For 2024-2026, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, the Founding Director of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, WARDC, has been nominated a Member of the Spotlight Initiative Global Reference Group as a recognition of her immense dedication to the cause of women’s rights in Nigeria. Of note, Spotlight Initiative is a European Union and United Nations Secretary-General Flagship Initiative, a global partnership to eliminate violence against women and girls, working across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific. Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi is a staunch gender rights advocate and legal lecturer and practitioner. She has led hundreds of projects from grassroots…
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At least 120 school children were urged to shun drug abuse and other menace connected with it at the sensitisation programme by the Crime Reporters of Nigeria, CRAN to mark the 2024 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This was the thrust of the event organised for members of the public held on Wednesday, June 26, at the Police Officers Mess, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. CRAN, NDLEA advocates stakeholders’ investment on International Day against Drug Abuse While speaking on the theme of this year, “The Evidence is Clear, Invest in Prevention,” ACN Mallum Musa, the Media and Advocacy Officer,…
The International Press Centre, IPC and the Centre for Media and Society, CEMESO, will this week host concurrent events aimed at critically examining contemporary challenges in the electoral processes and enhancing trust in elections within the context of consolidating Nigeria’s democracy. Scheduled to take place between June 25th and 27th in Calabar and Abuja respectively, the two events are integral parts of Component 4: Support to Media of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance, EUSDGNII project, which the two civil society organisations are implementing. The main goal of the engagement with key stakeholders is to engender in-depth discussions to reinforce commitments and develop strategies that promote collaboration among multiple stakeholders for the purpose of improving on the electoral processes. IPC initiative IPC’s initiative, the “Multistakeholder…
Trial of a former staff of The Punch Nigeria Limited, Olusegun Ogunbanjo has been fixed for October 16, 2024 for alleged N998 million stationeries fraud. The date was fixed following his arraignment on Thursday before Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja on an eight-count charge offence bordering on fraud. He is also charged for an additional five thousand dollars fraud. The defendant and Olawunmi Ogunbanjo, Vaneloo International Limited, Valeco Global Ventures, Bagco Garba, Taofeek Ogunbanjo, Ifeanyi Odogwu, Bound Media Limited, and Godwin Benson are charged with alleged N998 million fraud. Lagos State vs. former Punch staff Olusegun…
Amid the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, the Police Command has been praised by residents for demonstrating commendable professionalism, impartiality, and proactive measures. The commendations followed the Police takeover of the 23 Local Council Secretariat on Tuesday night. This was to prevent a breakdown of law and order after a power struggle between the incumbent Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, reached dangerous levels. Two people, Police Inspector David Mgbada and a vigilante member, Samuel Nwigwe, were confirmed dead in Eberi-Omuma, Omuma LGA. This followed a…
The Albinism Association of Nigeria, AAN, National President, Bisi Bamishe has disclosed that the association loses at least two people every month to skin cancer. Association commemorates day till month end She disclosed this just as the Association is preparing for events to commemorate this year’s, International Albinism Awareness Day, IAAD, themed: 10 years of IAAD: A decade of collective progress.” According to her, “Albinism is a rare, non contagious genetically inherited difference present at birth. Albinism results in lack of pigmentation of melanin in the hair, eyes and colour, causing vulnerability to the sun and bright light. In all types of albinism, both…
An epic all-volunteer production portraying Jesus’ life and teachings has been released in May 2024. “The Good News According to Jesus”, series is an 18-episode comprehensive look at the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, his personality and his interactions with people. Episode 1 will be released as a special feature of the 2024 “Declare the Good News!” conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Subsequent episodes will be released at future conventions. Scenes from ‘The Good News According to Jesus’ series A Christian denomination, Jehovah’s Witnesses has a presence in some 240 lands and is one of the largest nonprofit volunteer Bible…
Mark Chukwuemeka Ambush has confessed to producing adulterated cough syrup after being arrested by the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force. His arrest was as a result of a petition filed by Walter Anyaoha, the Managing Director of Wihyaland Pharmaceutical Limited. In addition, Chisom Ndukwu, a trainee with Anyaoha was arrested in the company of the suspect, Mark Chukwuemeka Ambush. The suspects were paraded on Thursday by the AIG Olatoye Durosinmi-led Zone 2 Command, which comprises Lagos and Ogun states. According to the spokesperson of the Zone 2 Command, SP Umma Ayuba, Chisom Ndukwu, the trainee, had been…
A Safety Officer with the Lagos State Safety Commission, Engineer Waheed Ariyo Wahab has disclosed that Chrisland School failed to obtain a safety permit required to hold its inter-house Sports event at the Agege Stadium, where Whitney Adeniran, a student of the school allegedly died. This is the evidence of the fourth prosecution witness before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, who claimed he investigated the incident. Recall that the state government on March 30, 2023, arraigned the Cotton Candy vendor Ademoye Adewale, the school’s instructor Kuku Fatai, the principal of the school Belinda Amao, the…
The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, WARDC, has stressed the importance of the Federal government prioritising the implementation of policies and programs to address challenges faced by women, which include gender-based violence, discrimination, limited access to education and economic opportunities. This is as the group at the forefront of the protection and promotion of women’s rights in the country also called on state governments to be concerned with women’s issues and ensure the full participation of women in all aspects of society. On June 12: Revisit Gender Bills -WARDC WARDC Acting Executive Director, Emmanuella Azu in a statement to celebrate…