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UN expert calls for ‘new philosophy’ to better serve persons with disabilities

Village Reporter
In his latest report to the Council, the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Gerard Quinn, outlined how more inclusive policy approaches and innovative private sector involvement can spur progress. “States and societies at large must move away from systems that were historically built to provide a material safety net and relegate persons with disabilities to… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigeria’s politics fascinating, has bright future –British envoy

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The outgoing British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has described Nigeria’s politics as fascinating, saying that it offered future assuredness for democratic governance in the country. Laing stated this at the National Assembly Complex, while responding to questions from journalists after paying a courtesy visit on the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, saying that despite contestation on the… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerians should be proud of 2023 presidential poll — UK

Village Reporter,
The United Kingdom has said that Nigerians should be proud of the February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly Elections. The outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, made this position known on Tuesday in Abuja. Liang, who spoke with newsmen at the Senate Wing of the National Assembly after a courtesy visit on the President of the Senate,… Read More
Human Rights 

Too many nations failing to investigate torture cases, UN expert says

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“The national duty to investigate torture is alarmingly, universally, under-implemented,” said Alice Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. ‘Take ownership’ “Despite the impressive growth in international criminal courts and tribunals and our collective commitment to those entities, their capacity to deal with the scale and scope of torture crimes being perpetrated today will… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Hip Hop/R&B Artist Ms. Day’s Runaway Smash Hit “BIG” Is Receiving Critical Acclaim In The Music Industry

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Hip Hop/R&B Artist Ms. Day’s Runaway Smash Hit “BIG” Is Receiving Critical Acclaim In The Music Industry – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Wednesday, March 15, 2023 · 622,256,050 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events &… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

British envoy hails Electoral Act, says Nigerian politics fascinating

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The outgoing British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Catriona  Laing, says she has enjoyed her time in Nigeria, noting that she found the country’s politics fascinating. Laing also commended the Nigerian parliament for for passing various remarkable laws, especially the Electoral Act 2023. The envoy spoke during her visit on Tuesday to both the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and the Speaker… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem accounts for 30% of Africa’s funded ventures — Osinbajo

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The vice president said that the iDICE is a government initiative to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the digital tech and creative industries, especially targeted at job creation. According to him, the total fund is 618 million dollars, out of which the AFDB provides 170 million dollars, the Agence Francaise de Development, 100 million dollars and the Islamic Development Bank… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian democracy fascinating, says British High Commissioner 

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By Haruna Salami The British Commissioner in Nigeria, Catriona Laing has described Nigerian democracy as fascinating  “Nigeria is the biggest democracy in Africa. The world watches your progress. Though there were some disappointments in this election, I think every Nigerian should be proud. “Since 1999 you started with democracy and that cannot be taken for granted because if you look… Read More
Human Rights 

Counter-terrorism ‘rhetoric’ used to justify rise of surveillance technology: human rights expert

Village Reporter
In a report to the latest session of the Human Rights Council, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, warned of an alarming increase in the use of “intrusive and high-risk technologies”, according to a press release issued by the UN human rights office (OHCHR). This includes drones, biometrics, artificial intelligence… Read More
Development Health Advice 

55 countries face a health worker crunch linked to COVID-19: WHO

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According to the UN agency, African nations have been worst-hit by the phenomenon, with 37 countries on the continent facing health worker shortages that threaten their chances of achieving universal health care by 2030 – a key Sustainable Development Goals pledge. The actions of wealthy countries that belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) come under scrutiny in the WHO alert, among other regions. Recruitment… Read More
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