Workers petition African govts over continent’s debt crisis, call for reforms
Tribune Online Workers petition African govts over continent’s debt crisis, call for reforms A coalition of African trade unions, civil society organizations, women’s rights groups, and children’s advocates has issued a strong call for debt justice and economic reforms in Africa, decrying the crushing burden of unsustainable debt that continued to strangle African economies and…
Ramadan: Tinubu Urges Muslims To Embrace True Essence Of Islam
AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu, on Monday urged Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to embrace peace, patience, sacrifice and service to humanity which are the true essence of islam. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call in his remarks at the opening of the Qur’an Tafseer for the 2025…
Trump Embarrassed Himself, the Nation, and Every Thinking Human on Earth, You Won’t Believe What Happened
In a dramatic and contentious meeting at the White House on Friday, President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and the encounter quickly devolved into a heated exchange that left many observers stunned. Trump, alongside Vice President J.D. Vance, berated Zelensky in front of the press…The world’s largest humanitarian organization shuts down Southern Africa bureau
The United Nations’ World Food Programme’s Southern Africa office has shut down amid humanitarian funding cuts by the U.S. government. According to Bloomberg, the WFP, which relies heavily on U.S. funding, is closing its Southern Africa bureau at a time when the region is facing its worst drought in four decades. …
Nigerian Woman Recalls The Inhumane Treatment She Experienced After Suffering Miscarriages
Miriam IShember, a Nigerian woman, has recounted her truly traumatizing experience after suffering miscarriages. In a post shared on Facebook, Miriam shared her regrets for allowing herself to tolerate such inhumane treatment from her husband and those concerned. According to Miriam, from Benue state, she had several miscarriages and at every miscarriage…
Money from Chelsea’s £2.5bn sale still frozen for Ukraine victims
Chelsea: Money from Roman Abramovich’s £2.5bn sale still frozen in UK bank account for Ukraine war victims Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was forced to sell the club in 2022 and full proceeds from the £2.5bn sale remain frozen in a UK bank account; UK’s position is money can only be used for “humanitarian purposes”;
Miguel Almiron falls victim to Discovery Priority Rights opposition
An interesting return to the MLS for Miguel Almiron. Making his debut (second time around) for Atlanta United last weekend, the former Newcastle United star laid on a very late…You can click here to read the full article. Source…
Bosses fear workers’ rights overhaul more than National Insurance hike
Employers are more worried about the government’s upcoming reforms to workers’ rights than the widely condemned National Insurance rises announced in the October Budget, a fresh poll has revealed. More than a third (34 per cent) of bosses cited the far-reaching overhaul to employment rights as the biggest challenge facing their organisation in 2025 despite…
Right to food is a national security issue, basic human right – Terungwa David
By Vivian Daniel The Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), Michael Terungwa David has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to implement the Right to Food and Food Security Act, cited as part of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…