ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. The first events reflected Carter’s climb up the political ladder, from the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, to decades on the global stage as a humanitarian and advocate…
China is witnessing an increase in infections of a respiratory virus, known as human metapneumovirus (HMPV), prompting authorities to take emergency measures, according to the Independent. The surge in HMPV cases comes five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed the lives of nearly 7 million people around the world…
HMPV in China: China is reportedly battling a Covid-like scare. Reports suggest there has been rise in cases of human metapneumovirus or HMPV which is a respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms. China has downplayed the outbreak of HMPV despite social media…
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Yesterday afternoon, in a memorable ceremony at the East Room of the White House, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 distinguished individuals from politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and science. Among the honourees was legendary actor and Hollywood icon Denzel Washington…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has issued a stern warning to Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy over alleged uncharitable and divisive remarks perceived to target the Igbo race during his ongoing social media spat with celebrity businessman Cubana Chief Priest. A statement signed by HURIWA National Coordinator…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) Limited to “account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing N825bn and $2.5bn meant for ‘refinery rehabilitation’ and other oil revenues…