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Month: August 2020

OP-ED Opinions 

International Youth Day 2020: A Demography Dancing On Cliff By Opeyemi Oriniowo

Elwin Mandowa,
Last week was the commemoration of yet another international youth day. Notably marked on August 7, 2020 with this year’s theme being “Youth Engagement for Global Action” as projected by the United Nations for all member countries. This year’s theme sought to highlight the ways in which the engagement of young people at the local, national and global levels is enriching national and… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Thoughts On Resisting The Injustice Of Secret And Discriminatory Job Recruitments By Sesugh Akume

Elwin Mandowa,
“Nigeria will know no peace until the son of a nobody, can become somebody without knowing anybody.” – (Attributed to Mallam Aminu Kano) Days ago, an image made the rounds on the social media said to be that of Usman Bello Kuma, the House of Representatives member for Akko (Gombe) who facilitated the recruitment and sponsored 75 constituents into the… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Union Commission inaugurates AfCFTA permanent secretariat as launchpad for Africa’s economic transformation

Elwin Mandowa,
At a ceremony on Monday to commission the permanent secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo and Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the AU Commission, reiterated the importance of the body to the continent’s economic transformation agenda. “The economic integration of Africa will lay strong foundations for an Africa beyond aid. Africa’s new sense… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

RE: Osinbajo (Pastor Ruga) And N100bn Alpha Beta Scam By Fejiro Johnson

Elwin Mandowa,
The author of the headlined article, Bayo Oluwasanmi, appears to be a tired opinion writer. Or else, how can one describe Mr. Oluwasanmi’s recent article, which was published by Sahara Reporters on Monday, 17th August 2020, other than that from a writer with a penchant to pen the ridiculous laced with mischief and obvious bias? The said writer wanted to… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Defending Our Freedom In Perilous Times By Osmund Agbo

Elwin Mandowa,
“The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.” -John Philpot Curran  A colleague of mine once told a story about her husband, John. Actually, let me rephrase that: the tale was more about John’s love for the cycling legend, Lance Armstrong. Lance, the former American professional road racing cyclist was a seven times winner of the… Read More

Lloyd: The bigger the pressure, the better I play

Village Reporter, , ,
FIFA.com hears from inspirational USA star Carli Lloyd Two-time gold medal winner planning towards Tokyo Olympics Lloyd also talks 2023 Women’s World Cup and her famed big-game mentality Few players, if any, have enjoyed as storied a career as USA mega-star Carli Lloyd. The midfielder/forward has played a pivotal role in helping the Stars and Stripes win two FIFA Women’s… Read More
Human Rights 

PROFILE: Taking a lead against genocide, ‘no society is immune’ warns Adama Dieng

Village Reporter
While serving in the role he’s helped strengthen the rule of law, fight impunity, and built up the capacity of judicial and democratic institutions around the globe.  Sounding the alarm  The mandate of the Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide was established in 2004 to not only sound the alarm over situations that might lead to genocide but also leverage… Read More
Pacific 

Real Life Heroes: Building a safe space for Rohingya women refugees

Village Reporter
Rizvi Hassan, architect, by © Rizvi Hassan The centre, designed and built by Rohingyas, provides counselling and training to the women and girls, as part of a project by Bangladeshi NGO BRAC and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Mr. Hassan shares his story as part of the #RealLifeHeroes campaign, by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA),… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Agba preps Social Protection Policy for inclusion in MTNDPs and Nigeria’s Agenda 2050… By Sufuyan Ojeifo

Village Reporter,
Minister of State, Budget & National Planning, Clem Agba Flowing from the Federal Government’s prioritization of social protection intervention as a key anti-poverty reduction programme, it has partnered the World Bank to design the National Social Safety Net Project (NASSP) aimed at dedicating national resources to improve citizens’ lives and strengthen the role of social protection in more equitable resource… Read More