Kogi govt launches skills acquisition programme to empower 1,000 youths
In a strategic effort to boost human capital development, the Kogi State Government has launched an ambitious skills acquisition programme targeting 1,000 youths across the state. The initiative, known as the Ododo Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Programme (OYESA), is spearheaded by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration and implemented through…
Iyonawan Unveils Music Video, Bags Doctorate
ShareGospel musician, Dr Loveth Iyonawan, has unveiled the official video of her new song, ‘I’m A Winner’, Saturday Telegraph reports. Iyonawan who said the music is to further impact lives due to its positive and faith-filled content, reiterated her commitment to the betterment of humanity. Iyonawan through her media unit stated: “Since 1999…
Nollywood, social media, prosperity preaching by religious institutions fueling get-rich-quick syndrome – Remi Tinubu
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has attributed Nigeria’s high rate of human trafficking to misleading messages from movies, social media, and some religious organizations promoting a get-rich-quick mentality. Speaking on February 7 during a visit from NAPTIP’s Director-General, Binta Bello, at the State House in Abuja, she reaffirmed her support for the agency’s fight against human…
ASMATA PG, Police, NUJ, rights groups mourn as Champion Onitsha Correspondent buries wife
The President General PG, Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders’ Association, ASMATA, Chief Humphrey Anuna, Onitsha Police Area Commander, Mr. Chidi Nzota, Southeast Vice President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Emmanuel Ifesinachi, National chairman, Human Dignity Restoration Association, HDRA, comrade Jude Achebe, and the Anambra State chairman…HKSAR Government condemns and rejects US Department of State’s interference with Hong Kong’s judicial proceedings
​Regarding the erroneous remarks made by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor today (February 8) regarding Lai Chee-ying’s case concerning the Hong Kong National Security Law, openly exerting pressure to demand unconditional release of Lai Chee-ying, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) condemned...
Trump cuts aid to South Africa over white minority rights
U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to punish South Africa by signing an executive order stopping all aid to the country over what he called a human rights violation against a white minority group…
Justice Served: NAPTIP secures conviction of 66-year-old human trafficker
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, said its Command in Yobe State has secured a conviction of a 66-year-old man found guilty of human trafficking. The anti-human trafficking agency revealed this in a post via its verified Facebook page on Saturday…
Adeyanju Petitions US, UK, Others To Impose Visa Ban On Nigerian Police PRO Adejobi, Family For Suppressing Free Speech
Adeyanju Petitions US, UK, Others To Impose Visa Ban On Nigerian Police PRO Adejobi, Family For Suppressing Free Speech The petition alleges that Adejobi has consistently demonstrated a disregard for human rights, using his position to suppress dissent and target individuals critical of the government…
Ozekhome to Reps: All we need is 1 more state for South-East
By Chijioke Kingsley Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Professor Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has criticised the House of Representatives for their latest proposal for the creation of 31 additional states. Ozekhome, who is a human rights lawyer, said all the country needs is one additional state for the South-East to equal other geopolitical zones in the country…