The catastrophic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be overstated. Major disruptions, especially in education, have occurred, of 9 out of 10 learners worldwide, millions of children live in countries faced with humanitarian crises. This is exceptionally severe for refugees and other forcibly displaced children, youth, and most importantly girls, who are faced with the most...
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G7 issues Statement on Arrest and Detention of Alexey Navalny
The G7 foreign ministers issued a statement today, following the arrest of opposition politician Alexei Navalny after his return to Russia. “We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union are united in condemning the politically motivated arrest and...
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Biden nullifying Trump’s legacy
After President Joe Biden was sworn into office on Wednesday afternoon, he sat down for the first time in the Oval Office, moving to undo former President Trump’s legacy. Many congratulations are already underway: for President and Vice President of the United States of America. The Honorable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada congratulated President...
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Minister Ng speaks with Anna Hallberg, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs
The European Union (EU) is one of the leading economies in the world and Canada’s second-largest trading affiliate. Through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan that includes financial measures and programs to support Canadian businesses impacted by COVID-19, many Canadian small businesses are gradually reviving. On Friday, January 15, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export...
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International Women Media Foundation Co-Chair Bryan Monroe dies
International Women Media Foundation (IWMF) co-chair Bryan Monroe passes on. Bryan was a tireless advocate of a diverse and equitable press, paving the way for numerous Black journalists. IWMF wrote on their website: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of IWMF co-chair Bryan Monroe. Bryan was a tireless champion of a diverse and equitable...
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NASA: Artemis goes to the moon
After 50 years when the first man landed on the moon, team Artemis will be the first step in the next age of human exploration. Remarkably, the space exploration agency is not going it alone; together with commercial and international partners, NASA will establish a sustainable presence on the Moon to prepare for missions to Mars and...
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Tragedy: Commemoration marking one year since the tragic downing of Flight PS752
One year ago, in the early morning of January 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was downed by two Iranian military surface-to-air missiles near Tehran. Yesterday, in honor of the memory of those who perished, the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims offered their sincere condolences to all who mourn the victims...
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US Capitol has fallen
Amid the crises in the US Capitol, which is presently under lockdown, D.C. National Guard has been fully activated says the Pentagon Chief and D.C. mayor has implemented a 6 p.m. ET curfew. In what may appear to be a movie but unfortunately, this was real life as the Police drew guns inside the US...
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LASG Arraigns 65 lawbreakers of the COVID-19 guidelines
In a press statement released by Head, Public Affairs Unit, Lagos State Task Force Adebayo Taofiq, 65 offenders were arraigned at the Lagos Mobile Court over movement during the midnight curfew on New Year Day. It stated: “The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) today arraigned 65 offenders at the Special Offences...
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Canada provides $500,000 CAD to victims of the Croatia earthquake
The Government of Croatia has appealed for assistance following the earthquake on December 29, 2020, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck central Croatia, resulting in extensive damage throughout the Sisak-Petrinja region and impacting 25 counties. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced funding to support emergency response and recovery efforts in Croatia. The...
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Previous UNILAG VC Prof. Ibidapo-Obe is dead
Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, a Nigerian professor of Systems Engineering and former Vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos has died today from complications due to Covid 19. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe died on Sunday afternoon at the age of 71. The death of the former UNILAG VC was announced in a statement by the Registrar and Secretary to Council,...
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry release a gorgeous Christmas card with Archie
Today the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released an official Christmas post card. According to the Sussexes spokesperson: “The original photo of the family was taken at their home earlier this month by The Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland. The small Christmas tree, including the homemade ornaments and other decorations, was selected by Archie, and the tree...