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Ease sanctions against countries fighting COVID-19: UN human rights chief

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Michelle Bachelet said humanitarian exemptions to sanctions measures should be authorized for essential medical equipment and supplies to avoid the collapse of any national healthcare system.  “At this crucial time, both for global public health reasons, and to support the rights and lives of millions of people in these countries, sectoral sanctions should be eased or suspended. In a context of global pandemic, impeding… Read More
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Don Jazzy mocks Nigerian leaders over COVID-19

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Michael Collins Ajereh, a Nigerian record producer better as Don Jazzy, has aimed a dig at some Nigerian leaders over their inability to travel abroad for medical treatment as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Several countries across the globe have restricted flights for visitors as part of measures aimed at combating the spread of coronavirus. As of Tuesday, Nigeria… Read More
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Water access critical to beating back COVID-19 spread in slum areas

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UN-Habitat said the impacts of the new coronavirus disease could be considerably higher on the urban poor living in slums, where overcrowding also makes it difficult to follow other recommended measures such as social distancing and self-isolation.  UN-Habitat is based in Nairobi, home to the Kibera slum, where people live hand-to-mouth and water access points are hard to find. They are even harder to get to when movement restrictions are in place, in the hope… Read More

New global platform to keep information networks ‘safer, stronger’ throughout COVID-19 pandemic

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“The new platform will assist governments and the private sector in ensuring that networks are kept resilient and telecommunication services are available to all”, said ITU Secretary-General, Houlin Zhao. Telecommunication networks have never before been as vital to “our health and safety, and to keep our economy and society working” as they are during the current crisis, where millions are… Read More
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Coronavirus update: WHO and world football launch ‘kick out coronavirus’ campaign, as millions sign up to WhatsApp helpline

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The campaign involves a video featuring many of the biggest names in football (soccer to those in the US), including Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, and former England team captain, and World Cup semi-finalist, Gary Lineker. FIFA President Gianni Infanti, said that the organization is calling on everyone to follow the WHO’s five key steps to stop the spread… Read More
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COVID-19: UN chief calls for global ceasefire to focus on ‘the true fight of our lives’

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“The fury of the virus illustrates the folly of war”, he said.  “That is why today, I am calling for an immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world.  It is time to put armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives.”  To warring parties: Pull back from hostilities. Silence the guns; stop the… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Enugu organises talent hunt in music, comedy, others

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The Enugu State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has concluded plans for an all-encompassing talent hunt after seven years. The talent hunt is expected to hold during the Easter period, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. The state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Ugonna Ibe, said this while briefing newsmen on the forthcoming Enugu Easter Jam Blast on… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies at age 81 (Video)

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U.S. country music icon, Kenny Rogers, has died at age 81, his family announced on Twitter early Saturday. “The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10.25 p.m. at the age of 81,’’ the family wrote. “Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded… Read More
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Another ‘tragic milestone’: Reported cases of COVID-19 pass 200,000, says UN health chief

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“Every day, COVID-19 seems to reach a new and tragic milestone”, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists, revealing that the agency had received reports of more than 210,000 cases and over 9,000 people deaths. While stressing that “every loss of life is a tragedy”, he maintained that it also provides “motivation to double down and do everything we can… Read More
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UN aid teams work round the clock amid COVID-19 pandemic to ensure humanitarian support to millions

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“To stop COVID-19 anywhere, it must be stopped everywhere”, Jens Laerke, Spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) underscored at a joint press briefing in Geneva on Friday, adding that if the worldwide transmission is not broken, “the virus could cycle back” to countries that thought they were safe.   ?️Identify potential vulnerability?Monitor markets, supply… Read More
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