back-to-back by-election gargantuan week for by-elections as we see 16 held this Thursday. It was another disaster week for Labour: they only held half of the 8 seats they were defending, losing 3 seats to the Tories and 1 to the Greens. The Tories and Plaid Cymru both held onto all their seats (2 and 1 respectively). The Lib Dems were the only party to be contesting all 16, holding 4 out of 5 seats.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
hackernoon.com | Matthew Huei-Ming Ma
Amidst the overall market's sluggish phase, there's heightened interest in tokens related to the Bitcoin ecosystem, demonstrating relative strength. As the Bitcoin halving countdown begins, which segments and tracks within the Bitcoin ecosystem deserve attention? Besides BCH, which halving-themed coins should we watch? What major upgrades are expected for Inscriptions and Runes post-halving? What key developments are anticipated in the Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem?
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
247ureports.com | A M Modibbo |Matthew Huei-Ming Ma |Julius Ogunro
To say Nigerians are hungry is an understatement. Nigerians are indeed starving. No bag of grains goes below 50,000 Naira. Some are above 70,000 Naira while just eight years back no bag of grain was up to 10,000 including the mighty foreign rice. Spaghetti is now above 15,000 Naira while a kilogram of cooking gas is heading to 1,500 Naira. The Dollar of course is above 1,600 and aiming for 2,000 to the Naira.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
247ureports.com | Matthew Huei-Ming Ma |Bello Mukhtar |A M Modibbo |Matthew Ma
“As leaders of our respective religious communities, we carry a significant responsibility towards our followers. We must understand that our words hold immense power, and we should be mindful of their potential impact on those around us. Our words can have a profound effect on people’s lives, either positively or negatively. Therefore, it is crucial that we carefully consider the language we use, the tone we adopt, and the message we communicate.
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Feb 23, 2024 | 
247ureports.com | Julius Ogunro |Hassan Gimba |Matthew Huei-Ming Ma
All three leading political parties are facing serious difficulties conducting their primaries for the Edo State gubernatorial election. The PDP has produced two candidates. The APC produced three in the initial botched exercise. LP has not conducted its, but a leading aspirant and former NBA Chairman, Olumide Akpata has accused the party in a curious letter to INEC of being unprepared for the election and having ulterior motives.
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Feb 21, 2024 | 
247ureports.com | Matthew Huei-Ming Ma |Hassan Gimba |Charles Dickson |Abiodun Komolafe |Matthew Ma
“To effectively address the problem of impunity, we need to consider several measures aimed at ensuring that wrongdoers are held responsible for their actions. One of the most crucial steps in this regard is strengthening the legal system by making it more efficient, transparent, and accessible to citizens.
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Feb 10, 2024 | 
247ureports.com | Abiodun Komolafe |Emeka Oraetoka |Matthew Huei-Ming Ma |Hassan Gimba
Thank God Ekiti school children and their teachers who were kidnapped on Monday, January 29, 2024, have now been released and reunited with their families. May the ‘Land of Honour’ never witness such a horrible experience again!Yours sincerely also join other well-meaning Nigerians to commiserate with those who lost loved ones to the two tragedies.
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Feb 6, 2024 | 
independent.ng | Matthew Ma |Matthew Huei-Ming Ma
MATTHEW MA Nigerian society should never make such assumptions. Instead, we should encourage people to seek professional support and counseling when they are sick. Seeking care can help patients explore all potential causes of their illness, including more complex and underlying issues. Therefore, it’s essential to avoid stigmatizing the sick or casting blame for their conditions. By doing so, we can create a culture of compassion and understanding towards those facing health challenges.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
independent.ng | Matthew Ma |Matthew Huei-Ming Ma
A judicial system that is unable to investigate and prosecute offenders or that is perceived as corrupt or influenced by political or other interests can further undermine public trust in the system. This can contribute to a culture of impunity where individuals do not believe that they will be held accountable for their actions. This, in turn, can lead to an increase in crime and a breakdown of social order.
