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Apple Music Honors Juneteenth 2021 with Exclusive Collection of New Original Songs and Covers

Village Reporter,
In the US, Juneteenth is the day recognizing the news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reaching slaves in Texas. To honor Juneteenth 2021, Apple Music commissioned a specially curated collection of songs – Juneteenth 2021: Freedom Songs.  The compilation features original compositions and covers in service of the holiday from Amaarae, Black Thought, Chloe x Halle, D Smoke, H.E.R., Hit-Boy, Honey Dijon,… Read More
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Nigerian gospel scene has gotten its spiciest moment after Tope Alabi shaded Adeyinka Alaseyori

Village Reporter,
While ministering at an event on Saturday, July 12, 2021, Ms. Alabi shaded her colleague Adeyinka Alaseyori, accusing the latter of belittling God’s capacity with her hit record ‘Oniduro Mi’. In ‘Oniduro Mi’, Alaseyori describes God as ‘My Guarantor’, but Alabi was critical of the song, saying it does not explain God’s powers fully. “God is beyond being a guarantor… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

New WHO guidance seeks to put an end to human rights violations in mental health care

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Globally, the majority of mental health care continues to be provided in psychiatric hospitals, and human rights abuses and coercive practices remain all too common. But providing community-based mental health care that is both respectful of human rights and focused on recovery is proving successful and cost-effective, according to new guidance released today by the World Health Organization. Mental health… Read More
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Statement for healthcare professionals: How COVID-19 vaccines are regulated for safety and effectiveness

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Healthcare professionals and public health authorities have a central role in discussing vaccination against COVID-19 with their patients. Vaccines play a critical role in preventing deaths, hospitalisation caused by infectious diseases. Emerging data on effectiveness indicates that licenced COVID-19vaccines are contributing to controlling the spread of the disease. Until widespread vaccination has been achieved, both vaccinated and unvaccinated people need… Read More
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The return of Government College Umuahia, by Obi Nwakanma

Village Reporter,
The Government College Umuahia – one of Nigeria’s most prestigious boarding schools for boys -has an intimidating list of alumni: famous statesmen, leading writers and artists, world class engineers and scientists, Mandarins of the Civil service, top members of the military High Command, entrepreneurs and financiers, bankers – an array of stars, who have over the years, as the school’s… Read More
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Nigeria as metaphoric Beasts of No Nation

Village Reporter,
Oludayo Tade Published 16 June 2021 June 12 represents the denial of the wish of the majority by the powerful holders of power in Nigeria (and their foreign collaborators) who annulled the most peaceful and free election in Nigeria’s history. Moshood Abiola who dined with the military hierarchy forgot to use a long spoon while eating with the ‘devil’. The… Read More
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G7 announces pledges of 870 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, of which at least half to be delivered by the end of 2021

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COVAX welcomes dose sharing commitments for 870 million additional doses to support equitable access to vaccines in 2021 and 2022, with the aim to deliver at least half by the end of 2021.   The G7 has committed one billion doses since the February 2021 virtual G7 Early Leaders’ Summit, including pledges made at the G20 Global Health Summit hosted… Read More
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The ACT Accelerator partnership welcomes commitment of 870 million vaccine doses and calls for more investment in all tools to end the pandemic

Global Author
Total funding committed to the ACT-Accelerator partnership remains US$ 15.1 billion with a gap of over US$16 billion. At the close of this year’s G7 Leaders’ summit, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland announced a donation of an additional 870 million vaccine doses from attendees, with the majority to be delivered through COVAX,… Read More
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Angelique Kidjo: ‘I feared for Nigeria during #EndSARS protest’

Village Reporter,
Grammy award-winning Beninaise artiste, Angelique Kidjo has revealed she was afraid for Nigeria during the #EndSARS protest that took place in October 2o20.According to Angelique Kidjo, she thought a war was going to break out.In an interview with Apple Music 1, Kidjo said: “When the #EndSARS movement started in Lagos; I was worried for everybody— my family members and other… Read More
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Music Streaming Market Stakeholders as 2020 Marks Outstanding Performance

Village Reporter,
The Latest research study titled, “Music Streaming Market by Service, Type, Platform and End User – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2027” added by Big Market Research, states that the Music Streaming market is projected to be around US$ 77.50 billion by 2027. Music Streaming services include platform that allow audience to listen audio, podcast and music videos and… Read More
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