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Entertainment Lifestyle 

‘With Young People In Governance, Nigeria Can’t Get It Wrong’

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Dr. Elijah Onyeagba is the Nigerian Ambassador to Burundi. With a degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, he also holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Calabar, a Master’s in Applied Economics from the American University in Washington DC, USA, and a Ph.D. in Economics (Public Policy).A BOT member of IgbaK’Igba Foundation, Onyeagba sits on… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Pregnancy Scandal: “Allow My Oga’s Name To Rest” – Israel DMW Begs Nigerians

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Davido’s personal logistics manager, Israel DMW has appealed to Nigerians on behalf of his boss. He begged Nigerians to stop dragging Davido’s name over his pregnancy scandal on social media. Recall that Anita Brown, a US-based Model, recently accused the DMW Boss of impregnating her, claiming she was unaware of his marital status. Another French lady named Ivanna Bay, also… Read More
Human Rights 

Time to end gender-based violence, boost role of women in politics, public life

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Speaking to the Council’s annual meeting in Geneva on protecting the rights of women and girls, the UN High Commissioner said it was an urgent task, and there needed to be zero-tolerance of gender-based violence.  He highlighted the alarming reality that female human rights defenders, women journalists, and those in public office and political decision-making positions, routinely come under “vicious”… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Concerns mount over influx of weapons and growing civilian casualties

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Since her last briefing in May, said Izumi Nakamitsu, the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, reports from open sources indicate an influx in the transfer of heavy conventional weapons, including battle tanks, combat aircraft, artillery and missile systems. “There are reports that the supply of arms and ammunition has accelerated and expanded ahead of the reported counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces,”… Read More
Pacific 

UN deputy chief praises China’s investment in tackling climate change, forging ‘new development pathway’

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“The challenges are many and they are serious”, Amina Mohammed said, highlighting the plight of the planet. “Almost all our indicators on the climate and ecological crises are pointing in the wrong direction.” She praised China’s role in being an innovator and believer in the power of multilateralism to overcome challenges through collection action, pointing out that over half of… Read More
Africa 

In Darfur, hospitals continue to operate despite lack of medicines and staff

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The Nyala Turkish-Sudanese Teaching Hospital continues to provide medical services despite the ongoing clashes in the country. However, the hospital, which opened in 2014, is struggling to provide basic services to all of its patients. Khadija Awad, a patient with kidney failure, said “I used to do dialysis twice a week, but because of the conditions the country is going… Read More
Africa 

Huge crowds ‘stone the devil’ as fiercely hot hajj winds down

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Vast crowds of worshippers hurled pebbles in the “stoning of the devil” ritual Wednesday as the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the Covid pandemic draws to a close in Saudi Arabia. From dawn in Mina, hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims began pelting three concrete monoliths representing Satan under soaring temperatures before heading to Mecca for a final “tawaf” — circling… Read More
Africa 

UN Security Council terminates Mali peacekeeping mission

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Security Council members reiterated strong support for the full withdrawal of the decade-old UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and the transfer of security responsibilities to the country’s transitional Government, which has been in power since a coup in 2021. Commending the peacekeeping operation and its staff, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for the “full cooperation of the transitional… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Pearl Thusi says she is currently making music, hints about working with rapper Emtee

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Pearl Thusi has announced that she is currently making music and hopes to collaborate with one of the biggest rappers in South Africa, Emtee The actress and media personality shared the news during a recent interview on DJ Fresh’s podcast WAW What A Week Thusi also spoke about some of the projects she has been busy with, including a short… Read More
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Nigerian DJ/Producer Spinall Signs With Epic Records

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Nigerian DJ/producer Spinall has officially signed with Epic Records, the company tells Billboard. “Spinall is one of the continent’s best musical exports. A preeminent curator and driver of culture. His collaborations have the potential to take music from Africa to new heights globally, and we are extremely energized about our partnership with him here at Epic,” says Ezekiel “Zeke” Lewis,… Read More
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