Senate demands domestication of child rights act nationwide – Punch Newspaper
Senate demands domestication of child rights act nationwide The Senate has called on state governments that have yet to domesticate the Child Rights Act to do so, emphasising the need to eradicate harmful traditional practices like female genital mutilation. punchng.com…
Doctor Takes One Look At Baby And Tells Mom It’s Not A Human
It had been the most painful six hours of her life, but she was sure that it had paid off. Nine months of preparation and suspense had all culminated at this moment. But what was supposed to be the most joyous moment of her life ended up being one of the most harrowing…
Environmental degradation: Oil companies must adhere to rules –Abbas
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that oil companies operating in the country must adhere to the environmental protection rules, as well as respect the rights of local communities. He stated this, yesterday, while speaking at an investigative hearing…
Human Parts Trafficking Syndicate On The Rise in Nigeria
In Nigeria, a disturbing syndicate involved in the trade of human parts has come to light. Although such activities have existed for some time, they have recently become more pronounced. Many stories have emerged about how these groups sell human parts for rituals. In a revealing interview with TVC…Senate urges FG to declare state of emergency on girl child’s protection
The Senate on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to declare a State of Emergency on the protection and welfare of the girl-child in the country to effectively shape the future of the nation. It also urged state governments yet to domesticate the Child Rights Act to do so with the attendant eradication of harmful traditional…EU renews call to abolish death penalty, capital punishment
Tribune Online EU renews call to abolish death penalty, capital punishment European Union and Council of Europe have reiterated their steadfast opposition to capital punishment, deeming it a cruel and inhumane violation of human dignity, to commemorate the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty…
Melania Trump details ‘legitimate reasons’ to get an abortion in her new book
In her new memoir, Melania Trump reveals that she backs abortion rights, but she leaves some grey area as to whether she supports restrictions.
China tells PH to stop ‘intruding’ on Scarborough Shoal
THE China Coast Guard (CCG) on Wednesday urged the Philippines to stop “intruding”‘ into Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal), insisting that the area is within China’s jurisdiction. “We urge the Philippines to stop its infringing actions immediately. The Chinese Coast Guard will continue to carry out rights protection and law enforcement activities in the waters...
UN names former British diplomat Tom Fletcher to lead aid efforts
UNITED NATIONS – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday appointed former British diplomat Tom Fletcher as the new aid chief for the world body amid worsening humanitarian crises in the Gaza Strip, Sudan and elsewhere, largely driven by conflict…