Month: September 2020
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newsFormer colonizer Queen of England whose country left Africa in ruins congratulates Nigeria on 60th independence anniversary
Former colonizer Queen of England whose country left Nigeria in total political and economic chaos has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary…
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Africa
AfricaRights group urges Armenia and Azerbaijan not to attack civilians as both sides fight
All armed forces fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh must at all times distinguish between combatants and civilians under international humanitarian law, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday. The organizations said all sides…
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Africa
Africa
Donors pledge $1 billion to Act Accelerator initiative to bolster access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines but $35 billion still needed
Donors have pledged $1 billion to the World Health Organization’s Act Accelerator initiative to bolster access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines around the world, the UN said in a…
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Africa
AfricaLawan urges Inspector General of Police Mohammad Adamu to provide security for traditional rulers in Plateau
President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Mohammad Adamu, to as a matter of urgency, deploy security for the protection of traditional rulers…
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NIGERIA
NIGERIA
Atiku wishes Nigeria happy independence day with poignant message: Our future depends on our commitment to a common destiny
On Saturday, 26 September, 2020 in far away United States, Israel Adesanya, an illustrious Nigerian, who embodies the indefatigable Nigerian spirit made the nation proud by successfully defending his UFC…
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AfricaRamaphosa mourns Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
President Cyril Ramaphosa extended his condolences, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, to the Government and people of the State of Kuwait, following the passing of…
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AfricaAmnesty International forced to halt work in India as government targets rights groups
Amnesty International India announced that it is halting its work in the country after the Indian government froze its bank accounts in an act of reprisal for the organization’s human rights work. Fifteen international…
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NIGERIA
NIGERIAWith 600 road projects, President Buhari sets unbeaten record – Perspectives by Garba Shehu
As we mark the 60th Anniversary Day, the record-setting, mega roadways infrastructure development projects by the Buhari administration numbering up to 600 that are undergoing major upgradation or rehabilitation call…
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Africa
Africa
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva’s remarks at Saudi G20 event enhancing access to opportunities in the Arab countries
Assalamu alaikum! Thank you, Minister Aljadaan, for your leadership during the Saudi G20 presidency, and for your partnership to create this timely high-level event. COVID makes increasing access to opportunity…
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newsBiden wins disastrous, embarrassing, worst presidential debate, as out of control Trump fails to change perceptions and refuses to condemn white supremacists
Joe Biden won the first presidential debate on Tuesday night amid countless interruptions by President Donald Trump who was supposed to change perceptions as he entered the debate stage trailing…
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