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Renewed trust and cooperation could finally ‘unlock progress’ toward peace in Syria – UN envoy

Global Author
Noting that over the past decade, too many “fleeting opportunities” to reverse course had been lost, Geir O. Pedersen recalled during an open videoconference meeting that those missed chances had been followed by “renewed violence and a hardening of positions among regional and international actors”.  “We must not repeat this pattern”, he underscored. The UN envoy shared a widespread belief… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Singer Simi raises concerns over plight of women in decision making

Village Reporter,
 Popular Nigerian singer, Simisola Ogunleye a.k.a Simi as expressed concern over the plight of women attaining their optimum  goals especially in decision making processes. She said via her Twitter account @Simplysimi on Monday that women have to sweat to gain spots in policies and decision making processes in the country. She wrote, “I woke up angry today cos of a… Read More
Development Health Advice 

UN chief renews call for COVID-19 solidarity as WHO warns ‘majority’ of world still at risk

Global Author
Addressing World Health Organization (WHO) Member States attending the foreshortened and virtual World Health Assembly in Geneva via videoconference, the UN chief pointed out that despite “some solidarity”, there had been “very little unity” in the global response to the new coronavirus so far. #COVID19 has demonstrated our global fragility, not only in our health systems, but in all areas of our… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Unite against hate and violence targeting LGBTI people: UN officials

Global Author
The commemoration comes as the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic which has increased the vulnerability of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. “Already facing bias, attacks and murder simply for who they are or whom they love, many LGBTI people are experiencing heightened stigma as a result of the virus, as well as new obstacles when… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Davido’s hit song, ‘Blow my mind’, crosses 40 million on YouTube

Village Reporter,
Related Articles DAVIDO’S 2019 hit, ‘Blow my mind,’ has crossed the 40 million mark on YouTube. The singer made the announcement recently on his Instagram account as he continues to promote his recently released music video, ‘D&G’ featuring Summer Walker. ‘Blow my mind’ joins a list of Davido’s hit songs that have done tens of million streams on YouTube. With… Read More
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COVID19 and Snake Oil Salesmanship in Nigeria

Leo Igwe,
As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, and the search for a vaccine continues, many people are gullible and are easily swayed by peddlers of cures or solutions.There is so much fear and uncertainty in the communities. People are hoping for some miracle or magical remedy. However, charlatans are having a field day in places such as Nigeria. They… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Child vaccinations down in DR Congo, and COVID-19 is not helping: UNICEF

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In a statement released on Friday, UNICEF said that a decline in vaccinations in January and February, compared to the same two months in 2019, was likely due to such established challenges as low coverage, insufficient supplies and a poor system for keeping vaccines cool whilst in storage and transit. Coronavirus effect COVID-19 will “almost certainly worsen the situation,” with parents reluctant… Read More
Human Rights 

Coronavirus lockdowns in Central America, exploited by criminal gangs

Village Reporter
By the end of last year, violence in the region forced some 720,000 people to flee their homes, almost half of whom currently remain displaced within their own country, according the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). And with COVID-related lockdowns in Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, community leaders and some internally displaced people (IDPs) are reporting… Read More
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COVID-19: Why we are committed to Nigeria, Africa — Global Citizen

Village Reporter,
Global Citizen, a Non-Governmental Organisation fighting poverty and campaigning for a just and sustainable world, has restated its commitment to Africa, particularly Nigeria. The Chief Policy Officer of the NGO, Michael Sheldrick, restated the commitment at the launch of the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund on Thursday. The NSSF, a baby of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, was launched at a… Read More
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