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Development Health Advice 

COVID disrupts contraception services, leads to 1.4 million unintended pregnancies, says UNFPA 

Global Author
According to new estimates from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and Avenir Health, this has led to around 1.4 million unintended pregnancies.   These latest figures come as many countries, particularly high-income nations, show early signs of steeply declining birth rates.   Together, the findings demonstrate how the pandemic has severely impacted women’s control over their own reproductive health, and undermined family planning.  Contraceptives out… Read More
Development Health Advice 

‘Some light at the end of the tunnel’ as pandemic turns one – Guterres

Global Author
“So many lives have been lost”, said António Guterres, with “economies upended and societies left reeling.  The most vulnerable have suffered the most. Those left behind are being left even further behind.” We all want the #COVID19 pandemic to end so that we can get back to the things we love, and together we have the power to end it faster. I miss… Read More
Human Rights 

US death penalty must be abolished, rights experts urge President Biden

Village Reporter
The call comes after a resumption of federal executions in the US in the last year of Donald Trump’s Presidency, in which 13 people were put to death. In their appeal to the White House, the rights experts insisted that the death penalty served “no deterrent value and cannot be reconciled with the right to life”. ‘Inherently flawed’ The punishment… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Godwin Tom announces Music Business Academy for Africa 2021

Village Reporter,
The yearly event aims to educate the next generation of Nigerian artists, managers, songwriters, creatives and executives. Tom, who has managed Nigerian stars like MI Abaga, Wizkid and Wande Coal aims to share his wide range of knowledge and network for the advancement of the industry. This journey started two years ago, when he celebrated his 10th year in the… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Barry Jhay: 5 things you need to know about the singer

Village Reporter,
However, not many knew about Barry Jhay in the entertainment world until Sunday, March 7, 2021, after the news broke of the death of the C.E.O. of his record label, Kashy Godson. The mystery surrounding the record label boss’ death and Barry Jhay’s alleged involvement has given ground to know who exactly is the singer. Okay guys, here are five… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Kunle Afolayan is making three original titles for Netflix

Village Reporter,
Last year’s Netflix campaign about telling African stories featured renowned actors and filmmakers from across the continent in an inspiring montage. One of those filmmakers was Kunle Afolayan, who needs no introduction. With his latest film Citation about sexual harassment in universities premiering last year, and a pre-existing stock of his films (Phone Swap, Figurine, October 1, Mokalik etc) since… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Regression on ‘virtually every indicator’ of progress for children: UNICEF

Global Author
“The number of children who are hungry, isolated, abused, anxious, living in poverty and forced into marriage has increased. At the same time, their access to education, socialization and essential services including health, nutrition and protection has decreased”, Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director, said.  “The signs that children will bear the scars of the pandemic for years to come are… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

On Early Marriage and the International Women’s Day, By Yushau A. Shuaib

Village Reporter,
In preparation for the 2021 edition of the International Women’s Day, Hawwah Jiddare, a vocal feminist from Northern Nigeria and Chevening Scholar requested if I could recommend any person to discuss the rampant cases of early marriage in Arewa, Northern Nigeria. I told her that not only in Northern Nigeria but also across Africa, a lot of educated people and… Read More
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