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Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Forest Whitaker, UN Agency Heads and other dignitaries join survivors and advocates for ending child violence in New York, during the UN General Assembly

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, UN Agency Heads and other dignitaries met survivors and advocates for ending violence against children in New York on Sunday night (22 September). They are in New York for the UN General Assembly,

Hippo kills Yauri Emir’s guard in Kebbi

Malam Usman Maigadi, a guard at Orchard Farm owned by the Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi, has been killed by a mother hippopotamus, the News Agency of Nigeria, reports.

NAN gathers that the animal may have perceived the deceased as com…

Homecoming ceremony for former liberation fighters

Government will receive the remains of 49 former liberation fighters who passed away in exile in Zimbabwe and Zambia this week.

The remains are set to arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria on 25 September 2024.

‘Following their arrival, t…

Tinubu orders crackdown on stolen vehicle trafficking

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday ordered security and law enforcement agencies to take action against individuals involved in trafficking stolen vehicles.

The agencies tasked with this responsibility include: the Economic and Financial Crimes Commis…

Shettima arrives New York for 79th UNGA

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President…

APC’s Okpebholo wins Edo governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Sen. Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progessives Congress (APC) winner of the Saturday governorship election in Edo.

INEC’s Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Faruk Kuta…

YEF, USAID move to address menstrual hygiene challenges in Lagos

The Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF), in partnership with USAID, is developing ‘My Period App’ initiative, aimed at empowering young women and girls through education and economic opportunities.

Mrs Iwalola Akin-Jimoh, YEF Executive Secretary, mad…