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Power to the people, released ahead of World AIDS Day on Sunday, illustrates that when people have the power to choose and work together, lives can be saved, injustices prevented and dignity restored. “When people and communities have power and agency, change happens,” said UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima. “The solidarity of women, young people, gay men and other men who… Read More

Human Rights

Violence against women a barrier to peaceful future for all

November 25, 2019 Village Reporter

“As we go about our business, one woman in three that we encounter has been or will be subjected to violence,” said Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, UN Chef de Cabinet, speaking on behalf of the Secretary-General. Violence & abuse against women are among the world’s most horrific human rights violations, affecting 1 in every 3 women in the world. We… Read More

Entertainment Lifestyle

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 25th November 2019

November 25, 2019 Village Reporter

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 25th November 2019 Why Onyema Quickly Evacuated Stranded Nigerians From South Africa: Buhari’s Aide Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on social media says Allen Onyema, embattled CEO of Air peace had an ulterior motive when he evacuated Nigerians stranded in South Africa during the xenophobic attacks free of charge. According to the presidential… Read More

Human Rights

A staggering one-in-three women, experience physical, sexual abuse

November 24, 2019 Village Reporter

Here is the grim reality, in numbers: A third of all women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, half of women killed worldwide were killed by their partners or family, and violence perpetrated against women is as common a cause of death and incapacity for those of reproductive age, as cancer, and a greater cause of… Read More

Entertainment Lifestyle

Kenny Ogungbe weighs in on importance of a record label

November 24, 2019 Village Reporter

Kennis Music Chief Executive, Kenny Ogungbe, has weighed in on the relevance of a record label in this era of digital distribution of music, saying that every artiste needs a manager. The veteran broadcaster and music promoter spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of the All Africa Music Awards AFRIMA at the Eko Convention Centre,… Read More

Entertainment Lifestyle

FemiNaija heralding Nigeria music globally

November 23, 2019 Village Reporter

Femi Naija Feminaija also known as Adepoju Olufemi Adeleye, is a UK based Nigerian singer, songwriter, guitarist and medical doctor. His music is rich blend of African folk, Soft Rock and Contemporary Soul, with lyrics in both English and his native language – Yoruba. Femi’s love for music started at a very young age. Being part of a somewhat musical… Read More

Development Health Advice

Friday’s Daily Brief: DRC Ebola concerns, Yemen peace hopes, more migrant boats leave Libya

November 22, 2019 Global Author

New DRC Ebola virus transmission chain risks reversing major gains: WHO Amid multiple deadly attacks on civilians by armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), an Ebola death “unlinked to any chain of transmission”, risks reversing major gains against the epidemic, a top UN medic said on Friday. Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director for the World… Read More

Entertainment Lifestyle

Banky W to ‘resurrect’ music career in 2020

November 22, 2019 Village Reporter

Nigerian singer, actor and politician, Banky W has announced his plans to return to music in 2020. Earlier today, the multi-talented showbiz practitioner said :”Okay.. I’m gonna do at least one more album, in 2020. Not sure if there are too many ppl who feel the same as you do, but thanks for this. I appreciate it.” This comes after… Read More

Human Rights

Independent rights experts sound alarm at Iran protest crackdown, internet blackout

November 22, 2019 Village Reporter

“We are deeply concerned at reports of killings and injuries, and that the authorities may have used excessive force against those participating in the protests”, the experts added, referencing the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as setting the standard for the legitimate use of force as being only when “strictly unavoidable”. Since last Friday, demonstrators have reportedly taken… Read More

Development Health Advice

Four in five adolescents failing to exercise for even 60 minutes a day, UN health agency warns

November 21, 2019 Global Author

In the first study of its kind on global and regional trends among 11 to 17-year-olds, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that around 80 per cent of them do less than 60 minutes of activity per day – the minimum daily recommendation. Philippines boys and South Korean girls ‘least active’ According to the study, the Philippines had the highest… Read More

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Category: Lifestyle

Empowering people living with HIV ‘will end the epidemic’, says AIDS agency chief

Violence against women a barrier to peaceful future for all

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 25th November 2019

A staggering one-in-three women, experience physical, sexual abuse

Kenny Ogungbe weighs in on importance of a record label

FemiNaija heralding Nigeria music globally

Friday’s Daily Brief: DRC Ebola concerns, Yemen peace hopes, more migrant boats leave Libya

Banky W to ‘resurrect’ music career in 2020

Independent rights experts sound alarm at Iran protest crackdown, internet blackout

Four in five adolescents failing to exercise for even 60 minutes a day, UN health agency warns