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UN dismayed over US sanctions on top International Criminal Court officials

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused the ICC of “illegitimate attempts to subject Americans to its jurisdiction”, announcing sanctions against Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and the Head of the Jurisdiction Complementarity and Cooperation Division, Phakiso Mochochoko, in accordance with a US executive order issued in early June by President Donald Trump involving “Blocking Property of Certain Persons Associated with the… Read More
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COVID-19: ‘Game-changer for international peace and security’ – UN chief

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Speaking at one of a series of international meetings among heads of State to enhance global cooperation in fighting terrorism and violent extremism, as part of the Aqaba Process, Secretary-General António Guterres said the pandemic was more than a global health crisis. Terrorists are exploiting the hardships caused by #COVID19 to radicalize & recruit. Neo-Nazis, white supremacists, conspiracy theorists &… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

DSS Quizzes Nigerian Musicians, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage Over Alleged Political Utterances Against President Buhari’s Government

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Details have emerged on how Nigerian music producer, Michael Ajereh widely known as Don Jazzy, and Tiwatope Savage popularly known as Tiwa Savage, were invited by the Department of State Serviced for questioning over alleged political utterances against the administration of President Muhamamdu Buhari.  In recent months, following a sharp rise in sexual assault cases across Nigeria especially against women,… Read More
Human Rights 

Deal to reduce recent Gaza tensions will aid fight against COVID-19

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The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nikolay Mladenov, welcomed the truce between Hamas and Israel, announced on Monday, which aims to end weeks of cross-border bombardment.  I welcome the agreement to de-escalate tensions in and around #Gaza. Ending the launching of incendiary devices and projectiles, restoring electricity will allow #UN to focus on dealing with the… Read More
Human Rights 

Attacks on journalists are attacks on all civil society: UN rights chief

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Speaking at an event in support of press freedom in Geneva, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights noted that around 1,000 journalists have been killed in the last decade – and that nine in 10 cases “are unresolved”. Her comments, on the eve of the trial of alleged accomplices of extremists who killed 12 people at the French satirical weekly magazine,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Akinwale Ademokoya Launches AKAD Record Label

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AKAD Record is a music discovery company, dedicated to discovering, supporting, and promoting visionary African artists from around the globe. Its pioneer act, Lil Dee has been signed to the record label while the new company also aims to sign one of the hottest producers around. CEO of the company, Akinwale Ademokoya offers a sneak peek into what this new… Read More
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Kickstarting economies without COVID-19 plan, ‘a recipe for disaster’: Tedros

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“If countries are serious about opening, they must be serious about suppressing transmission and saving lives”, said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, briefing reporters from Geneva.  “Opening up without having control, is a recipe for disaster.” We are 8 months into the #COVID19 pandemic & we understand that people are tired & yearn to get on with their lives, but no country… Read More

Parrot Safaris

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Parrot safaris, we are a registered tour company by the ministry of tourism based in the heart of Nairobi Kenya. We operate in Kenya and Tanzania and with our experienced staff and a long term creditable experience in the industry, we are able to meet the client’s wants and offer world class services. We provide satisfying travel services for inbound… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Record label boss Ubi Franklin celebrates daughter at 5

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Record label boss and businessman, Ubi Franklin, has taken to his social media page to celebrate his daughter, Zaneta, who turned five on August 30. While sharing the photos, the proud father expressed his love for his daughter with some heartfelt words. He wrote: “My First. My Daughter. Happy Birthday Baby Zee. “Dear Zaneta “Happy birthday to you, world’s most… Read More
Human Rights 

Enforced disappearances ‘rife across the world’ – UN chief

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“The crime of enforced disappearance is rife across the world”, Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message commemorating the day. “We see new cases almost daily, including the disappearance of defenders of the environment, who are often indigenous peoples”.  “Meanwhile”, he continued, “the excruciating pain of old cases is still acute, as the fate of thousands of disappeared people remains… Read More
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