Atiku breaks silence on Oborevwori’s defection, says people have right to associate
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has responded to the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement released on X on Friday, the 2023 presidential candidate of the PDP, said it is important to state clearly that “freedom of association and expression are core democratic rights — not privileges”. …Saudi Arabia Performs Ear Surgeries on 28 Kenyan Children
Saudi Arabia Performs Ear Surgeries on 28 Kenyan Children The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has successfully conducted 28 life-changing cochlear implant surgeries for children in the Republic of Kenya, giving them a renewed opportunity to hear and connect with the world around them…231 Nigerians Rescued from Human Trafficking in Ghana to Return to Lagos on Friday
A total of 231 Nigerians are expected to arrive in Lagos on Friday after being rescued from a major human trafficking operation in Ghana that saw 219 young Nigerians coerced into cybercrime. The rescue was facilitated by Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) in collaboration with Nigeria’s National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking…
Self-Driving Labs: New Era in Scientific Research? | Mirage News
An interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers is arguing the research community should make a concerted effort to capitalize on advances in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite work that addresses sustainable energy, emerging diseases and other global challenges. “Self-driving labs (SDLs) will serve as collaborators for human researchers, significantly reducing...
Maldives Judiciary Faces Independence Threat | Mirage News
The Maldives government should immediately reinstate three Supreme Court justices who were improperly suspended and cease other efforts to undermine judicial independence, Human Rights Watch said today. The three justices had until April 24, 2025, to respond to a Maldives Judicial Service Commission report recommending their dismissal. On February 26, the Judicial Service Commission suspended
Eastern Cape NPA criticised after Fort Hare graft case
DIKENI – The Eastern Cape National Prosecuting Authority is drawing heavy criticism for another mishandled case. Following its widely criticised handling of the Timothy Omotoso trial, where the pastor and his co-accused were acquitted of rape, racketeering, and human trafficking charges, the NPA is now under fire again. Legal representatives of those accused in the
Meta Oversight Board Criticizes ‘Hasty’ Hateful Conduct Policy Updates
Topline Meta’s oversight board criticized the company’s updated hateful conduct policies, which included a provision allowing users to describe LGBTQ people as mentally ill, among other controversial updates, urging the company to assess the “human rights impact” of the policy on LGBTQ people, minors and immigrants. Key Facts The Meta oversight board , which makes
World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages
GENEVA – The World Food Programme warned on Friday it is facing a funding shortfall that could affect its ability to support people facing acute food shortages in Sudan within weeks as donor states reduce humanitarian funding…
Inequality Isn’t Inevitable: New Study Challenges Economic Myths
House-size data from ancient sites show that economic inequality is historically variable and shaped by human choices, not just population or complexity. We are living in a time when the gap between the rich and the poor is striking and continues to grow. However, inequality is not a modern phenomenon…