Arab states reject Trump’s plan for Gaza
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Arab states have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s widely condemned plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza and take control of the enclave. During a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, Abdelatty emphasised the need to expedite Gaza’s reconstruction while Palestinians remained there. A statement from […]
Teacher stabs eight-year-old student to death
A female teacher in her 40s on Tuesday stabbed an eight-year-old student to death at an elementary school in the central city of Daejeon. Authorities also that after the teacher stabbed the minor she inflicted wounds on herself. Earlier, police found the two with stab wounds on the second floor of an elementary school building […]
Sexual harassment: FUOYE Governing Council assures stakeholders of transparent investigation
The Governing Council of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has assured stakeholders of transparent investigation into the case of alleged sexual harassment and victimisation leveled against the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Folusho Ogunmodede, in a statement, on Tuesday in Oye-Ekiti, said the governing council had inaugurated […]
Minister calls for regional collaboration to drive Africa’s energy future
Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has advocated stronger regional collaboration to drive Africa’s energy future. Speaking at the ongoing Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) in Lagos on Tuesday, Lokpobiri called for the creation of frameworks that would encourage collaboration and prevent competition among African nations. According to […]
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 […]
Press statement
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 […]
