Jide Adesina, Author at 1st Afrika

Death of An Eritrean teenager killed Trying To Seek Asylum In Britain // Mort D’un Adolescent Erythréens Tués En Train De Chercher Asile En Grande-Bretagne

Jide AdesinaDecember 13, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 13, 20140634

After two months of living in limbo in Calais and half a day hanging inches from death, Ahmed Osman must have felt that his 3,000-mile...

Health

Ebola! : Sierra-Leone’s Kono District Impose Emergency Measures // Ebola ! : Le District de Kono Sierra-Leone D’imposer Des Mesures D’urgence

Jide AdesinaDecember 13, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 13, 20140594

Authorities in Sierra Leone have imposed a two-week lockdown in the eastern district of Kono after health workers uncovered a surge of Ebola infections in...

LIFE & STYLE

Year Of Conflict In South Sudan Has Stolen Future Of A Generation Of Children – UNICEF // Année Du Conflit Au Sud-Soudan A Volé Future D’une Génération D’enfants-UNICEF

Jide AdesinaDecember 12, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 12, 20140637

The scale of the crisis facing children in South Sudan is “staggering” according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which warned today that the...

Uncategorized

Security Council Welcomes Talks Between Leaders Of Sudan, South Sudan // Conseil Se Félicite Des Pourparlers Entre Les Dirigeants Du Soudan, Soudan Du Sud

Jide AdesinaDecember 12, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 12, 20140638

A wide view of the Security Council. UN Photo/Kim Haughton (file) Welcoming recent talks between Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan, the United Nations Security...

AFRIKA HERALD

As Sahel Faces Mounting Threats, UN Envoy Urges Security Council To Remain Engaged In Region // Comme Sahel Faces Montage Menaces, Envoyé De L’ONU Exhorte A Poursuivre Son Engagement Dans La Région Du Conseil De Sécurité

Jide AdesinaDecember 12, 2014December 12, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 12, 2014December 12, 20140651

Amid a proliferation of militant groups and “disquieting” levels of food insecurity, the situation in the Sahel has become increasingly fragile, a United Nations special...

LIFE & STYLE

FMR President Obasanjo’s Book Autobiography, Controversies , Corruption and Tales of Time In Nigeria Polity // FMR Le Président Obasanjo Livre Autobiographie, Controverses, La Corruption Et Contes Du Temps Au Nigéria Polity

Jide AdesinaDecember 11, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 11, 20140658

An attempt by Buruji Kashamu, a close associate of President Goodluck Jonathan, to stop the publication of a three-volume book by former President Obasanjo, appears...

AFRIKA HERALD

The Afrika Market Now Project Gen. Buhari As The APC Presidential Flag -bearer for 2015 Election // L’Afrika Marché Maintenant Projet Général Buhari Comme L’APC Présidentielle Drapeau – Porteur Pour Les Elections De 2015

Jide AdesinaDecember 11, 2014December 11, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 11, 2014December 11, 20140802

THE AFRIKA MARKET IS OFFICIALLY PROJECTING GEN. BUHARI AS THE WINNER OF APC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES 2014 The stage was set and charged up with all...

STOCK MARKET

Nigerian Stock Exchange CEO Elected President Of ASEA // Nigerian Stock Exchange Directeur Général Elu Président De L’ASEA

Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 20140973

Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer of The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), was on Sunday, November 23, 2014 elected President of African Securities Exchanges...

International News

UN mission Destroys Weapons Seized From Displaced Persons Camps In South Sudan // La Mission Des Nations Unies Détruit Armes Saisies De Déplacés Camps Au Sud Soudan

Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 20140634

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has destroyed a deadly assortment of weapons confiscated from internally displaced persons (IDPs) living at its...

AFRIKA HERALD

Central African Republic In ‘Critical Phase’ of Transition – UN Peacekeeping Chief // République Centrafricaine En « Phase Critique » De Transition – Chef Maintien De La Paix De l’ONU

Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 20140694

Despite a volatile security situation and ongoing fighting throughout the country, the Central African Republic (CAR) is now entering “a critical phase” in its transition...

