King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) is proceeding with the fourth phase of the Al-Amal Charitable Bakery project in Akkar Governorate and Al-Miniyeh District in Lebanon, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). From July 4 to 10, 2024, KSrelief distributed 25,000 loaves of bread daily to needy families including Syrians…
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement regarding the introduction of the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act, which requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a certification program for businesses that train their employees to recognize and respond to suspected...
washington — A top U.S. House member has pledged to work with a coalition of rights groups to be a special advocate for Jimmy Lai, the founder of Hong Kong Next Media, and is urging the Hong Kong government to release Lai from prison as soon as possible…
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, on Friday signed into law a bill widely believed to have the effect of reducing the powers of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar. In a swift reaction, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has responded dialogue as the way forward after signing the bill into law…
Tribune Online Deafening Silence: UNDP assistant secretary general hosts private screening The United Nations Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, the European Union Ambassador, Ambassador Samuela Isopi, and the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria Mr. Mohammed Malick Fall…
AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The World Bank has revealed that Nigeria’s public expenditure on education and health is inadequate by any standard. The newly released report titled, ‘Human Capital Public Expenditure and Institutional Review’, noted that the overall public spending, at merely 12 percent of Gross Domestic Product…
The National Disability Act in Nigeria is a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at protecting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities across the country. Despite its critical importance, the act frequently faces challenges in its widespread implementation. More than ever, there is an urgent need for the immediate implementation of this act to…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to immediately account for and return local government funds collected over the years. This follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling declaring the practice of withholding and utilizing funds meant for local governments…
BILL on cattle rear-ing aimed to provide a law against open grazing of cattle has been introduced in the Senate. It has indeed passed 2nd reading and will go for a public hearing where all relevant stakeholders will be invited to make their inputs.CONTINUE FULL READING HERE If the bill scales through…
A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution to bar discrimination over “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes” will appear on state ballots this November. Thursday’s ruling from the the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, affirms a lower court…