Edo Launches Sex Offenders Register To Name, Shame Rapists
The Edo State government has launched a sex offender register to name and shame rapists. The register also targets culprits of other forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). On Wednesday, Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, decried the increase in SGBV. Read Also: Battle For The Soul Of Edo: Obaseki Replies Tinubu She vowed […]
Benue: Catholic Bishop Of Makurdi Closes Church Over Attacks
The Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, Most Rev. Wilfred Anagbe, has suspended all pastoral activities at St. Peter’s Parish. The church is located in the Low-Level area of Makurdi, the state capital. The cleric cited desecration of the Holy Eucharist and looting of sacred vessels. Rev. Fr. James Utav, the Diocesan Deputy Director of Communication, […]
Crowd Control Weapons In US Cause Head Injuries – Study
The use of crowd control weapons during protests that have unfolded nationwide after the officer-involved death of George Floyd has left scores of people with head injuries, according to a new study. Physicians for Human Rights, a Texas-based organisation, in a study, identified 115 people, who were shot in the head or neck at demonstrations […]
Support Ize-Iyamu, Benin NBA Chairman Tells Members
The Chairman Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, Mr Pius Oiwoh, has urged members of the association to support Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Sept. 19, Edo governorship election. Oiwoh made the call on Tuesday when Ize-Iyamu visited members of the association to sell his SIMPLE agenda manifesto […]
Indian Hospitals Scramble For Oxygen As COVID-19 Cases Increase
India’s COVID-19 cases surpassed the 5 million mark on Wednesday, with hospitals scrambling for oxygen that they need to treat thousands of critical patients. The health ministry reported 90,123 new infections on Wednesday, taking the total caseload to 5.02 million. The death toll from COVID-19 is now at 82,066, the ministry said, with 1,290 fatalities […]
Ooni To Build Multi-Million Naira Chemotherapy Centre
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has promised to build a multi-million Naira Chemotherapy Centre at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the UCH, Mr Toye Akinrinlola on Wednesday in Ibadan. Akinrinlola said that the Ooni made the promise when the Chief Medical Director, […]
Is Nigeria Still Living Up To Her Founding Principles?
One of the founding principles that Nigeria -as a country – transits on, is its national motto which says; “UNITY AND FAITH, PEACE AND PROGRESS”. As stated by Onyekachi Wambu in an online article in 2017, “National mottos or slogans reflect the dreams and aspirations of nations, as well as their fears and preoccupations”. What […]
Strike Looms As FG, Labour Talks End In Deadlock
The talks between the Federal Government and the Organised Labour over the removal of petrol subsidy and the increase in electricity tariffs, ended in a deadlock on Monday. While welcoming the labour leaders to the meeting held at the Bouquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris […]
Oyetola Reacts To Death Of Osun Resident Being Chased By JTF
The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has ordered for an extensive investigation into the events that led to the reported death of a citizen. Africa Today News, New York reports that four suspected Internet fraudsters (Yahoo boy) got involved in an accident while being chased by the men of Joint Task Force on Tuesday evening […]
YouTube Tests TikTok Rival In India
YouTube on Monday began testing a TikTok rival in India, saying it would refine its short video format and roll it out in more countries in coming months. YouTube Shorts made its debut as TikTok pursues a partnership with Oracle that it hopes will spare it from being shut-down in the US by President Donald […]
Former Ghosn Aide Kelly Pleads Not Guilty As Trial Opens
Greg Kelly, a former aide to ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to allegations of financial misconduct as his trial began in Tokyo. Ghosn is at large as an international fugitive, after jumping bail and fleeing Japan for Lebanon last year, leaving Kelly the only person facing trial in the rollercoaster […]
Sudan’s Bashir Trial Adjourned To September 22
The trial of Sudan’s deposed strongman Omar al-Bashir over his role in the 1989 military coup that brought him to power was adjourned to September 22, the judge said Tuesday. The brief session, which was broadcast on Sudan TV, saw Bashir and other co-accused appear behind bars in the courtroom crowded with lawyers. The judge […]