Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill police chief, two dozen others
Israel struck a declared humanitarian zone in southern Gaza overnight, which rescuers on Thursday said killed the head of the territory’s Hamas-run police force, his deputy and nine others.Gaza’s civil defence agency said two other Israeli strikes later on Thursday elsewhere in the territory killed 14 Palestinians.The Israeli military confirmed it had carried out the…
New evidence spells massive trouble for world’s sharks, rays and chimaeras
Evolution has perfected the world’s sharks and rays for more than 420 million years. Unlike the ammonites or pterosaurs that they once shared the oceans with, sharks and rays persevered through five mass extinctions. But now, their resilience has been put to test by a human folly: overfishing…
A deadly parasite turns jaguar conservation into a human health priority
In Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, Paul Raad crouched in the undergrowth, scanning the ground for signs of jaguar activity. He wasn’t looking for the big cats themselves; instead, the veterinarian from São Paulo State University (UNESP) was searching for fresh jaguar feces. Spotting a recent sample…
Local Development Ministry to increase funding through ‘Mashrou’ak’ to EGP 4bn in 2025
The Ministry of Local Development plans to increase funding for the National Project for Human and Community Development, “Mashrou’ak” (Your Project), to EGP 4bn in 2025. The programme aims to finance 3,000 projects and generate 70,000 jobs. In addition, Mashrou’ak is set to collaborate with the Ayady Misr platform to market handmade and artisanal products…
Northern Group Calls For Extension of Accountant General’s Tenure
*Appeals to President Tinubu to Explore Women’s Competence for National Development The Arewa Civil Rights and Professionals Network (ACRPN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the tenure of Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). In a statement signed by its President…
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“Champion for free speech” – Activist Dele Farotimi named 2024 Titan of the Year
Dele Farotimi, the Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, has been named one of the 2024 Titans of the Year by ThisDay newspaper. Farotimi was honoured for his unwavering commitment to justice, governance reform, and the defence of free speech. The newspaper stated that: “Farotimi’s tireless advocacy against systemic oppression and social injustice…
South East killings: Experts in US, Europe invite UN, Int’l Criminal Court, demand urgent intervention
A group of distinguished international scholarly experts, clergymen and human rights crusaders have thrown their weight behind the two recent special international reports unveiled by ‘Expert-Leaders’ of the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety). The two Reports unveiled on Sunday, December 22…UK Imposes Travel Ban, Phone Restrictions On Human Traffickers
The United Kingdom is introducing new laws to dismantle organised immigration crime networks by targeting people smugglers through travel bans, social media blackouts, and phone usage restrictions. These changes are part of a broader strategy to address serious crime, including smuggling and other forms of organised crimes in the UK…