Breast ironing, culture that defies modernism
By Justina Auta Breast ironing, also known as “breast flattening’’, involves repetitive pounding, pressing, ironing, rubbing or massaging of a pubescent girl’s breast through the use of hard or heated object to delay growth. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), breast ironing practice is reported in African countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, Togo, Guinea […]
Nigeria has enacted anti-torture law to punish acts committed by public officers, says SGF
Nigeria has enacted the anti-torture act to prohibit and punish acts of torture committed by public officers. Mrs Beatrice Jeddy-Agba, the Solicitor-General of the Federation made this known at the sensitization and advocacy session for Law Enforcement Agencies, MDAs and relevant stakeholders. on United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) on Wednesday in Abuja. “The definition […]
Tinubu’s One Year in Office: Will the hope be renewed?
By Toyin Falola From Olusegun Obasanjo to Musa Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan to Muhammadu Buhari, and now to Bola Tinubu, Nigeria has consistently represented a dim future of optimism, with its citizens persistently recounting the narratives of a better yesterday. Citizens are concerned about the political destiny of their country in the wake of recent elections, […]
Police arrest four suspected kidnappers, rescue victims in Uyo
The Nigeria Police Command in Akwa Ibom State, says it has arrested four suspected kidnappers dressed in military uniform and rescued their victims. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Sunday. John said that the command received a distress call on May […]
Tinubu mourns emeritus Prof Banjo
President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to the family of the late Emeritus Professor Ayodeji Banjo, who passed away at the age of 90. The late Professor was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan from 1984 to 1991, and also former Chairman of the Board of the National Universities Commission and former Pro-Chancellor of […]
Africa Will Never Fail!
Acceptance Speech Upon Receiving the D.Phil., University of Pretoria By Toyin Falola The University of Pretoria, I am grateful. It is on your behalf—graduates, the youths that will transform us—that I receive this degree. Let me assure you that Africa will never fail! Africa’s history is bound in excellence, and the future promises more abundance. […]
U.S. unveils 56 young Nigerians for 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria has unveiled 56 distinguished young Nigerians selected for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Mandela Washington Fellowship is a programme of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by global education and development group, IREX. […]
First Bank appoints Olufowose as Chairman, Hassan-Odukale exits
FBN Holdings Plc, has announced the exit of Mr Tunde Hassan-Odukale as Chairman of its subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., following the completion of his tenure. Consequently, the Board of First Bank appointed Mr Ebenezer Olufowose, a Non-Executive Director, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank. Mr Adewale Arogundade, […]
Love, dialogue essential for conflict resolution, peaceful coexistence – Emir
His Royal Highness, Dr Muhammadu Haruna, the Emir of Wase, has said that love and dialogue are essential tools for conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence among people of the same or diverse faiths. Haruna, who is the Chairman of Jama’tul Nasri Islam (JNI) in Plateau, stated this on Tuesday in Jos at the Interfaith Dialogue […]
17 people in police net for allegedly operating illegal Bureau de Change
The police have arrested 17 suspected forex hawkers for illegal operation of Bureau de Change in Wapa area of Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Wednesday. “The operation which was led by the Police Command was carried […]
