Reproductive Choices And Faith In Nigeria By T. Ebube-Agu
In an era where the conversation around reproductive rights is as dynamic as it is divisive, Ms. Tina Ebube-Agu, a distinguished scientist and facilitator at New York Learning Hub, brings a fresh perspective to the table with her groundbreaking research paper titled, “Challenging the Critique: A Defense of IVF, Adoption, and Surrogacy Against Religious Extremism […]
Mauritania’s President Takes Helm As African Union Chairman
On Saturday, the Heads of State and Government of the African Union unanimously elected Mohamed Ghazouani, the President of Mauritania, as the new chairman of the union for the year 2024. His election took place within the framework of the ongoing 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and […]
ASUU FUTA: Student Loans Made To Deprive Public Universities
Once again, lecturers affiliated with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University of Technology, Akure chapter, have turned down President Bola Tinubu’s proposed student loan scheme. They characterized the scheme as a means to drain resources from public universities, asserting that its enforcement would deepen the financial hardship experienced by needy […]
Ogun Traditional Ruler Suspended For Mishandling Naira Notes
Oba Kolawole Sowemimo, the venerable leader presiding over Owode in Obafemi/Owode Local Government of Ogun State, found himself formally reprimanded on Saturday by the Egba Traditional Council. This is a temporary expulsion from his role coupled with a withholding of his income for two months, following assertions of misconduct involving the mishandling of Nigerian currency. […]
Senegal: Macky Sall Vows To Hold Polls Without Further Delay
Senegal‘s leader, President Macky Sall has pledged to expedite the long-awaited election to select his heir, following a constitutional rebuke of his bid to postpone the process. Sall, having served two terms, saw his plans thwarted by the Constitutional Council on Thursday, which nullified his attempt to reschedule the election for December. Furthermore, the Constitutional […]
Ize-Iyamu Explains Withdrawal From Edo Governor Race
With less than 24 hours remaining until the All Progressives Congress primary election, a leading candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has opted to step down from the Edo state gubernatorial contest. In his letter to the acting State Chairman of the party, Jarrett Tenebe, notifying the party of his decision, Ize-Iyamu acknowledged that the choice was […]
SAN, IPC Welcome Decision In Dele Giwa Murder Case
In a landmark ruling, a Federal High Court in Abuja directed the Federal Government to launch a thorough investigation and prosecute those responsible for the murders of journalists in Nigeria from 1986 to 2023. Notable figures among the victims during this timeframe include Dele Giwa, the visionary behind Newswatch Magazine, along with Bagauda Kaltho, Alex […]
Ondo Lawmakers: Aiyedatiwa Disparaging Akeredolu’s Legacy
The faction of All Progressives Congress lawmakers in the House of Representatives, aligned with the legacy of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is urging President Tinubu to intervene and admonish Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for what they perceive as disrespect towards their departed leader. Earlier accounts documented Aiyedatiwa’s ascension to the governorship of Ondo […]
Italy Sheds Mafia Records, Ranked Among Safest Countries
Italy, once synonymous with the birthplace of Cosa Nostra, now stands as one of Europe’s safest havens, boasting a murder rate well below that of its neighboring counterparts. Throughout the mid-19th century up to the 1990s, a multitude of lives were claimed by mafia violence, ranging from adversaries or betrayers encased in cement or disposed […]
Foreign Collaborators Named In Suspected Oil Theft – Police
The police reported the interception of two vessels carrying stolen crude oil at the Ogbogoro Oil Field, Brass Area, and Ekeni Area of Southern-Ijaw in Bayelsa State. Two vessels transporting stolen crude oil were intercepted by authorities at the Ogbogoro Oil Field, Brass Area, and Ekeni Area of Southern-Ijaw in Bayelsa State, as confirmed by […]
Top UN Court Rejects S’Africa’s Request For More Gaza Actions
A top court of the United Nations on Friday rejected South Africa’s request to heighten the legal pressure on Israel to halt a threatened offensive against the Gaza city of Rafah, saying it was “bound to comply with existing measures.” Africa Today News, New York reports Pretoria has already filed a complaint against Israel in […]
Bitcoin Shatters $50,000 Cap For First Time Since 2021
Popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin spiked above $50,000 yesterday for the first time in more than two years as investors grow optimistic that US approval of broader trading in the unit will further ramp up demand. Africa Today News, New York reports that in recent months, the cryptocurrency has enjoyed a strong run which analysts say is […]