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Author: Chinedu Ibeakanma

Chinedu Ibeakanma is a trained journalist. He holds a masters degree in Mass Communication and you’ll often find him writing breaking news stories on politics, sports, business, lifestyle, and other interesting beats. Chinedu is also a broadcaster and when he is not in the studio, you will find him analysing critical issues that affect humanity
UN Watchdog Reports Continued Human Rights Abuses in Burundi
18Sep By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Burundi, Human Rights, News, United Nations

UN Watchdog Reports Continued Human Rights Abuses in Burundi

  A UN watchdog reports that there has been continued human rights violations such as sexual violence, murder, and summary executions in Burundi The citizens had earlier hoped on a new era where peace will reign with the election of new President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who was elected in May after taking over from his predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza. Former President Pierre Nkurunziza stayed in office for 15 years and during his tenure, at least 1,000 people were killed with over 400,000 displaced during an unrest which lasted between April 2015 and May 2017, according to the UN. While there were expectations of a change of fortunes in the Central African Country after the transition of Government, a Commission of Inquiry on Burundi has reported disappearance and killings in...
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Osinbajo and a Facebook Vice President to Hold informal Chat Today
18Sep By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Economy, News, Nigeria, Youths

Osinbajo and a Facebook Vice President to Hold informal Chat Today

  Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Facebook’s Vice President, Policy and Communication, Nick Clegg will today, Friday, September 18 hold a virtual informal chat. In a Statement released by Facebook on Thursday, the chat is billed to hold as part of the activities earmarked for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 75th session of the U.N General Assembly started on Tuesday with the dedication of a moment of silence to the unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic. The General Assembly is billed to close on September 22. According to the statement issued on the informal chat, Facebook said the chat will be moderated by Omowale David-Ashiru, Vice President, Global Operations at Andela. The chat will also explore the growth of digital economy while highlighting the role of...
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UNILAG Crisis: Panel Submits Report
18Sep By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Corruption, Education, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

UNILAG Crisis: Panel Submits Report

  The Special Presidential Visitation Panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the removal of suspended Vice-Chancellor, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has submitted its report. African News Today gathered that the report was submitted to the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu by Chairman of the panel, Prof Tukur Sa’ad after the completion of their two weeks assignment which commenced on August 26, 2020. Adamu, who received the report on behalf of Buhari, said: “The visitor of the university, after due consideration of the report, will take a decision on the matter as appropriate in order to restore peace and conducive learning atmosphere in the university of Lagos and the university system as a whole.” The suspended Vice-Chancellor was removed from office by t...
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Osinbajo Assures Justice for Nigerian Traders in Ghana
18Sep By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Economy, Ghana, News, Nigeria

Osinbajo Assures Justice for Nigerian Traders in Ghana

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that Nigerian traders in Ghana affected by the stringent business regulations by the Ghana government will get justice. Osinbajo who stated this yesterday Tuesday 16, September while meeting with representatives of the Nigerian community in Ghana added that bureaucracy is part of the reasons there has been a delay in resolving the issue. He however added that the discussions between the two countries was reaching a fruitful point and soon, all parties will be informed of the resolutions. A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity in the Office of the Vice-President, Mr. Laolu Akande, said the meeting was held at the official residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana. The statement...
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Edo 2020: APC Accused of Wooing Voters with Wrappers (Video)
16Sep By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Corruption, News, Nigeria

Edo 2020: APC Accused of Wooing Voters with Wrappers (Video)

The Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been accused of wooing female voters with wrappers ahead of Saturday, September 19 gubernatorial elections in the state. A video circulating on social media which was obtained by African News Today showed women queuing up to present their permanent voter cards to a woman believed to be one of the party’s female coordinators. The women were subsequently given wrappers after the validity of their cards were confirmed. The video which was widely shared by social media users on Tuesday raised concerns from political watchers of the development in Edo state with many condemning the move. https://youtu.be/6wDh8kzvEE4   While the party has not issued a statement to take responsibility or debunk the activities sho...
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