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Year: 2021

OP-ED Opinions 

Environmental Damage In The Niger Delta Is A Global Challenge, By Nasir Aminu

Elwin Mandowa,
In Chief Edwin Clark’s letter to Obasanjo, he highlighted environmental, social, and economic challenges facing the Niger Delta. It goes without saying that the environmental damage in the Niger Delta requires emergency attention, and it will be inhumane not to empathise. Anyone with ethical consideration should empathise with the environmental challenges facing the region.  One cannot deny the impact of… Read More
Africa 

Congo’s Fayulu urges end of martial law in North Kivu and Ituri regions

Village Reporter,
Congolese opposition leader Martin Fayulu criticized what he called the shameless stealing of public funds under President Felix Tshisekedi’s government, reported French broadcaster RFI Friday. In his end-of-year speech, Fayulu who controversially lost to Tshisekedi in the 2018 election singled out the missing funds intended for Covid-19 response and civil servants’ salaries. The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a… Read More
Africa 

Sudan: Anti-coup protestors rally again amid violent crackdown

Village Reporter,
Anti-government protestors blocked roads in Khartoum on Friday to protest against an outburst of violence the day before that left five people dead and prompted a wave of condemnations. On Thursday, the repression by the authorities reached a new level. First, the security forces cut off mobile internet, all telephone communications — including calls from abroad – and the bridges… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

A Life Of Laughter And Commitment Ends As Tutu Departs, By Owei Lakemfa

Elwin Mandowa,
In its darkest days when the evil Apartheid system reigned, South Africa produced two outstanding liberation theologians who were burning torches in a country enveloped in darkness. In 1982 when Apartheid was rebuilding its strength after waves of mass protests beginning with the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Reverend Allan Aubrey Boesak of the Dutch Reform Church was elected President of the… Read More
Africa 

The Church to keep the legacy of Desmond Tutu

Village Reporter,
Faith based organizations across South Africa are remembering the late anti-apartheid and human rights activist, Archbishop Desmond Tutu by promising to promote equality and speak out against injustices. In 1985, Tutu became the first black bishop of Johannesburg. He said only harsh economic sanctions can force the white apartheid government to change its course. St John’s Anglican Church Reverend, Dr… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

It’s impossible for me to be broke again – Singer Timaya

Village Reporter,
Nigerian singer, Inetimi Timaya, popularly known as Timaya, on Friday, stated that it was impossible for him to get broke again. The singer shared a picture of himself on Instagram with the caption, “Some things ain’t possible again. Like getting broke. Never!” (sic) The Plantain Boy crooner had recently recounted his rise to wealth when he shared his grass to… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Stonebwoy agrees with Shatta Wale on issue of Ghana vs. Nigerian music

Village Reporter,
While he took a different route to that of his frenemy, Shatta Wale, he ended up saying that, “My brother, Shatta Wale’s approach might be wrong, but the topic of our brother nation, Nigeria not reciprocating the love and support it receives from Ghana is valid and deserves critical attention.” Stonebwoy’s words, “We were all Africans before we got separated… Read More
Human Rights 

Grave violations surge against children in conflict

Village Reporter
From Afghanistan to Yemen, and Syria to northern Ethiopia, UNICEF denounced grave violations against youngsters in both protracted and new conflicts.   ‘Dreadful disregard’  Last week, four children were reportedly among the victims of an attack that killed at least 35 people – including two Save the Children staff – in Kayah state in eastern Myanmar. In a statement, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore said that, year after year, “parties to conflict continue to demonstrate a dreadful disregard for the rights and wellbeing… Read More
Development Health Advice 

UN data helps balance New Year’s weight loss resolutions

Global Author
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published helpful new data from its Doubly Labelled Water (DLW) Database, which provide insights on the effectiveness of exercise to spur weight loss. The results aren’t as straightforward as you may think. “When enrolled into exercise programmes for weight loss, most people lose a little weight, some individuals lose lots, but a few… Read More