CAPPA Writes FG, Demands Removal of Encumbrances to Free Public Education
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Nigerian government to remove every hindrance to free and quality public education by supporting the Abidjan Principles adopted in 2019 by a group of human rights experts from around the world in Cote D’Ivoire. This demand is the core message in a letter that […]
Passed PIB Is Satanic, Unjust, Embarrassing- Clark
The leader of Pan -Nigeria Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark has faulted the newly passed Petroleum Industry Bill(PIB) by the Senate and House of Representatives. He described the passed bill as “satanic, unjust, and embarrassing” The national assembly passed the PIB last week raising the frontier basins exploration fund to 30 percent. Reacting to the […]
Yoruba Council Applauds Southern Governors, Hails Agenda 2023
The apex body of all Yoruba interests groups in Nigeria and in Diaspora, Igbimọ Apapo Yoruba Lagbaye (Yoruba Council Worldwide) has lauded the resolutions reached by the Southern governors in its recent meeting held in Lagos Monday. Rising from a emergency meeting led by the President, Aare Barr. Oladotun Hassan, the group hailed the timely […]
KWAM 1 Undergoes Surgery
Fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate has gone under the knife for an undisclosed ailment. His friend, Bolaji Basia broke the news in an Instagram post on Saturday night. In the post, Basia said the musician only had a “minor surgery”, adding that he is fast recuperating. “Hmmm. […]
Yoruba Nation Protesters Defy Heavy Policy Presence, Protest At Ojota
Yoruba Nation protesters on Saturday stormed the Gani Fawehinmi Park , Ojota, despite the presence of heavy-armed policemen at the park. The protesters chanting different songs and flying their flags , said no going back and they want Oodua Nation. The large crowd said the suffering is too much and being marginalized that it is […]
Friends of the Earth Int’l Gets New Chair As Chima Williams Emerges Africa Rep
Hemantha Withanage, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Justice in Sri Lanka has been elected as the chair of Friends of the Earth International. Hemantha follows Karin Nansen of Uruguay, whose two terms as chair ended in June 2021. Nigeria”s Chima Williams, Acting Executive Director of Environmental Rights Action was also elected as one of the two Friends […]
Italy Beat Belgium To Set Up Euro 2020 Semi-Final Against Spain
Italy beat Belgium 2-1 in a pulsating Euro 2020 quarter-final in Munich on Friday to set up a last-four clash with Spain, who needed penalties to get the better of 10-man Switzerland. Lorenzo Insigne’s brilliant strike proved to be the winner for Italy, who extended their national record unbeaten run to 32 matches. Roberto Mancini’s […]
Spain Beat Switzerland On Penalties To Reach Euro 2020 Semi-Finals
Goalkeeper Unai Simon was the hero as Spain edged past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 on penalties on Friday to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against either Belgium or Italy. After a 1-1 draw in Saint Petersburg which saw the Swiss play for 43 minutes a man down, Simon made two saves in the shoot-out to […]
Kroos Retires From International Football
Toni Kroos has retired from international football following Germany’s exit from the ongoing Euro 2020. Germany lost 2-0 to England at Wembly during round 16 of the euro tournament and says he says he would dedicating his time to Real Madrid and also his family. The 2014 World winner made this known on his Instagram […]
No Rally Will Be Allowed In Lagos On Saturday- Police Warn Yoruba Leaders
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu says no rally will be allowed under whatever guise in any part of the state on Saturday and warned Sunday Igboho and other Yoruba leaders to stay away from the state. Odumosu said this during a news conference in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday “Lagos State cannot […]
