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Two Roman Catholic priests were each sentenced to more than 40 years in prison in Argentina for sexually abusing deaf children, a court in the western city of Mendoza ruled Monday, November 25. Argentine priest Horacio Corbacho was sentenced to 45 years in jail, while Italian Nicola Corradi got a 42-year sentence for the abuse of some 20 children at the Provolo Institute for deaf and hearing-impaired children from 2004 to 2016. The court said the sentences took into account the aggravating circumstances that the priests were responsible for the children’s well-being, as well as the fact that the victims…

By Akanimo Sampson The United Nations agency, International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has launched a new programme of humanitarian assistance and Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) in Guatemala that will benefit migrants who voluntarily request to return to their country but do not have the means to do so. The initiative is part of IOM’s response to the humanitarian needs of migrants in the region. IOM Chief of Mission for El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, Jorge Peraza, said “we are opening this opportunity so that migrants can access a voluntary, safe and dignified return based on an informed decision. The programme…

By Akanimo Sampson The image of a Yemeni woman who resisted bombs in her bleeding country is currently on display at the United Nations’ European headquarters in Geneva Switzerland. Her resilience was captured by a documentary photographer, Thana Faroq. Bombs were dropping in Yemen, but that did not stop the dare-devil Yemeni woman from completing the task at hand: baking a massive cake. Being displaced by the ongoing conflict in Yemen, which began in 2015, did not mean a life of cowing in a corner for this woman entrepreneur. Life does not stop, neither does people’s craving for cake. “I never…

The announcement to hold a witchcraft conference in Enugu State has stoked the fire between the organisers and Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN members. While the organisers are insisting that they will proceed as planned and announce a new venue soon, CAN members are kicking against the conference. Director of the B.I.C Ijomah Centre for Policy Studies and Research, Professor Egodi Uchendu, said the protest and campaign by the Christian Association of Nigeria and Christian students in the University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka would not deter them from holding the academic conference. But, Anietie Ukpe, a senior pastor in Insight…

Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen, and Wilfred Ndidi have been shortlisted for the 2019 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men Footballer of the Year. The trio was nominated alongside 27 others in a list released by CAF on Sunday. Mohammed Salah of Egypt, Senegal’s Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon, also made the cut. The Women’s Player of the Year category boasts of the record holder, Christiana Kgatalana of South Africa as well as three-time winner, Asisat Oshoala, and fellow compatriot, Uchenna Kanu. Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chidinma Nnadozie, who was impressive at the 2019 World Cup in France, also…

Billionaire former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has officially announced he is standing to be the Democratic Party, presidential nominee. In a statement, the 77-year-old said he was standing “to defeat Donald Trump and rebuild America.” Trump, a billionaire who entered the race, floored other contenders for the office. “The stakes could not be higher. We must win this election,” Mr. Bloomberg wrote. He joins 17 other candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to take on Mr. Trump in 2020. As things stand, former Vice-President Joe Biden, Senators Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders are the party’s front-runners. Mr. Bloomberg is…

By Akanimo Sampson In a span of 48 hours, no fewer than nine boats were discovered on the central Mediterranean route carrying more than 600 migrants. The tenth boat arrived in Lampedusa, Italy on Thursday. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), an agency of the United Nations is alarmed by this seeming shocking development in Libya. This apparent spike in departures from Libya is coming at a time when Tripoli, the capital city, and surrounding areas are witnessing some of the heaviest shelling since the conflict erupted in April. IOM Libya Chief of Mission, Federico Soda, said: “IOM is deeply…

By Akanimo Sampson The number of refugees and migrants from Venezuela is expected to reach 6.5 million by the end of next year, according to the recently launched Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan (RMRP). To be on top of this daunting challenge, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Citi Foundation have launched a project to enhance the livelihoods of Venezuelans and host communities in Colombia and Perú. The Citi Foundation works to promote economic progress and improve the lives of people in low-income communities around the world. The exodus of Venezuelan nationals is one of the largest external displacement crises in…

Despite President Muhammadu Buhari’s rebuttal to gun for a third term in the office, Nigerians are still doubtful following moves by some eccentric politicians attempting to canvass for such without any warning from the Presidency. For instance, Charles Enya, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi state, is the undertaker wanting the imposition of a third term agenda to further his political intrigue. Enya, who was the organising secretary for President Buhari’s campaign organization during the 2019 general election has filed a suit (FHC/AI/CS/90/19) before a federal high court in Abakiliki seeking the amendment of the constitution to allow President Muhammadu…

Manchester United and Sheffield United shared the spoils after a dramatic 3-3 draw at Bramall Lane on Sunday, with the home side grabbing a late equaliser after a three-goal blitz from the visitors in just seven minutes. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team, outplayed for most of the game by the promoted side, trailed 2-0 after a first-half goal from John Fleck and a second-half effort from Lys Mousset. Chris Wilder’s team had been hungrier and more incisive all over the pitch but, from nowhere, United were back in the game when 19-year-old Brandon Williams scored his first senior goal in the…