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There’s genius in every child – Prof. Imafidon, autistic father of ‘smartest’ kids in the world; Honored by Queen of England; How he won $25m from David Cameron

Nigerian-born Chris Imafidon is a Professor at the University of Oxford, England. Though autistic, Imafidon, whose children have been described as world’s brainiest kids, tells ‘NONYE BEN-NWANKWO, how he got to the height he has achieved You were at the University of Ilorin recently during their graduation and you said …

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Pope Francis receives PSG shirt from Messi

Rome/Buenos Aires, Oct. 22, 2021 Pope Francis has thanked Argentina football star, Lionel Messi for sending him a Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) club jersey. “Lionel Messi, dear brother, thank you for the jersey and the dedication,” the pontiff said in a video published on Friday by Argentina’s Telam news agency. “Thank …

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NIDCOM boss bags Citizens Advocate Ambassador Award  

Abuja, Oct. 22, 2021: In recognition of her outstanding and remarkable performance as the voice of the voiceless Nigerians in the Diaspora, the Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) has honoured Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) with an award of excellence. The award, dubbed: Citizens  Advocate  Ambassador, was …

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo claims credit for Nnamdi Kanu’s production in court; Demands apology for locking Ezeife out

Pan Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has said that the production of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in court, Thursday, October 21, 2021, is largely due to “the diplomatic engagements” of the organisation under the leadership of Ambassador (Professor) George Obiozor. A statement by  Chiedozie …

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Southwest Diaspora Focal Point Officers honour Ooni of Ife

By Kazeem Badmus In recognition of his immense contributions to the fight against human trafficking, the Southwest Diaspora Focal Point Officers (SwDFPOs), in collaboration with Make Mee Elegant Foundation has bestowed on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the “Nigeria Ambassador Against Human Trafficking” award. Presenting the award at …

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How to end vicious cycle of poverty – UN expert

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 20, 2021 An independent UN human rights expert, Olivier De Shutter, says although poverty and privilege “continue to reproduce themselves in vicious cycles,” it is possible to break the chain and shift the paradigm. Shutter who told the General Assembly on Wednesday while presenting …

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Erdogan, an exemplar to the world on how to treat refugees with generosity, says Buhari  

….Turkey, Nigeria sign eight major agreements on energy, defence, industry, mining, others President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja heaped praises on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for opening his country’s borders to accommodate millions of refugees in dire need of humanitarian support. Speaking at a joint press conference on the …

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WHO names football star Drogba ambassador

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 18, 2021 World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, announced football legend Didier Drogba from Côte d’Ivoire  as its new Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health. Drogba will promote WHO’s top tips on how physical activity can lead to a healthier and happier life, and also …

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