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Witchcraft killings of people with albinism have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, says UN expert

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Ikponwosa Ero stated that people had been turning to witchcraft “because of the mistaken belief that using their body parts in potions can bring good luck and wealth”, adding that “the majority of victims have been children.”   The Human Rights Council passed a ground-breaking resolution earlier this month condemning human rights violations committed through witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks and called for international consultation… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

YouTube Music announces the largest global Foundry class of artists

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YouTube Music today announced the 2021 cohort for Foundry, its global artist development program with a mission to support independent musicians, helping them build sustainable careers on their own terms. Bella Shmurda, from Nigeria joins the list of 27 artists representing 14 countries and a broad spectrum of musical heritage this year. The program received the most applications ever this… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Veteran highlife musician, Felix Odey, aka Feladey, is dead

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His death was announced in the early hours of Thursday, July 29. It was learnt that the multi-talented musician and producer, who popularised Rex Lawson’s ‘Sawale’ in the 90s and the subsequent single, ‘Band Boys’ had a fever before he died. The late Feladey would be remembered for his outstanding contributions and works in the music industry which include the… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Yemen: New World Bank funds offer lifeline to most vulnerable

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In a country reeling from over six years of incessant conflict, economic disruptions compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, floods and desert locusts, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Development Programme (UNDP), and World Food Programme (WFP) will use the funds to fight the spread of extreme hunger in Yemen.   “Food insecurity is one of the most pressing human development challenges facing Yemen”, said Tania Meyer, World… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Countries urged to develop pandemic preparedness and response treaty

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Dr. Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the agency’s Emergencies Programme, delivered opening remarks at a UN General Assembly meeting on Wednesday where ambassadors were briefed by the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPPR).  “We must seize the moment. In the coming months and years, other crises will demand our attention, and distract us from the urgency of taking… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Loaded Events Schedule Awaits Visitors To South Carolina’s Hammock Coast This Fall

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Loaded Events Schedule Awaits Visitors To South Carolina’s Hammock Coast This Fall – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Thursday, July 29, 2021 · 547,526,669 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other Services… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

If you don’t do something now, you will have no home to go – Charlyboy charges Nigerians in Diaspora

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  A Nigerian controversial entertainer, singer and songwriter, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charlyboy has urged Nigerians i…   A Nigerian controversial entertainer, singer and songwriter, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charlyboy has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to take necessary actions against alleged bad governance affecting the youths in the country.   In an interview in London,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian national arrested with cocaine at Pakistan airport

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A Nigerian national, Simon Chukwunwike, has been arrested with 2 kilogrammes of cocaine in Pakistan. The suspect was arrested by officials of the Anti-Narcotics Force on arrival at the Sialkot International Airport, Punjab on Tuesday, July 26. According to Urdu Point, a search operation was carried out at international arrival counter of the airport and some 2kg cocaine were recovered from Chukwunwike. Persons… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Why I’ve Been Absent From Social Media – Singer Tolani Otedola

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Tolani Otedola Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Tolani Otedola has revealed why she has not been active on social media for over a year. The billionaire heiress took to her Instagram page to pen lengthy post revealing that she was diagnosed with a condition which made her experience the toughest season of her life. In her words: “For over a year now,… Read More
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