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WHO discloses 2019’s ten most critical health threats

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The world is facing multiple health challenges. These range from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and diphtheria, increasing reports of drug-resistant pathogens, growing rates of obesity and physical inactivity to the health impacts of environmental pollution and climate change and multiple humanitarian crises.

Gemalto to supply Entebbe Airport eKiosks

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Gemalto, in cooperation with local partner SCINTL, has been awarded the contract for the supply of a Border Management System (BMS) (https://bit.ly/2H8TvcT) including airport self-service eKiosks (https://bit.ly/2D7BxDE) at Entebbe Airport, Uganda, creating a faster and more convenient border-crossing experience for travelers and strengthening homeland security.

SA deals Nigeria another blow

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South Africa has dealt Nigeria yet another major blow in the race by both to be recognized as Africa’s greatest country.

The Good Life serialization 2

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Uba was of medium height and of similar build complemented by regular exercise, outdoors and indoors. Thirty-seven years of age, he looked much younger which was one of his best assets right from time. He was a clearing and forwarding agent with Vintage International, a reputable company in such matters. His monthly salary wasn’t that great but he lived very well, well beyond his salary should make him because of the sharp practices he, and virtually all the C&F boys, engaged in.

Leah Sharibu: Buhari administration making empty promises -CitizenGO

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Sadly, many Nigerians have probably forgotten about Leah Sharibu (pictured) who was one of the girls abducted by Boko Haram in Dapchi in the northern part of Nigeria but wasn’t released when other girls kidnapped with her were because of her refusal to renounce her Christian faith.

Short Story Galore serialization 1

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THE DREADING If Sarah would only think back, she would realize she had been anticipating it for a long time in her subconscious.

Nigeria violence worries UN Humanitarian Coordinator

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The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, has expressed grave concern following an upsurge in violence in the country’s north-east that has caused tens of thousands of innocent civilians to flee their homes.

Bio, UK pump $26.2m into Sierra Leone free education

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His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has unveiled textbooks, teaching and learning materials worth Le 221 billion ($26.2 million) as a joint-support from UKAid and the Government of Sierra Leone to the free quality education programme in public and government assisted schools.

ILO to observe centenary

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This year the International Labour Organization (ILO) marks its 100th anniversary – making it one of the oldest United Nations agencies.