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Racism lurks behind decisions to deny U.S. Black high school students from being recognized as the top in their class

Global UpfrontJul 1, 2021July 1, 20210

By Jamel K. Donnor, The Conversation, July 1, 2021 Two Black students – Ikeria Washington and Layla Temple – were named valedictorian and salutatorian at

How Igbo traders control critical sectors in 31 States, FCT, says Daily Trust

Global UpfrontJun 30, 2021June 30, 20210

Outside the five states that make up the South East geopolitical zone, traders who are of Igbo extraction are controlling critical sectors in 31 states

It’s time to focus on your digestive health and include fibre in your diet

Global UpfrontJun 29, 2021June 29, 20210

TIMES OF INDIA, SPOTLIGHT | Jun 29, 2021 Are you also living a desk-bound life from home? Thanks to the pandemic, we are all cooped

Nigerian government threatens to rein in press after Twitter ban

Global UpfrontJun 29, 2021June 29, 20210

Government could determine code of conduct for journalists under plans criticised as ‘deeply disturbing’ By Emmanuel Akinwotu, West Africa Correspondent, Tuesday June 29 2021 Media

France’s decision to pull troops out of the Sahel invites a less military approach

Global UpfrontJun 29, 2021June 29, 20210

By Folahanmi Aina, The Conversation, June 28, 2021 France recently announced plans to close its military operation battling Islamist militants in the Sahel region of

COVID-19: Canada unveils new guidance on what fully vaccinated citizens can do, can’t do

Global UpfrontJun 26, 2021June 26, 20210

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has released updated guidance for Canadians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The infographic was released on Friday

Isis-linked groups open up new fronts across sub-Saharan Africa

Global UpfrontJun 25, 2021June 25, 20210

Military victories combined with new alliances and shifts in strategy reinforce militants’ position across much of continent By Jason Burke Africa Correspondent, Friday 25 Jun

Nigeria’s decision to ban Twitter has no legal basis. Here’s why

Global UpfrontJun 25, 2021June 25, 20210

By Akinola Akintayo, The Conversation, June 24, 2021 In early June, the Nigerian government announced that it had banned the use of Twitter in the

How palm oil became the world’s most hated, most used fat source

Global UpfrontJun 24, 2021June 24, 20210

By Jonathan E. Robins, The Conversation, June 24, 2021 Palm oil is everywhere today: in food, soap, lipstick, even newspaper ink. It’s been called the

Violence is endemic in Northcentral Nigeria: What communities are doing to cope

Global UpfrontJun 24, 2021June 24, 20210

By Oluwole Ojewale, The Conversation, June 23, 2021 North central Nigeria, known as the Middle Belt, is home to the country’s capital city Abuja and