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“UNICEF has been present in Ethiopia for more than 60 years, working to advance and protect the rights of the most vulnerable children. As the humanitarian situation in the country deteriorates – with children bearing its biggest brunt – our work is more urgent than ever. We have full confidence in the teams working on the ground to save children’s lives, guided – as always – by the principles of impartiality, humanity, neutrality and independence. Our programmes will continue. Our one and only priority is to support the children who urgently need our help, wherever they are.” Source link

Sports News of Saturday, 2 October 2021 Source: footballmadeinghana.com 2021-10-02 Edmund Addo Ghanaian midfielder Edmund Addo has disclosed his desire to play for Manchester United in the future.Addo was part of the FC Sheriff team that came up with the biggest upset in Champions League history when the Moldovan Champions stunned Real Madrid at their home ground with a shock victory.The Moldovan club following their 2-1 victory over Real Madrid are top their Group in the Champions League and on course for what looks to be a fairytale run in their maiden Champions League campaign.The midfielder drew a lot of…

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has announced the indefinite closure of the institution amid a protest over the death of Omowumi Aisat Adesina, a final-year student of the institution. Abiodun Olarewaju, the varsity’s spokesman, broke the news in a statement on Friday. The development comes hours after students of the institution staged a peaceful demonstration over the circumstances that led to the demise of their colleague. According to the statement, the varsity said the measure became imperative to forestall further breakdown of law and order. The institution also said while the outcry of the students is understandable,…

A recently evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Anita Singh, popularly called Nini, has admitted that she felt bad for making her friend, Saga, cry during the competition. Days before she was evicted, Nini had been taking to a secret location in the house and made to pretend like she had left the competition. This made Saga to cry and put him in a melancholic mood throughout her absence.’ In an interview with Saturday Beats, Nini said, “I felt like I overdid it by putting the effects and certain thoughts in his head. But, I had to do a good job…

Democrats in Congress are raging at moderate holdouts in their caucus after President Joe Biden offered to slash more than a trillion dollars from his mammoth spending bill on Friday, in an attempt to save his political agenda from warring factions in his own party.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was again forced to delay a vote on Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which the centrists support, and admitted that ‘more time is needed’ after the two sides failed to reach a deal on the broader $3.5 trillion spending package.It was the third time the vote was delayed this week, after Pelosi previously…

It was the Duchess of Cambridge who stole the show with her gold-sequined Jenny Packham gown, which lit up like a firework under the explosion of camera flashes. News editors the world over knew they had their banner image and readers would now be forced to scroll down the page to see the otherwise showstopping pink velvet jacket worn by leading man Daniel Craig.Royals don’t make a habit of hitting the red carpet, because they don’t see themselves as celebrities. They will, however, use their “convening power” to promote causes they care about.In this case, Bond is something they want…

Godwin Dzadzawa Kwame (middle) is the approved DCE nominee Mr Godwin Dzadzawa Kwame, the President’s nominee for the South Dayi District Chief Executive, has been unanimously approved by Assembly members.He polled 31 “Yes” votes out of 31 votes cast representing 100 percent.Mr Dzadzawa, before his nomination and approval, was the Presiding Member of the South Dayi District Assembly.In his address, Mr Dzadzawa said his tenure of office would see close collaboration with the MP, traditional authorities, Assembly members, and all staff of the South Dayi District.He said he would collaborate with the MP in the effective joint use of the…

“We are all aware that the banking sector is one critical institution whose role is to support growth. Over the years, banks have progressively moved to digitise their operations and in the process have become vulnerable to cyberattacks” Dr Opoku-Afari noted at the event which happened on Friday, October 1. He also added that Ghana’s inability to put in place policies to protect the infrastructure of banks from attacks can prevent any form of destruction of the banking sector. He said regulating and close monitoring of cyber activities in the banking sector, has become “an important critical role for the…

Sports News of Saturday, 2 October 2021 Source: footballmadeinghana.com 2021-10-02 Kurt Okraku, GFA President The Ghana Football Association is set for a €30,000 payment from Asante Kotoko, FMIG can confirm.The above-quoted amount will be paid by Kotoko to the football association as a fulfilment of a 10% charge by the country’s football governing body for any international transfer business.FMIG sources confirm that the payment will be made following the receipt of an amount of €300,000 from USM Algers by Asante Kotoko in relation to the transfer of striker Kwame Opoku.Opoku left the Porcupine Warriors for Algeria last year but the…

Brazilian football legend, Pele, has been discharged from hospital after undergoing a successful surgery for a colon tumor. The 80-year-old had the operation at Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo on 4 September. Pele, the only player to win the World Cup three times, left the intensive care unit 10 days later, but was readmitted soon after as a “preventative measure”. His medical team say he will continue undergoing chemotherapy. Pele had been having treatment at the hospital since 31 August after the tumor was detected in routine tests. His health has been a concern in recent years. He had…