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Health Advice Lifestyle 

One Health Joint Plan of Action launched to address health threats to humans, animals, plants and environment

Global Author
Today, a new One Health Joint Plan of Action was launched by the Quadripartite – the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as OIE). This first joint plan on One Health aims to create a framework to… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

WHO launches new campaign to amplify the lived experience of people affected by cancer

Global Author
Today, WHO is launching the first global survey to better understand and address the needs of all those affected by cancer. The survey is part of a broader campaign, designed with and intended to amplify the voices of those affected by cancer – survivors, caregivers and the bereaved – as part of WHO’s Framework for Meaningful Engagement of People Living… Read More
Global News Lifestyle 

Has Witchcraft Become Forbidden Topic in African Schools?

Leo Igwe,
 By Leo Igwe This question has become pertinent given recent developments in the course of arranging a lecture for a guest professor from the US. This professor who holds a master’s degree in public health and another in education is visiting Nigeria and agreed to deliver some lectures for free on witchcraft accusations and public health in Africa. I thought… Read More
Development Health Advice 

‘Haitians are coming together to tackle the cholera crisis’: A UN Resident Coordinator Blog

Global Author
“I visited several cholera treatment centres in the most affected neighbourhoods of Port-au-Prince and saw heart-breaking scenes; children who were so malnourished, it was difficult to insert a drip into their arms or legs; adults who were clearly very ill. What immediately struck me was the intense smell of chlorine disinfectant, which is used to sterilize the immediate environment, clearly… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Meghan Markle reveals she uncovered Nigerian roots after taking genealogy test

Village Reporter,
Meghan Markle has revealed insight into her genetic heritage on the latest episode of her bombshell podcast, Archetypes. Unpicking the “Angry Black Woman” stereotype in a thought-provoking discussion with Nigerian American actress and comedian Issa Rae, writer Ziwe Fumudoh and professor Emily Bernards, The Duchess of Sussex told listeners that she took a genealogy test which revealed that she is… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Gospel singer Buchi to hold Nigeria’s first-ever national hymn festival

Village Reporter,
A former English language teacher at the University of Lagos, who is now better known as Nigeria’s Reggae music superstar and author, Buchi Atuonwu, is set to host Nigeria’s first-ever National Hymn Festival. It will take place on 19 November at the Sports Centre of the University of Lagos and will feature performances from Dr Panam Percy Paul, Joe Praize… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

France Cancells Visa of Nigerian Activist Maïkoul Zodi, a Critic of Western Military Bases

Village Reporter,
The Nigerians activist Maïkoul Zodi had his French visa cancelled by the French authorities last Thursday. He is known for his criticism against the presence of Western military bases in Africa, especially the French ones. – – According to activist Zodi, the French embassy sent him an email informing him of the cancellation of his visa on Thursday, October 20.… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Spain-based Nigerian singer Baby Kay drops EP ‘Undefined’

Village Reporter,
By Christian Agadibe Spain-based Nigerian afrobeat artist Chris Uzoezie, popularly known as Baby Kay, is not your typical singer. Beyond being a fast-rising performer, he is a fresh breath to the music industry in Nigeria. “I have always loved music and all types of genres, each genre of my music matches with a part of my personality and it can… Read More
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