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Orphanage Support: No Nigerian Has Ever Done This- COCHIN Extols Davido

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The Coalition of Orphanages and Children’s Home In Nigeria has lauded Nigerian Afrobeat singer David Adeleke popularly known as Davido for his financial support to orphans and the less privileged across the country. In a letter of appreciation signed by the group’s president, Eze Njoku and posted on the singer’s X handle on 30th May, the group expressed sincere gratitude… Read More
Africa 

Gaza: Israel controls Philadelphia corridor to Egypt

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The Israeli military said Wednesday it had taken control of a strategic corridor along Gaza’s border with Egypt to cut off smuggling tunnels, as it attempts to destroy the Hamas militant group in a war which is in its eighth month. Seizing the Philadelphia Corridor could complicate Israel’s relations with Egypt , which has complained about Israel’s advance toward its… Read More
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Early results in South Africa’s election put ruling ANC below 50% and short of a majority

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Very early counts in South Africa’s national election put the long-ruling African National Congress at just over 42% of the vote, raising the possibility that it might lose its majority for the first time since it swept to power under Nelson Mandela at the end of apartheid in 1994. With only just over 16% of votes counted and declared, it… Read More
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‘Misplaced priority’, Nigerians react to reintroduced National anthem

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The recent reintroduction of the Nigerian national anthem has sparked a wave of criticism from citizens who label the move as a “misplaced priority.” Many Nigerians expressed their discontent, arguing that the government should focus on more pressing issues such as economic instability, unemployment, and insecurity. Here are a few reactions: @kelechi_dozie wrote, “i only have one more national anthem… Read More
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Jaelen Johnston: The Rising Voice of Country Music Releases New Material and Gears Up for an Eventful Summer and Fall

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Jaelen Johnston: The Rising Voice of Country Music Releases New Material and Gears Up for an Eventful Summer and Fall – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Thursday, May 30, 2024 · 715,823,679 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press… Read More
Africa 

South Africa counts votes after high-stakes election

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Counting began after South Africans voted Wednesday in an election seen as their country’s most important since apartheid ended 30 years ago. The election was held on one day and polls closed after 14 hours of voting at more than 23,000 stations across South Africa’s nine provinces. Officials were gearing up for counting but the final results are not expected… Read More
Africa 

China’s Xi backs Palestinian statehood at summit with Arab leaders

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Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated calls for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and promised more humanitarian aid for people in Gaza as he opened a summit with leaders of Arab states Thursday in Beijing. The summit attended by heads of state from Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Tunisia among others was set to focus on China’s… Read More
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Hamden High School grad releases new song with Dolly Parton

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A singer-songwriter who grew up in Hamden just released a new song with country music legend Dolly Parton. “Somebody’s Child” is described on Dolly Parton’s website as a “contemplation on compassion and humanity.” Blessing Offor came to the U.S. from Nigeria when he was just six years old, seeking treatment for glaucoma. He moved in with his uncle in Hamden.… Read More
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Tinubu Taking Nigeria Back To Old Anthem Is His Most Profound Act — Akpabio

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, posited that the most profound act of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is taking the country back to the old national anthem. The bill seeking to reintroduce the old national anthem was recently passed by the National Assembly, and Tinubu signed it into law on Wednesday. Speaking during a joint session of the National Assembly,… Read More
Africa 

Prof. Rose Leke on the achievements in African immunology and public health [Interview]

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Professor Rose Leke, an esteemed immunologist, shares insights into her recent L’Oréal-UNESCO international award for women in science and discusses significant advancements in the field. Reflecting on technological strides, Professor Leke emphasizes the pivotal role of mRNA vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. She lauds the establishment of BioNTech’s manufacturing facility in Kigali, Rwanda, which marks a critical step towards Africa’s… Read More
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