A Kenyan human rights defender, Njeri Wa Migwi, has shared the heartbreaking story of a 10-year-old girl who gave birth after she was r@ped and impregnated by her uncle. According to Migwi, who shared the story in an X post on Monday, August 5, 2024, the victim delivered a baby girl via Caesarian section…
The Nigerian Naira has appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,607.15 to the dollar. According to new Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM, the Naira gained N9.93, representing a 0.61 per cent gain when compared to the previous…
To facilitate the needed relief to Nigerians and ensure the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development programmes, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. (1) Dr. Badamasi Lawal — Chief Executive Officer, National…
Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has warned President Bola Tinubu to stop directing blames away from himself following the #Endhungerprotest against his administration. Afenifere reminded Tinubu that he called for a revolution against former President Goodluck Jonathan, hence should not apportion blame now. Prince Justice Fakiyesi, National Publicity Secretary of the Afenifere faction loyal…
A federal high court sitting in Lagos has nullified the sale of 49 percent equity stake in Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines. In the ruling on Monday, August 5, Judge Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, said the stake sold to Ethiopian Airlines is null and void after determining the issues in the suit. Lewis-Allagoa also said the…
Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Katagum Local Government Area following an escalating security crisis in the aftermath of the “End Bad Governance” protest held last Tuesday. The decision comes in response to a series of violent incidents that have resulted in the destruction of public property, theft, and victimisation…
Serena Williams and her daughters were prevented from entering a restaurant in Paris. The retired tennis champion criticized a luxury hotel in Paris on Monday evening, August 5, for being “denied access” to the hotel’s rooftop restaurant along with her children. Serena, who served as a torch bearer at the opening ceremony of…
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reacted to the purported photo of an officer with a charm tied on his hand. The photo made the rounds on social media with claims that a police officer used the charm to protect himself while battling with Bad Governance Protesters.Reacting via his…
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to protesters not to “shut out” the oxygen of the country’s economy as it is on its way to “recovery.” While delivering his nationwide broadcast this morning, the President said he understands that the nationwide protests are driven by economic hardship but his government is “committed to listening and…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a notorious gun runner in transit to deliver high-calibre weapons to terrorists in Kaduna State. The Army in a statement on Saturday, August 3, 2024, said the suspect, Mallam Hashimu Ahmad, has been on the wanted list of the security agencies. “The vigilant troops, in collaboration with other…
