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Human Rights 

Tuesday’s Daily Brief: Refugees, indigenous languages, Niger, Syria and Kyrgyzstan

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World must ‘reboot’ approach to refugees: UN chief The world needs to transform the way it responds to refugee situations and do more for the struggling countries that shelter almost all of them, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, at a high-level forum seeking solutions to a turbulent decade of mass displacement. More must be done to protect refugees,… Read More
Human Rights 

Two indigenous languages are dying every month: UN Assembly President  

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“Every fortnight, at least one indigenous language vanishes from the face of the earth”, spelled out Tijjani Muhammad-Bande. “This translates into two extinct indigenous languages each month”. Turning to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the President pointed out that the 2007 milestone calls on States, among other things, to enact policies and laws aimed at preserving and… Read More
Human Rights 

World must ‘reboot’ approach to refugees, first UN Global Forum hears

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More must be done to protect refugees, respect their rights and address the reasons why people leave their homes in the first place, Mr. Guterres told the World Refugee Forum in Geneva, meeting for the first time. “Now more than ever, we need international cooperation and practical, effective responses. We need better answers for those who flee, and better help… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Scores killed as Nigerian Airforce jets bombard terrorist’s meeting place

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Nigerian Air Force jets have bombarded the meeting venue of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists, killing scores in the process. The operation according to the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, in a statement made available to journalists, followed a credible intelligence that the insurgents had assembled for a… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Monday’s Daily Brief: anti-corruption conference, refugees’ summit, food extremes, Yemen aid

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At this ‘critical moment’, UN chief urges anti-corruption conference to adopt united front As we enter the Decade of Action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world must “unite against corruption” to stop precious resources from being drained by illicit financial flows, an international conference on the issue heard on Monday in Abu Dhabi. “You meet at a… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Diddy Brings Out The Stars For His 50th BirthdayGuardian Life – Guardian Nigeria

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Diddy, Tyga and Post Malone | Image: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Sean Combs American rapper and hip-hop mogul Sean John Combs better known as Diddy hosted friends and celebrities at his 50th birthday party. Diddy whose birth date is originally on November 4 celebrated his birthday on Saturday with a star-studded affair at his multi-million dollar home in Los Angeles.… Read More
Development Health Advice 

One third of poorer countries face both undernutrition and obesity: WHO report

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A new report, published in the British medical science publication The Lancet on Monday, suggests that, globally, almost 2.3 billion children and adults are overweight, and more than 150 million children are stunted, and warns that undernutrition and obesity can lead to effects across generations.  We are facing a new nutrition reality. All relevant policies and investments must be radically… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian Musician, Duncan Mighty, Kidnapped In Imo

Village Reporter
Musician, Duncan Okechukwu popularly known as Duncan Mighty, has been reportedly kidnapped in Owerri, capital of Imo State. His friend and billionaire club-owner, Cubana Chief Priest, made this known on Saturday via a post on Instagram where he said, “He was beaten and abducted by the gunmen amid gunshots.” The 36-year-old Rivers State-born musician, who fondly describes himself as ‘Port… Read More

African Drifters

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About African Drifters We offer private/custom safaris We offer group tours/safaris Our main focus is: Mid-level safaris We book pre/post-safari attractions Operating in: Languages we speak: Experience the Best of Africa with us ! We are located on the mighty but “Gentle” Chobe River in“World Famous” Chobe National Park. ​ A Dream location to see all animals, birds & Mother… Read More
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