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Pope Francis to visit Africa February

POPE Francis will be visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan between January 31 and February 5. His trip to the two...

Canada Launches Famine Relief Fund For Nigeria, Somalia, Others

The Canadian Government had on March 17, 2017, announced $119.25 million in humanitarian funding to respond to food crises in these four countries and has remained one of the earliest major donors to provide funds for the four affected countries.

UNICEF Says Millions Hungry, Sick, Out Of School In Crisis-Torn Countries

Over 22 million children are left hungry, sick, displaced and out of school in four crisis-torn countries including Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen as a result of drought occasioned by armed conflict, the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, has said.
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Famine Threatens 1.4 Million Children In Nigeria, 3 Other Countries

The United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF, has said that almost 1.4 million children are at risk of death from severe acute malnutrition this year in Nigeria and three other countries.

145 Child Soldiers Released In South Sudan

The United Nations’ Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has announced that a total of 145 child soldiers, who were fighting for two rebel groups in South Sudan have been released.
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Dozens Believed Dead In South Sudan Plane Crash

An overloaded cargo plane on Wednesday crashed along the banks of the Nile River moments after it took off from the South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing...

Obasanjo Leads AU Mission To South Sudan

Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is leading the African Union, AU, inquiry panel on South Sudan, comprising top international lawyers, human rights activists and...

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I could have slapped Kwankwaso in Aso Rock — Ganduje

FORMER Kano State governor Abdullahi Ganduje said he could have slapped his predecessor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, had he met him...

Ondo poly lecturers declare strike over 13-month salary arrears

LECTURERS of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), Ondo State, have embarked on strike over the non-payment of their...

37 more private varsities get provisional licence

THE National Universities Commission (NUC) has offered provisional licence to 37 private universities. This brings the number of private universities...

Nigerian defends teaching in China amidst criticism

A NIGERIAN school teacher and filmmaker, Bello Habeeb Galadanchi, has responded to criticism for choosing to teach children in...

WAEC arrests 20 school officials for aiding examination malpractice

THE West African Examination Council (WAEC) has said 20 school officials have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting...
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