Group Blasts Wike Over N10bn Rent For Akpabio, Tajudeen Others In FCT Budget
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has denounced the allocation of N10bn for rent and furnishing of apartments for Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and other presiding officers of the National Assembly in the Federal Capital Territory’s 2024 supplementary budget. The association, in a statement issued by its National Coordinator…
HMPV: Experts Task Nigerians On Hygiene, Precautionary Measures Amid Rising Infections Worldwide
Amid rising concerns over respiratory infections and human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreaks, public health experts have urged Nigerians to adopt stringent hygiene practices and other precautionary measures. The call comes in light of HMPV outbreak in China and the seasonal spike in respiratory illnesses globally. Tropical disease specialist…
NIS Hands Over Wanted Human Trafficking Suspect To NAPTIP
News Investigators/ The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has confirmed receiving a high profile human trafficking suspect from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The confirmation is contained in a statement on Friday in Abuja by a Press Officer in NAPTIP, Vincent Adekoye…
Yar’Adua cancelled sale of PH refinery because Obasanjo didn’t follow due process – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana says former President Umaru Yar’Adua rejected the sale of the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries to a consortium led by Dangote Oil because his predecessor, Olusegun Obasanjo, did not follow due process when he offered to sell the national asset. On Thursday…
Marucci and Victus Are Now the Official Bats of Major League Baseball
Under the multi-year licensing agreement, the most preferred bats among players get exclusive rights to MLB trademarks. [PR.com…
French and German foreign ministers make historic visit to Damascus
While progress has been made, Western nations, including France and Germany, have maintained HTS’s designation as a terrorist organization. Baerbock also stressed the importance of not delaying democratic elections, noting that human rights and political reforms must not be undermined during the tra…
EXPLAINER: How alcohol consumption impacts cancer risk
A link between alcohol use and cancer has been recognized at least since 1987, when the International Agency for Research on Cancer first classified alcohol as a carcinogen to humans…
Meta scrambles to delete its own AI accounts after backlash intensifies
Meta has promptly deleted several of its own AI-generated accounts after human users began engaging with them and posting about the bots’ sloppy imagery and tendency to go off the rails…
TVK leader Vijay’s Tribute to Velu Nachiyar: A Renewed Promise for Women’s Safety
TVK leader Vijay marked the birth anniversary of Veeramangai Velu Nachiyar with a powerful statement on his social media, reaffirming his commitment to championing women’s safety and rights…