The president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, recently called on Africa to “save the world from homosexuality”, suggesting he would sign into law a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed by parliament last month. In Uganda and abroad, activists are mounting last-ditch efforts to try and stop the legislation. The bill imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” […]
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A regional food security analysis by United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have said food insecurity and malnutrition reached new highs in West and Central Africa as funding to address acute needs dwindles. The report released yesterday in Dakar said despite considerable efforts by […]
The head of the United Nations mission in Sudan and the United States on Saturday called for an “immediate” end to fighting between the regular army and paramilitaries. At least three civilians have been killed and a dozen injured in clashes in Khartoum and other cities. Air strikes and artillery exchanges were heard in the […]
Nigeria’s poverty level has taken a notch higher, at the backdrop of the recent economic and fiscal reforms, World Bank report reveals. A World Bank report has indicated that Nigeria’s poverty level has taken a notch higher, at the backdrop of the recent economic and fiscal reforms. The key reforms include the removal of petrol […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged existing and potential investors to continuously see Lagos, “the crown sub-national jewel of the African economy,” as a choice place for investments. He said Lagos State remains the right place for investments in FinTech, EdTech, Health-Tech, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Talent Training and Placement, or Physical Infrastructure […]
The repositioning of Nigeria’s health sector is benefiting from the highest levels of political engagement. The involvement of critical stakeholders with the power and influence to bring about the desired changes, to accelerate the country’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has provided the health sector with a much-needed boost. The Ministry for Health and […]
Thabo Bester has been arrested, nearly a year after escaping prison. Should the state be praised for prompt action? GroundUp published the first story about Thabo Bester’s possible escape from prison on 8 November 2022. Then the bombshell exposé on 15 March 2023, which seemingly confirmed the suspicion that Bester escaped. It sounded far-fetched, but […]
Mr Akpabio’s lavish events exhibited wastefulness and insensitivity to the harrowing plight of Nigerians who are being forced to make more sacrifices from already dire situations Despite the Nigerian government faltering in providing palliative to citizens for the aggravation of their economic misery by the removal of petrol subsidy and foreign exchange reform, the President […]
Flight operations were yesterday disrupted across the country, following the two-day strike embarked upon by unions in the aviation sector to protest what they described as unpalatable working conditions. Consequently, both international and local flights were affected, as air travellers could not access the airports. The traffic gridlock that trailed the aviation unions strike was […]
Beirut — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s election to a third six-year term followed a campaign of arrests, intimidation, and onerous requirements for candidates that effectively prevented any meaningful competition, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities announced on December 18, 2023, that Sisi had won with 89.6 percent of the vote in the December […]
“For decades, we were told that because of various vested interests, it would be nearly impossible to pass the bill but we made it happen,” Mr Buhari said. President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the actualisation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 is the second biggest achievement in the country’s energy sector. The president […]
The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, was once seen as a mass producer of poor quality “home videos”. It’s now become known for increasingly slick films that are able to attract big budgets and compete at film festivals across the world. As a critic, scholar and lecturer in Nigerian film, I regard 2023 […]
Johannesburg — Zimbabwe’s new parliament gives an architectural nod to the country’s famous ancient ruins; Lesotho’s has a design resembling a “mokorotlo,” the conical straw hat that’s part of national dress; and Malawi’s has a dome that looks like a calabash. These local elements make these modern parliaments notable departures from southern Africa’s old European-style […]
The National Launch and Consultation Workshop on Early Warning for All (EW4All), organised by the Mauritius Meteorological Services (MMS) in collaboration with the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Centre (NDRRMC), the World Meteorological Office, and the United Nations (UN) Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, opened on, 19 December 2023, at the Hilton Hotel in Flic […]
Following the rise in the establishment of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in Nigeria, occasioned by the increasing demand for data and internet connectivity, industry stakeholders are of the view that Nigeria will soon become the major Internet Exchange Hub in Africa. Their optimism is hinged on the fact that established IXPs in Nigeria are already […]
Johannesburg — Ensure Civil Society Access to Dzaleka; Uphold Refugee Rights The Malawian government is jeopardizing refugee rights at Dzaleka refugee camp by expelling an important refugee rights group, Human Rights Watch said today. INUA Advocacy had been providing independent scrutiny of the human rights situation at the camp, which is about 40 kilometers from […]
“We also heard evidence from Mr Fagbewesa. We did not find his evidence credible or reliable,” the judge said. A United Kingdom tribunal has held that a Nigerian be fined the sum of £26,835 (over N15 million) after being charged in relation to 61,800 cigarettes found in his bag without appropriate disclosure to relevant revenue […]
Life has been very difficult after retirement without the timely payment of our gratuity, Mr Muhammad said. Aminu Muhammad was looking forward to retirement after 35 years of service in the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA). He planned to use his gratuity to take care of important needs such as wedding ceremonies […]