Word of the day: veteran
veteran: noun 1 a: a former member of the armed forces B: an old soldier of long service 2: a person of long experience usually in some occupation or skill (such as politics or the arts) source: Merriam-Webster dictionary
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Brutal attacks targeting Muslims, refugees in CAR!
Photo credit: Peoples Gazette A UN report released on Wednesday has uncovered a pattern of grave human rights violations committed by armed groups in the southeast Central African Republic (CAR), targeting Muslim communities and Sudanese refugees. Daily Nigerian reports that investigations by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and the UN peacekeeping mission in the country,…
1,000 migrants reach Britain in four days!
Photo credit: Daily Mail Over 1,000 migrants reached Britain in small boats in just four days as human traffickers took advantage of calm conditions on the Channel. Daily Mail.com reports that the latest Home Office figures showed there were 326 arrivals on Tuesday, bringing the number since Saturday to 1,168. The total since Labour came to…
If I were Trump! – Adewale Sobowale
For a person who was once catapulted from the White House, if I were Mr Trump, I would have focused my new term of office on trying to be the best president ever. An Igbo proverb says, “When a man says yes his chi says yes also” which means “God helps those who help themselves”….
Word of the day: agbada
agbada: noun : a loose-fitting robe worn by men in Nigeria Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Trudeau slams Trump!
Photo credit: MPR News Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday called American tariffs “very dumb” and said that US President Donald Trump is appeasing Russia while launching a trade war against Canada. AP reports that in a news conference, Trudeau said that Canada would plaster retaliatory tariffs on more than $100 billion of American…
Rwanda seeks 50 million pounds from Uk for scraping migrant transfer scheme!
Photo credit: LN24 International The government of Rwanda is seeking 50 million pounds in damages from the UK following the cancellation of a migrant transfer deal between the two countries. Juristnews reports that the controversy comes amidst growing human rights concerns and diplomatic tension over Rwanda’s military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda’s government spokesperson,…