Rights group calls for release of minors charged over Nigeria protests
Scenes of young Nigerians fainting while in court in the capital Abuja sparked uproar from politicians, civil society…
Opponents use parental rights, anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures
CHICAGO — Billboards with the words “STOP Child Gender Surgery.” Pamphlets warning about endangering minors. “PROTECT PARENT RIGHTS” plastered on church bulletins. As voters in nine states determine whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents are using parental rights and anti-transgender messages to try to undermine support for the...
Who Are Arab-Americans Voting for, and Why?
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, set to begin on Tuesday, 5 November, Arab Americans are navigating a complex political landscape. The upcoming election is critical for Arab Americans, as the winner will craft the country’s civil rights, immigration, foreign relations policies. Current crises, including conflicts in the Middle East — namely the Palestine-Israel…
WHO says strike on Gaza vaccination centre wounds four children
The World Health Organization said four children were among six people wounded Saturday in a strike on a polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza.The WHO only restarted the second round of vaccinations in northern Gaza on Saturday after being forced to suspend them earlier because of Israeli bombardments.WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the health…
UN official says Israel strikes Lebanon-Syria border crossing
UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said an Israeli air strike hit “humanitarian structures” Saturday at a border crossing between Lebanon and Syria that was previously hit last month.The crossing, known as Jousieh on the Syrian side, became a key escape route for those fleeing the Israel-Hezbollah war after the main border crossing between the two…
“Avoid Judging The Man Who Murdered 78 People, Gave Human Blood To His Idol” Yinka Ayefele Tells Trolls
Yinka Ayefele, a well-known Nigerian gospel singer, has taken a strong stand amid the anger from many online users. He is calling for an end to the negative labeling of a former ritualist and hired killer he recently interviewed on his radio show. This man, now seen as reformed…
US Election: Cardi B Slams Elon Musk For Calling Her A “Puppet” For Kamala Harris
American rapper, Cardi B has clapped back at Tesla CEO, Elon Musk after he labeled her a “puppet” for Kamala Harris’s campaign. In a recent rally speech, Cardi B addressed women’s rights with passion, drawing a parallel between her journey and that of Harris. She said…
Charles Olumo Agbako: Remembering ‘local mechanic’ turned ‘celebrated evil henchman’ in movies who died at 101
You can only live longer, not forever. Regardless of how long you live on Earth, there is always a final stage: death. Mythically, those who transformed to stones, water, trees, gourds, or entered the ground have likewise experienced nonexistence. There will always be a point when you will cease to exist in human form…
Democracy Under Siege, Call For Urgent Electoral Reform, Accountability
A recent must watch Arise News TV segment featuring Nigerian human rights lawyer, Martin Obono, brought to light the deeply troubling state of Nigeria’s democratic process. Obono, Executive Director of the TAP Initiative for Citizens Development, shared findings from his organisation’s investigation into apparent electoral fraud in the recent Edo State gubernatorial election…