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Year: 2019

Development Health Advice 

One third of poorer countries face both undernutrition and obesity: WHO report

Global Author
A new report, published in the British medical science publication The Lancet on Monday, suggests that, globally, almost 2.3 billion children and adults are overweight, and more than 150 million children are stunted, and warns that undernutrition and obesity can lead to effects across generations.  We are facing a new nutrition reality. All relevant policies and investments must be radically… Read More
Africa 

South Africa: Julius Malema re-elected as EFF leader

Village Reporter
Former leader of the radical South African left, Julius Malema, was unsurprisingly reappointed on Saturday night at the head of his party, the Combatants for Economic Freedom (EFF), meeting in Congress in Johannesburg. “For the position of president, it is Mr. Julius Malema,” Terry Tselane, a private company official in charge of organizing the election, told the 3,000 party delegates.… Read More
Africa 

Popular Kenyan artist fears for his life after releasing controversial song

Village Reporter
Kenyan artists King Kaka has asked for protection after his controversial song criticising politics, corruption and elections among other problems in the East African nation. Kenyan Rapper Kennedy Ombima popularly known as King Kaka / Kaka Sungura in his song Wajinga Nyinyi (you are fools) highlighted all the corruption scandals that have rocked Kenya recently, blamed the population of electing… Read More
Nigeria News and Headlines 

Saving Innocent Lives: Witchcraft Allegations and Native Medicine in Edo State

Leo Igwe
Intervening in cases of witchcraft allegations and witch hunting is a moral duty. It is a social obligation that should be fulfilled. Victims of witchcraft allegations are usually defenceless, helpless vulnerable members of the population, children, elderly persons and people living with disabilities. Witch persecution takes various forms: torture, banishment and trial by ordeal. Witchcraft accusation is a form of… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian Musician, Duncan Mighty, Kidnapped In Imo

Village Reporter
Musician, Duncan Okechukwu popularly known as Duncan Mighty, has been reportedly kidnapped in Owerri, capital of Imo State. His friend and billionaire club-owner, Cubana Chief Priest, made this known on Saturday via a post on Instagram where he said, “He was beaten and abducted by the gunmen amid gunshots.” The 36-year-old Rivers State-born musician, who fondly describes himself as ‘Port… Read More