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Facebook ramps up efforts to curb ‘hateful content’ in ads
Facebook said Friday it would ban a “wider category of hateful content” in ads as the embattled social media giant moved to respond to growing protests over its handling of inflammatory posts.
I was a refugee for eight years – AUC chief
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki, has called for increased tolerance and assistance for persons displaced by war, violence, and other forms of disaster.
Refugees Day: Don seeks global support for refugees, IDPs
Dr Abiola Adimula of the University of Ilorin has advocated for greater global support for refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
Uganda grapples with refugee crisis amid coronavirus pandemic
As the world marks World Refugee Day on Saturday, thousands of Congolese are stranded at the Ugandan border seeking to enter the East African country after deadly tribal clashes back home.
IFRC urges more support for refugees in Middle East, North Africa
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expressed their concern about living conditions of migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region amid COVID-19 outbreak.
Pope appeals for end to Libyan civil war
Pope Francis appealed on Sunday for both sides in the Libyan civil war to seek peace, urging the international community to facilitate talks and protect refugees and migrants he said were victims of cruelty.
Pope Francis calls for world to push for end to Libya violence
Pope Francis on Sunday urged international bodies as well as political and military leaders to stop the violence in Libya and to also end the plight of migrants, refugees and others trapped there.
Burundi police detain more than 200 opposition election observers
Burundian police detained more than 200 opposition electoral observers during this week’s election, the spokesman for the main opposition National Freedom Council (CNL) told Reuters on Friday, alleging voting irregularities.
Probe into claims Afghan migrants forced into river by Iran guards
The Afghan government said it has launched an investigation into claims that migrants attempting to enter Iran drowned after being forced into a river by Iranian border guards.
Bayern star Alphonso Davies raises funds for those forced to flee
Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies says it would be a “disaster” if the coronavirus reaches one of the world’s many refugee camps — like the one he was born in.
Benue: Federal government donated 250 bags of spoilt beans to displaced persons as palliatives
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday lamented the donation of 250 bags of spoilt beans to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state, as palliatives.
Coronavirus: US funding assistance to Nigeria hits $21.4 million – embassy
The United States government says it has spent about $21.4 million in assistance to Nigeria over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nigeria sets up panel to probe Borno IDPs’ camp fire
The federal government has set upna probe panel to unravel the fire outbreak at Ngala Internally Displaced Persons IDPs’ camps in Borno State.
Lebanon to test for coronavirus at refugee camp after first case found
A team from Lebanon’s Rafik Hariri University Hospital will test for the new coronavirus at a refugee camp on Wednesday after a resident was found to be infected, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) said.
Lockdown: 650 less privileged benefits get relief packages from Abuja school
No fewer than 650 households of different faith benefitted from relief packages distributed by the Ladela Schools’ Parents Teachers Association (PTA ) in different parts of Abuja.
Amnesty: Armed conflicts, state repression fuel cocktail of human rights violations in Africa
The report analyses major developments from the past year including the deposition of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, the Zimbabwean government’s response to mass protests, and increasing attacks on civilians in Mozambique and Mali.
Coronavirus: Travel restrictions, border shutdowns by country
Countries around the world are increasingly adopting sweeping measures to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, including full lockdowns, shutting down airports, imposing travel restrictions and completely sealing their borders.
As rich nations battle coronavirus, anxiety grows for low-income states
As Europe and the United States struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, aid groups warn that without measures millions could die in low-income countries and war zones such as Syria and Yemen, where hygiene conditions are already dire.
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Police arrest five for rape in Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP. Fredrick Nnudam, disclosed this in a statement, Thursday in Uyo, the state capital.
Champions League and Europa League last-16 venues confirmed by UEFA
UEFA has confirmed that the outstanding Champions League and Europa League last-16 second leg matches will be hosted by the clubs who were scheduled to play at home.
DisCos advocate CBN-funded massive roll-out of meters to address power challenge
Power Distribution Companies (DisCos) have advocated a Central Bank-funded massive meters roll-out project, to ensure that electricity customers were adequately metered.
INEC confirms 17 political parties for Ondo guber poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 17 out of the 18 registered political parties will be contesting the October 10, 2020 Ondo state governorship election.
FIDA, NCWS, others fault Governor Ayade over Justice Ikpeme
International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Nigeria; Women in Politics and National Council for Women Society, Nigeria, among others civil society organisations, have described the refusal of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State and members of the state House of Assembly to confer Justice Akon Ikpeme as the Chief Judge of the state, as gross injustice.
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Head of Service: Nigerian civil servants violating coronavirus restriction order
The Office of the Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF) has decried the level of non-compliance with directives and advice on the COVID-19 pandemic measures in government offices.
Edo guber: PDP’s allegations baseless, diversionary – APC
The All Progressives Congress has dismissed allegations levelled against its campaign council by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party as baseless and diversionary.
Akwa Ibom APC faults President Buhari’s ‘unfamiliar method’ of appointment
Akwa Ibom State Chapter of All Progressive Congress (APC) has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari over what it described as “unfamiliar method” adopted in appointing people from the state to political offices without reference to the party.
Ondo deputy governor gives governor 21 days ultimatum to transmit power to him
The embattled deputy governor of Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi, at the weekend gave Governor Rotimi Akeredolu 21 days to transmit power to him as acting governor.
Report: Victor Osimhen waiting for Arsenal or Manchester United offer
According to reports from Football Italia, Napoli were supposed to pay €50m fee transfer fee to Lille, plus a huge salary to the 21-year-old striker. His potential arrival would have left the door ajar for Arkadiusz Milik to move elsewhere this summer.