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DR AUGUSTINE Obaro an east London GP much loved and popular with his peers and...
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The sorority sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Inc. released an official statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Saturday. “Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneer for women’s rights and a passionate advocate of civil rights,” said Rasheeda Liberty, International Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, […]
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Whew, child! 'The Chicago' in President Barack Obama came out heavy Wednesday evening as Obama took to the campaign trail to speak at a Biden-Harris drive-in rally in Philadelphia. This marks the first live, in-person appearance from the former president on behalf of his former vice president Joe Biden. '13 days until the most important […]
Facebook has admitted to censoring posts tagged with #EndSARS following thousands of complaints from Instagram users, including Kelly Rowland, who shared photos of their content either being blocked out or tagged with a note saying it was \"false information,\" according to Vice News and Al Jazeera. Instagram is wrongly censoring posts about Nigeria #EndSARS protests, labeling info about police violence \"false information.\" Many users reported problems, including activists and celebrities like Kelly Rowland. A Facebook rep told @VICE it is working to fix the issue. pic.twitter.com/JJf1g5MrkM — AJ+ (@ajplus) October 22, 2020 Nigerians across the internet and many others have spent the last few weeks raising awareness about the #EndSARS movement that has evolved into a massive protest effort against police brutality and impunity in Nigeria. #EndSARS, a reference to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad within the Nigerian Police Force, has been trending for weeks as the peaceful protests have...
[OHCHR] New York -- In his first report to the General Assembly, the Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing Balakrishnan Rajagopal commended several States that have adopted temporary eviction bans, provided income support to help individuals to cover housing costs or taken steps to house the homeless.
Last week the Oakland City Council passed two resolutions introduced by Council President Rebecca Kaplan. The Oakland Police Department is now asked to prioritize gun violence by tracing and shutting down sources of illegal guns, and no longer participate in the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. The City of Oakland has experienced an uptick in violent crimes, […]
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Michael Balsamo and Geoff Mulvihill | Associated Press Drugmaker Purdue Pharma, the company behind the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to federal criminal charges as part of a settlement of more than $8 billion, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. The deal does not release […]
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A court in Kenya has postponed the sentencing of two convicted persons found to have participated in the attack of Westgate Mall in 2013, to allow the probation officer complete and file the victims’ report.
The sentencing of Ahmed Abdil and Hassan Mustafa, had been scheduled for Thursday after the trial court found them guilty earlier this month.
The prosecution through Edwin Okello, told the court Thursday that only nine victims had recorded their statement and that the probation officer required seven days to complete the recording of the remaining statements.
The application to adjourn the sentencing was not opposed by the defense lawyers, Chacha Mwita and Mbugua Muerithi.
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The Westgate Mall attack was claimed by Al-Shabaab in retaliation for Kenya intervening military over the border in Somalia, where the Islamist group was waging a bloody insurgency against the fragile central government.
Kenya is a major contributor of troops to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which in 2011 drove Al-Shabaab out of Mogadishu and other urban strongholds after a months-long offensive.
In a car the attackers drove to Westgate, police found evidence of newly-activated SIM cards used by the gunmen. Their communications were traced, including calls to Mohamed Ahmed Abdi and Hassan Hussein Mustafa.
A fourth defendant, Adan Mohammed Abdikadir, was acquitted in early 2019 for lack of evidence.
The Westgate attack was the deadliest incident of violent extremism on Kenyan soil since the 1998 bombing of the US embassy in Nairobi, which killed 213 people.
But since the assault on the shopping complex, Al-Shabaab has perpetrated further atrocities in Kenya against civilian targets.
In April 2015, gunmen entered Garissa University and killed 148 people, almost all of them students, and many shot point blank after being identified as Christians.
In January 2019, the militants struck Nairobi again, hitting the Dusit Hotel and surrounding offices and killing 21 people.
Al-Shabaab warned in a January statement that Kenya \"will never be safe\" as long as its troops were stationed in Somalia, and threatened further attacks on tourists and US interests.
That same month, Al-Shabaab attacked a US military base in northeast Kenya in a cross-border raid, killing three Americans and destroying a number of aircraft.
The yearly salaries of South Africa's most prominent CEOs have been revealed. If you thought Cyril Ramaphosa was 'in the money', you might need a rethink.
The NBA's 2020 Draft Will Be Held Virtually in ESPN's Studios
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday night in a national TV address spoke about the unrest that has gripped his country in recent days.
Buhari in his speech however and notably did not mention the shootings of peaceful protesters on Tuesday night in Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of the west african state, that prompted international outrage.
\"I am indeed deeply pained that innocent lives have been lost. These tragedies are uncalled for and unnecessary. Sadly there's no way whatsoever to connect these bad acts to legitimate expression of grievance of the youth of our country.\"- the 78 year old Buhari said.
There were quick reactions online from many Nigerians on the speech some have described as depressing and threatening.
Men in military uniform in widely circulated video on social media were seen opening fire without warning on thousands of peaceful protesters singing the national anthem Tuesday night in Lekki Lagos, killing at least 12 people, according to Amnesty International.
The shootings have been widely condemned but Buhari did not speak of them at all during his Thursday address. He instead urged calm.
Buhari also asked the United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada and other countries in the developed world to make adequate findings before commenting on issues happening in Nigeria.
His reference can be attributed to the reactions from prominent persons around the world including a former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton, and United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres calling on the Mr Buhari's government to address the demands of the young citizens asking for a better country.
\"To our neighbours in particular, and members of the international community, many of whom have expressed concern about the ongoing development in Nigeria, we thank you and urge you all to seek to know all the facts available before taking a position or rushing to judgment and making hasty pronouncements\"- he read from his TV address.
