Development Health Advice 

World is closer than ever to seeing polio disappear for good

The deadly viral disease is “very close” to disappearing altogether, with the number of affected children having dropped by 99 per cent since 1988, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced on World Polio Day, marked each 24 October, positioning the world closer than ever to its total eradication. Then: In 1988 the wild poliovirus existed in 125 countries.Now: In 2019 the wild… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as ‘Davido’ has finally dropped a new music video titled ‘Risky.’ The new music video whi

Davido’s Risky Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as ‘Davido‘ has finally dropped a new music video titled ‘Risky’. The new music video which features ‘Popcaan’ dropped in the early hours of Thursday. Within a few hours of dropping the new song, it has started enjoying fabulous airplay with its ‘Youtube’ view already above 200k. Read Also: Davido’s Dad Expecting… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

“He Had Sex With Me At Eko Hotel ” – Nigerian Lady Explains How Davido Impregnated Her (Video)

A video circulating online shows two sisters claiming popular singer, Davido had sex with one of them which resulted into a pregnancy. The sisters One of the sisters supposedly the elder one explained they both met the singer during her birthday at Eko Hotel and Suites so her sister decided to have fun with him and she fell impregnant. The… Read More
Human Rights 

Decisive international action needed to end Israeli occupation: UN rights expert

Michael Lynk made the call in his latest report on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian Territory: the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. “The status quo of Israel’s ‘occu-annexation’ is endlessly sustainable without decisive international intervention because of the grossly asymmetrical balance of power on the ground,” said Mr. Lynk, a Special Rapporteur… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

How ethnicity will destroy Nigeria, By Michael Owhoko

Who will rescue Nigeria from the clutch of ethnic venom that is gradually but steadily being secreted by ethnic nationalists through their actions and behavioral disposition? I have opted to refrain from specific examples in this write up to water down envisaged reactions from those who may feel offended; but I have also left sufficient allusion for easy mental judgment.… Read More
Human Rights 

Monday’s Daily Brief: Online hate, gender equality in Africa, Chile protests, African migrants in Europe, Security Council in South Sudan

Companies ‘failing’ to address offline harm incited by online hate: UN expert  States and companies are “failing” when it comes to combating online hate, the UN independent rights expert, or Special Rapporteur, on freedom of speech and expression said on Monday, ahead of the launch of a landmark report to reinforce legal standards for internet spaces.   Cautioning that hate speech runs the risk of being… Read More
Human Rights 

Companies ‘failing’ to address offline harm incited by online hate: UN expert

Cautioning that hate speech runs the risk of being devalued as a term, David Kaye stressed the real dangers posed by a lack of consistent policy when it comes to monitoring and stamping out hate speech in the digital age.   “The prevalence of online hate poses challenges to everyone, first and foremost the marginalised individuals who are its principal targets,” said Mr.… Read More
Human Rights 

UN rights chief urges ‘immediate dialogue’ to end Chile unrest

At least eight people have died and more than 40 have been injured in protests against rising inequality. The demonstrations began last week following a proposal to increase public transportation fares, which was later scrapped. I’m deeply disturbed and saddened to see violence, destruction, deaths & injuries in #Chile. I urge the Govt to work with all sectors to find solutions to address… Read More
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