SPORTS

Kenya needs Sh1.2 billion for IAAF World Youth Athletics As The global Athletics // Kenya a besoin Sh1.2 milliards pour l’Athlétisme IAAF World

Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 20140602

As the global athletics fraternity focus on 2017 IAAF World Youth Championship in Nairobi following a successful bid in Monaco last month, Kenya will need...

ARTS & CULTURE

‘Selma’ named best film by African-American critics // « Selma » Nommé Meilleur Film Par La Critique Afro-Américaine

Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014December 9, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014December 9, 20140620

style=”display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-3299921071151129″ data-ad-slot=”2102069697″> Best breakout performance went to Tessa Thompson for her part as a college student activist in Dear White...

AFRIKA HERALD

Jimi Agbaje Set To Govern Lagos State ” The only Change in Lagos State is the Peoples change” No to APC Godfatherism Selection of Corruption // Jimi Agbaje La Valeur Govern Lagos State « Le Seul Changement Dans L’état De Lagos Est Le Changement De Peuples » Non APC Godfatherism Sélection De La Corruption

Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 20140659

Mr Jimi Agbaje has won the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State defeating a former Minister of State for Defence,...

International News

People Around World Urged To Help End Corruption // Personnes Autour De Monde A Exhorté A Aider Fin Corruption

Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 20140578

People around the world are being urged by the UN Secretary-General to help end corruption and to come together for global fairness and equity. In...

POLITICS

UN Calls For Libya Government to Start “Intense Consultations” To End Political Crisis, Manage Transition // Gérer Les Appels Des Nations Unies Pour Le Gouvernement De La Libye Démarrer « Intenses Consultations » A La Crise Politique Fin, Transition

Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 20140613

A destroyed house in Ahy Badr in the town of Mizdah in the Nafusa mountains in Libya after tribal conflict in March 2013. Photo: IRIN/Jorge...

Health

Health Workers On Ebola Response Frontlines Get Boost With Donation Of Protective Gear // Travailleurs De La Santé Sur La Réponse D’Ebola Frontlines Obtenir Boost Avec Don D’équipement De Protection

Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 20140670

The first of 700,000 sets of protective gear intended for healthcare workers battling on the frontlines of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa arrived...

Women's World

UN Secretary-General’s Special Adviser Amina J. Mohammed Interviewed On “Post-2015 Development Planning” // Conseiller spécial Amina J. Mohammed De UN Secretary-General Interrogé Sur “La Planification Du Développement Post-2015”

Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 9, 20140628

Amina J. Mohammed has served since June 2012 as the Special Adviser to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Post-2015 Development Planning. The Nigerian national brings...

ARTS & CULTURE

Kasbah Films Boards Irish Psychological Thriller ‘Morocco’ // Kasbah Films Conseils Irlandais Thriller Psychologique « Maroc »

Jide AdesinaDecember 7, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 7, 20140659

Karim Debbagh’s Tangier-based Kasbah Films has boarded “Morocco,” a psychological thriller set against the blackdrop of the 2008 economic meltdown. Pic is written and directed...

STOCK MARKET

Wall St Assessing Fallout From Drop in Oil Prices // Wall St, Evaluer Les Retombées D’une Baisse Des Prix Du Pétrole

Jide AdesinaDecember 7, 2014December 7, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 7, 2014December 7, 20140584

With crude oil prices hitting five-year lows, investors are scrambling to gauge the impact of the sharp drop in petroleum costs on companies beyond the...

Entertainment Uncategorized

African Queens At The 2014 Miss World Competition! // African Queens Au Concours Miss monde 2014 !

Jide AdesinaDecember 7, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 7, 20140893

It’s that time of the year to meet the gorgeous and glamourous women who will be contesting for the ‘Miss World’ competition. The 2014 edition...

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