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AU chairperson meets Obasanjo on peace, stability in Africa

By Taiwo Scholarstica The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has met with former Nigerian President and AU High Representative, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, to discuss key developments across the African continent. Youssouf disclosed the meeting in a post on social media, saying the discussions focused on regional developments and other issues ...

World Humanitarian Day: Shettima seeks holistic approach to tackle crises

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for holistic approach in tackling humanitarian crises and ensuring durable solutions. The Vice President made the appeal at the United Towns Agency (UTA) for North-South Cooperation International Humanitarian Award and Lecture, and the unveiling of UTA’s Social Centre on Friday in Abuja. The Vice President, represented by Mrs Zubaida Umar, ...

Protect children from abuse, UNICEF, experts urge media

UNICEF and child rights experts have called on the media to portray children in crises as survivors and not just as victims. They made the call at a two-day zonal media training on “Ethical Child Rights Reporting” on Thursday in Port Harcourt. The training organised by UNICEF had in attendance media professionals from the print ...

ADC groups give NWC 48 hours to reinstate Adamawa governorship candidate

The Coalition of African Democratic Congress (ADC) Youth and Women Support Groups in Adamawa has given the National Working Committee (NWC) 48 hours to reinstate Mr Omar Suleiman as the ADC governorship candidate in Adamawa Mr Mohammed Alli, spokesperson of the coalition, issued the ultimatum at a press briefing on Thursday in Yola. Alli said ...