Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by a federal high court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, in a defamation case filed by Aare Afe Babalola. The 2023 African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, announced the development on his X (Twitter) handle on Monday. Sowore stated that Farotimi was granted N50 million bail…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Healthcare workers in Lagos State, comprising the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals, the Joint Health Sector Unions, and the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, have announced a three-day warning strike. The strike, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, December 11, and…
The Sokoto State Government is set to launch a special skills acquisition programme for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made this announcement during the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration held in Sokoto. According to the Governor, the programme is part of efforts to ensure that physically challenged…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed circulating lists of ambassadorial nominees as false, reiterating that appointments are solely the President’s responsibility. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry clarified that no ambassadorial appointments have been made, stressing that the list circulating on social media is “fake.” The statement…
As part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Forum of Women in Film and TV (FWIFT) has reiterated its call to end violence against women and girls across all sectors, particularly within the creative industry. This annual campaign runs from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
Deputy Superintendent of Customs (Pilot) Olanike Nafisat Balogun has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), charting a path of resilience and breaking barriers in aviation. Born in Kaduna and a native of Odo-Otin Local Government Area, Osun State, Balogun’s journey began in 2002 when she was recruited as…
In an effort to address the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on a global scale, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in collaboration with the Danish Embassy, organized a two-day workshop for stakeholders in Lagos to commemorate the 2024 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). The event emphasized the concerning…
Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo was appointed prime minister of Burkina Faso on Saturday. Ouedraogo succeeds Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela, who was dismissed Friday by President Capt. Ibrahim Traore in a presidential decree. Matias Traore, general secretary of the government and Cabinet, who delivered the decree, said, “He will be responsible, in the days to…
Former president of Ghana, John Mahama has won the county’s presidential election held on Saturday. The Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia of Ghana on Sunday accepted defeat and congratulated the opposition candidate, former President John Mahama, on his victory. A leading opposition, Mahama contested under the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mahama confirmed that Bawumia had called to…
…Perennial Shortage Unsettles Residents Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are facing a severe water scarcity crisis, leaving them to struggle for access to this basic necessity. In this special report, Juliet Jacob sheds light into the harrowing experiences of FCT residents desperately searching for clean water for drinking and domestic use. Water…
