Development Health Advice 

WHO chief underscores need for ‘peace for health’ in landmark visit to northwest Syria

“I have rarely been so disturbed and heartbroken,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, speaking later at a media briefing.  “The earthquake that struck more than three weeks ago adds unimaginable suffering to people who have already suffered so much over 12 years of war, economic collapse, the COVID-19 pandemic and an ongoing cholera outbreak.”  Sorrow, respect, commitment  The region… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigeria’s ruling party candidate Tinubu wins presidential election

Ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu won Nigeria’s highly disputed weekend election, electoral authorities said on Wednesday, securing the former Lagos governor the presidency of Africa’s most populous democracy. Advertising Read more With President Muhammadu Buhari stepping down after two terms, many Nigerians hoped Saturday’s vote would usher in a leader capable of tackling the country’s widening insecurity, economic malaise and… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Bola Tinubu wins Nigerian presidency amid fraud accusations

Presidential candidate Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, center, accompanied by his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, left, leaves after casting his vote, in the presidential elections in Lagos, Nigeria, Saturday, February 25, 2023. BEN CURTIS / AP Ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu won Nigeria’s highly disputed weekend election, electoral authorities said on Wednesday, March 1, securing the former Lagos governor… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Q&A: Ludwig Göransson talks Rihanna, Mayan music, new series

GLENDALE, Calif. – Ludwig Göransson initially felt tremendous pressure in composing new music for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” with hopes of living up to his Oscar-winning score on the franchise’s 2019 epic first film. But instead of dwelling in his successful past, Göransson focused on pushing the sequel’s future forward with fresh tunes entirely inspired by the film’s storyline. With… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 – Why I’m Not Vocal About Nigeria Elections – Burna Boy

“I dunno why it’s such a big deal to some Nigerians that I’ve not been vocal about the elections”. Following the call out by Nigerians who accused him of political apathy, Grammy winner Burna Boy has explained his stance. Last weekend, as the presidential and federal houses of assembly elections, were held, a Twitter user, @DukeDarls, sparked the conversation when… Read More
Human Rights 

UN human rights chief calls on all nations to abolish death penalty

The biennial panel’s theme is human rights violations relating to the use of the death penalty, in particular with respect to limiting the practice to only the most serious crimes. Promise of the Charter Volker Türk said this is ultimately about the United Nations Charter’s promise of the highest standards of protection of all human beings, in the spirit of… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

North-East Nigeria Operational Update, January 2023

Attachments UNHCR sensitised 33,100 IDPs, returnees, and host community members (6,481 households) on safety, security, peaceful coexistence, GBV, human rights, and referral pathways. UNHCR distributed NFI items to over 16,600 new arrivals (2,046 households) of Cameroonian refugees in Mubi North, Mubi South, Michika, and Madagali LGAs of Adamawa State. UNHCR and partners distributed nearly 700 dignity kits to female Nigerian… Read More
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Nigerians stay awake! Obasanjo and ‘owners of Nigeria’ plotting another June 12

One read with bewilderment, even a sense of dark foreboding, the statement by former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday calling for the cancellation “of all elections that do not pass the credibility and transparency test” during the Saturday (February 25) presidential elections. We have always known Chief Obasanjo to harbour anti-democratic proclivities. But never did one anticipate this effrontery, this… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

A Toast to Miramar’s 2023 Afro-Carib Music Festival, Headlined by Koffee—the ‘Grammy Kid’

The 3rd Annual Afro-Carib festival was certainly a treat as part of this year’s City of Miramar Black History and Reggae Month event series.  The festival took place at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater and was hosted by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis, Mayor Wayne M. Messam, Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne, Commissioner Winston F. Barnes, and Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers.  And… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

New Music: Sho The Icon – DURO

Sho The Icon kicks off 2023 with another smash hit titled “Duro,” produced by Stunna Beats. “Duro,” which is translated as “wait,” is an up-tempo dance tune with an amazing melody, smooth vibes, and well-cooked lyrics. This is definitely a must-have on your playlist. In the words of the handsome Nigerian American, “Afrobeats is making history, and I see myself… Read More
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