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Entertainment Lifestyle 

Fast-rising singer, Deribb releases new single ‘Where’

Village Reporter,
Fast rising singer, Deribb is pleased to announce the release of his much anticipated single “WHERE”, an Afro pop song centered on the love story between two people, who are faced with challenges in their relationship, and are having difficulties living without each other. ‘Where’ is no doubt a timely song looking at the situation of things in marriages, and… Read More
Development Health Advice 

First Person: Pakistan health worker commits to polio fight, despite COVID fears

Global Author
Polio vaccination campaigns have resumed in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the last two countries in the world where polio is endemic, following a hiatus imposed by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The restart has been accompanied by new guidelines, to help ensure the safety of patients, and health workers. In an interview with UN News, Ms. Gul described how she… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Rema’s Music Video ‘Beamer’ Hits 10 Million Views In Six Months

Village Reporter,
Rema Nigerian singer, Rema, is currently elated over the fact that the music video to his single, ‘Beamer’ has amassed 10 million views on YouTube within a short period of 6 months. The Mavin Records singer, who was on former US President Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist for 2019, took to his official Twitter account to share a picture from the… Read More
Development Health Advice 

WHO stresses need for quick action amid reports of fresh COVID-19 outbreaks

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These nations provide a cautionary tale because they show how “progress does not mean victory”, said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in his latest update on the crisis.  “WHO is committed to working with all countries to move into a new stage of opening their economies, societies, schools & businesses safely”-@DrTedros #COVID19 — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) August 21,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian musician, two others on Glo-sponsored programme

Village Reporter,
The compilation edition of African Voices Changemakers, Globacomsponsored magazine programme on Cable News Network (CNN) airs this weekend. It will feature two Nigerians, ace musician, Mr. Eazi and an equal-opportunity agent, Orondaam Otto, as well as South African beauty queen, Zozibini Tunzi. Banku music exponent, songwriter and music star, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi, will acquaint viewers with… Read More
Human Rights 

Mali coup: Democratic order must be restored ‘as fast as possible’

Village Reporter
Briefing correspondents based in New York, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that according to the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, MINUSMA, there was relative calm on the streets, with no major incidents reported. “While banks and large businesses have remained closed, most local shops and markets have reopened”, he said, calling for the basic rights of all Malians to be preserved,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Fans Pray For Singer May D To Return To Music Scene As He Splashes N10k On Twitter

Village Reporter,
Mr May D Nigerian singer, May D, also known as Mister May D, is being expected to return fully to his music career very soon. Already, the singer has dropped the accompanying music video to the remix of his single ‘Lowo Lowo’ featuring Davido. A fan who wishes the artist well got across to him via Twitter. The fan identified… Read More
Human Rights 

Jordan: Closing teachers’ union, detaining officials, ‘serious’ rights violations

Village Reporter
The Government closed the Jordanian Teachers’ Syndicate last month, reportedly in retaliation for criticizing the authorities for not honouring a 2019 pledge for better pay and conditions.    The deal ended a month-long strike that shut down schools nationwide.  ‘Serious’ rights violations   “The actions of the Jordanian government against the Teachers Syndicate are a serious violation of the rights to… Read More
Human Rights 

G20 countries urged to stop ‘COVID generation’ from being locked out of the classroom

Village Reporter
Gordon Brown, the UN Special Envoy for Global Education who also served as UK Prime Minister, was one of the signatories asking G20 heads, national Governments and global financial institutions to urgently ramp up funding to “rebuild education better”. “We cannot stand by and allow these young people to be robbed of their education and a fair chance in life”,… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Syria constitutional reform talks hold promise for new social contract

Global Author
A ‘momentous task’  “This is a momentous task — to establish a foundational act, a social contract for Syrians — after a decade of conflict and amid deep divisions and mistrust”, said Geir Pedersen, describing preparations for the third session of the Constitutional Committee on 24 August.  To be sure, the session comes at a time of regional tragedy, he said, with many Syrians among those killed or injured in the deadly 7 August explosion in Beirut.  Deputy Special… Read More
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