Many Nigerians had hoped to hear from their leader prior to the address but there are now groans in some quarters that Mr Buhari's speech lacked empathy and instead told the people that his government will no longer tolerate the breakdown of order in the country.
Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari last night sent a condolence message to the people and government of Burundi over the death of their president, Mr. Pierre Nkurunziza.
In the condolence message made available by presidential spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, Buhari described Nkurunziza as a patriot who led his country through turbulent times.
\"It is with profound grief and sadness that we received the news of the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza.
President Nkurunziza was a true patriot that steered the country through turbulent times with wisdom and foresight.
\"The Government of the Republic of Burundi announces with great sadness the unexpected death of His Excellency Pierre Nkurunziza, President of the Republic of Burundi following heart failure on June 8, 2020,\" it said in a post on its official Twitter account.
Ivy Park is back! Beyoncé just announced her athleisure clothing line, Ivy Park, is set to drop its second collection... View Article
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The Congressional Black Caucus is showing support for the people of Nigeria. As protests continue to erupt in Nigeria over... View Article
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Bonnie embarked on a solo career in the 1970s, releasing the hit \"Heaven Must Have Sent You\" in 1979.
Almost every business professional has hosted and participated in multiple online meetings, but how many have taken the time to consider how they present themselves on camera and how to make the most of virtual interactions with colleagues, clients, or customers?
If you want to optimize how you appear on video and improve and enhance your ability to communicate in a virtual meeting setting, check out the Presence Summit, a day of professional development and interactive exercises scheduled for July 15.
The Presence Summit “is for any individual or business that uses online communications and considers professional development a priority,” according to the meeting website.Organizers say that “this thought-leader forum is designed specifically for enhancing communications in a video presence era.”
The summit will show the new opportunities that online meetings can provide, and participants will hear from communications experts and industry professionals about how to be more effective in online meetings and how to use video communications to promote products and services, as well as to improve customer experiences.
The live stream of the summit is free, and an optional professional development track (registration required) allows access to Zoom breakout sessions led by experts on topics including identifying and optimizing your communication style, applying best practices for online meetings and priming video meeting participants for success.In addition, all virtual conference attendees receive a free copy of “The Online Meeting Survival Guide,” by Paul Richards, business development manager at HuddleCamHD.”
THE ICONIC stab-proof vest that rapper Stormzy wore when he headlined Glastonbury is up for a design award.The vest was designed by Banksy, the anonymous graffiti artist. It is an authentic police-issued garment and can stop certain bullets.
Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail, President of Saint Augustine University in Raleigh, North Carolina has died due to the COVID-19 virus.
On Thursday morning, Michigan Chronicle and co-moderators Dennis Archer Jr. and Vickie Thomas hosted the Digital Edition of Pancakes and Politics Forum V. The theme of Forum V was, “All Roads Lead to Detroit: Detroit as the next Entrepreneurial Hotspot for Black Business. The keynote speaker was John Hope Bryant – founder, chairman, and CEO … Continued
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Bonnie Pointer, one of the famed members of the Pointer Sisters, has passed away.
“It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of the Pointer Sisters that my sister Bonnie died this morning,” Anita Pointer said in regards to her sister Patricia aka Bonnie.
“Bonnie in particular was driven, citing a desperate need to do something with her life,” Ruth Pointer wrote about her sister in her memoir, I’m So Excited: My Life as a Pointer.
Bonnie Pointer left the Pointer Sisters in 1977.
Bonnie Pointer is survived by her brothers Aaron and Fritz and her sisters, Ruth and Pointer of the Pointer Sisters Passes Away At 69
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Day Pitney’s strong reputation for client service and legal representation goes hand in hand with its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. The firm has been at the forefront of diversity and inclusion within the legal industry for more than a decade. Kathy Bowman-Williams, who was appointed Day Pitney’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion last year, said, “Diversity and inclusion are part of the fabric of who we are. Our practice has a culture of inclusion that gives a voice to everyone.”
As a leader in the firm, Mary Rogers, Chair of Day Pitney’s Labor and Employment group and member of the Executive Committee, believes that providing an environment for diversity to thrive at the partner level makes sense from a business perspective as well. “The more diversity you have weighing in on an issue the better decision. We want to be certain that we have programs in place such as active mentoring to ensure our diverse associates can succeed in the law firm.”
The firm’s diversity initiatives speak to our commitment to hiring, developing and retaining the best and brightest.
Day Pitney Summer Associate and Barbara Rosenthal High School Intern programs create a strong pipeline of diverse talent. Our Summer Associate Program is a way for us to develop budding attorneys as well as create lasting relationships with diverse talent. In addition to the Summer Associate Program, the Barbara Rosenthal High School Intern Program allows us to mentor and develop students earlier in their education. In addition, the firm’s Hiring Committee is highly engaged in developing relationships with law schools and student organizations in our market areas. We have adopted a lateral non-partner hiring practice that ensures we are tapping into a diverse slate of candidates.
Day Pitney Protégé and Attorney Pipeline programs are focused on the development and retention of talented Day Pitney attorneys. The firm launched the Protégé Program two years ago to identify diverse counsel-level attorneys to be sponsored for successful promotion
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[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -- Here are some key facts on the rights of same-sex couples around the world
Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Professional Development will offer an online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification program this fall. The program is available to business professionals in Northwest Indiana. Enrollees need not be IU Northwest students to take advantage of this certification program. Specific dates for the program will be coordinated with participants enrolled […]
Meridian, Miss. (AP) — The old civil rights worker was sure the struggle would be over by now. He’d fought... View Article
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