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Entertainment Lifestyle 

Drake Vibes To Rema’s ‘Dumebi’ Song; Hints On Collaborating With Him

Village Reporter,
Popular Canadian rapper, Drake held a live session via Instagram on Monday and he played some songs to entertain his fans. A video clip fast circulating online captures the moment the rapper was singing and grooving to ‘Dumebi’ by budding Nigerian teenage singer, Rema. While listening to the hit track, Drake said; “Big up Rema too. We have sick songs together…” He… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Lady Gaga curating global event to boost healthcare workers on coronavirus front line

Global Author
“The World Health Organization is committed to defeating the coronavirus pandemic with science and public health measures, and supporting the health workers who are on the frontlines of the response”, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, making Monday’s announcement of the event.  ⭕️ We’re excited to announce One World: #TogetherAtHome, a global broadcast on April 18, curated in collaboration… Read More
Development Health Advice 

International sport day moves indoors, with plea to stay active during self-isolation

Global Author
With more and more people stuck indoors for most of the day, it can be a struggle to remain physically and mentally healthy. However, the UN health agency (WHO) insists that it is more important than ever, and is achievable, even in small spaces, and without any equipment. There is also a wide range of free and accessible online tools,… Read More
Human Rights 

Prison shelling in Yemen kills five women and a child: UN rights chief condemns possible war crime

Village Reporter
Shells hit the prison in Al Mudhaffar District in Taizz on Sunday, at a time when there did not appear to be any direct clashes on-going, in the years-long battle for the country being waged between pro-Government forces and Houthi rebels, who hold large sections of the country, including the capital, Sana’a.  “We share our deepest condolences with families who are grieving for their loved ones and we… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Coronavirus: Nigerian actress Funke Akindele fined over Lagos party amid lockdown

Village Reporter,
Image copyright JJC Skillz/ Twitter Image caption Funke Akindele is one of Nigeria’s best known actresses Prominent Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has been fined $260 (£210) after holding a party during the lockdown imposed to tackle coronavirus. She was widely criticised online for the party in her Lagos mansion, held to celebrate the birthday of her husband. Akindele has appeared… Read More
Human Rights 

Rights experts warn against discrimination in COVID-19 response

Village Reporter
The Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent said that structural discrimination could worsen inequalities surrounding access to healthcare and treatment, which could lead to a rise in disease and death rates among people of African descent. “Despite robust responses, States have not recognised the specific health risks faced by people of African descent or how racial discrimination… Read More
Africa Leaders Lifestyle 

COVID-19: Common Sense Religion and Amnesia Concerning Afterlife

Leo Igwe,
You may be wondering if a common-sense religion has a place for an afterlife. That is indeed a valid concern because life is a key element in the religious enterprise. In fact without life, human life, there is no religion, whether in the common or uncommon sense. Life is central to religious teachings and positions. Afterlife has been an exclusive… Read More
Development Health Advice 

UN chief calls for domestic violence ‘ceasefire’ amid ‘horrifying global surge’

Global Author
In a reference to his repeated appeals for a ceasefire in conflicts around the world, to focus on the shared struggle to overcome the virus, the Secretary-General pointed out that violence is not confined to the battlefield, and that “for many women and girls, the threat looms largest where they should be safest: in their own homes”. Peace is not… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Iraq: UN health agency helps beat ‘latest bottleneck’ in COVID-19 battle

Global Author
“The latest bottleneck to contain and reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Iraq has been the shortage of supplies and equipment needed to collect and transport samples,” Adham Ismail, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Iraq said on Sunday. In cooperation with WHO, the COVID-19 Crisis Cell of Basrah University in southern Iraq has produced 3,200 nasal swabs and… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

COVID-19: PDP directs members to assist vulnerable Nigerians

Village Reporter,
 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its members nationwide to provide assistance to vulnerable Nigerians in their neighborhoods to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 lockdown. The party gave the directive in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan on Saturday in Abuja.Ologbondiyan also appealed to more wealthy Nigerians to join in extending assistance… Read More
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