Rufai Oseni to Interview FarotimI
One of Arise Television’s popular anchor men, Rufai Oseni is to interview controversial lawyer and writer Dele Farotimi on Sunday February 16, 2025. The programme which is to hold online is part of the popular Falola Interview Series, the brainchild of eminent Professor Toyin Falola of the University of Texas at Austin. Oseni […]
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African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms Coalition launchestwo landmark publications on digital rights in Africa The African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec) Coalition has announced the launch of two landmark publications as part of activities commemorating the 10th year of existence of the Declaration. The publications take stock of the impact of […]
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Dele Farotimi: A champion for justice
By Toyin Falola In every democratic society, having free voices is not just crucial; it is necessary. These voices, often bold and unafraid, are needed to challenge and question the norms, and oftentimes, the push and criticism lead to the call for changes that benefit everyone. These voices help educate and inform the public, bringing […]
Tinubu greets Fayemi @60
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of congratulations to the former Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who recently clocked 60. In a personally signed statement to the former governor of Ekiti State, Tinubu remembered the role played by the former governor in the march of the country to democracy. The statement entitled […]
MRA Calls for Legitimate Measures to Ensure Safer Internet forUsers in Nigeria
Lagos, Monday, February 10, 2025: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on Federal and State governments to take legitimate measures to safeguard the rights and safety of internet users in Nigeria, stressing that the frequent abuse and misuse of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 by public officials and powerful individuals to intimidate and […]
Federal Ministry of Education Clarifies JSS, SSS Status: Proposal Only
By Esi-ife Arogundade The Federal Ministry of Education has responded to recent media headlines suggesting that the federal government had decided to abolish Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) in Nigeria. Officials clarified that the reports were misleading, emphasizing that the changes discussed are still in the proposal stage. During a statement […]
You’re not elected to “rule the world”, Brazilian president tells Trump
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that U.S. President Donald Trump was elected to govern the United States, not “to rule the world.” “I respect the election of President Trump who was elected by the American people to govern the United States,” but “he was not elected to rule the world.” The U.S. […]
Sanwo-Olu pays tribute to late Ajose
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday paid tribute to the late Dr Sunny Ajose, a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), at his funeral service. Ajose, the 14th Head of Service (HOS) in Lagos State, died on Jan. 16 at the age of 78. Sanwo-Olu described him as a model of […]
Tinubu lauds AfDB president at 65
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday. The President in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, rejoiced with the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, whose leadership of national and multilateral institutions continues to set new standards of innovativeness, transformation, and sustainable development. […]
