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Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 9th December 2019

Village Reporter
Nigerian Newspaper Headlines These are our newspaper headlines for today Monday; 9th, December. Buhari Reacts To Anthony Joshua’s Victory President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the comeback victory of Anthony Joshua against Andy Ruiz on Saturday. The president in a statement signed by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser to the on Media and Publicity, rejoiced with Joshua for regaining his belts… Read More
Human Rights 

Human Rights Day celebrates ‘tremendous activism’ of the world’s young people

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They are the ones who are “bringing human rights to life”, as UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated in his message for the day.  “Globally, young people are marching, organizing, and speaking out: For the right to a healthy environment, for the equal rights of women and girls, to participate in decision-making, and to express their opinions freely”, he said.  “They are marching for their… Read More
Human Rights 

Monday’s Daily Brief: increasing inequality, human rights and climate, civil war crimes, Ethiopia reforms

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Inequality risks splitting society apart ‘on scale not seen since industrial revolution’ A new generation of inequalities risks splitting communities around the world on a scale not seen since the industrial revolution. That’s the message from the 2019 Human Development Report, produced by the UN Development Programme, UNDP. The report suggests that, although people worldwide have seen some… Read More
Africa 

Sudan slashes troop numbers in Yemen – PM

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Sudan has reduced its military strength in Yemen, according to an announcement made by its Prime Minister. Abdalla Hamdok said that 10.000 Sudanese troops have returned home from the initial 15.000, fighting in Yemen as part of the Saudi Arabian-led coalition. This is part of a systematic move to eventually withdrawing all Sudanese soldiers from the conflict zone. “But the… Read More
Africa 

South Sudan rivals to hold talks in Juba

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South Sudan’s exiled rebel leader Riek Machar is due to meet with president Salva Kiir in Juba on Tuesday. Machar’s visit was confirmed to Radio Tamazuj by the deputy spokesman of the opposition forces. The two protagonists are expected to discuss issues seen as critical to the realisation of the peace accord signed in September of last year. Some of… Read More