Lagos Taskforce Impounds 11,300 Motorcycles, Arrests 9, 664 Offenders in 2021
Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) on Monday, said it impounded a total number of 11,300 motorcycles and arrested 9,664 suspects in the year 2021. Out of the 11,180 motorcycles, the agency said 11,180 were crushed during the year under review. The Taskforce Chairman, CSP Shola Jejeloye was disclosed this while reviewing […]
New Insights Into Quality of Care for Girls and Women Facing The Complications Of Unsafe Abortion
Too many girls and women continue to die and to face both the short and long-term negative consequences of unsafe abortion – yet information is lacking on how health care providers and systems can best provide quality care for girls and women with abortion-related complications. In recognition of this research gap, HRP, WHO and partners […]
Fourteen-Year-Old Girl Rejects Mother’s Demands to Marry Man Aged 35
Fourteen-year-old Ruth* dreams of becoming a pilot, but last year she discovered her mother’s plans to marry her off – to a man more than twice her age. This spelt disaster for her aspirations, as girls who marry while in school usually fall pregnant and drop out, ending their education and jeopardising their health. “I […]
Rule Of Law In South Africa Protects Even Those Who Scorn It
Yet another war of words is being waged in South Africa, ostensibly over the role of the courts in delivering the change envisaged in the constitution. As usual, given that most attacks on court judgements have come from leading members of the governing African National Congress (ANC), the opening salvos were fired by a member of […]
Rivers Destroys 27 Illegal Refinery Sites, Arrests Eight
Eight persons suspected to be pipeline vandals have been arrested in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, as the operation to end oil bunkering and illegal refining of petroleum products is intensified by the state government. The suspects were arrested by a special anti-bunkering task force set up by the council chairman, Rowland Sekibo […]
Why The Gambia Should Fast-Track Gender Quotas For Women
Women have historically been poorly represented in positions of power and decision-making in The Gambia. Out of 58 National Assembly members, only six are women lawmakers and only three of these are elected. Women make up more than half of the Gambian population, yet they account for only 10% of parliamentarians, including the speaker. This poor representation is […]
New PEP-Mastercard Foundation Partnership to Provide Evidence for Policy Reform that Drives Increased Youth Employment in Africa
Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) announced a new three-year research and policy partnership with the Mastercard Foundation that will identify what works to accelerate youth employment in Africa. The initiative will provide evidence to inform the design and implementation of a youth employment policy in 10 African countries. It will contribute to the Mastercard Foundation’s […]
Malaysia’s Sabah Aims To Win Big As World’s First Green Palm Oil State
For Ettol Kumpilon, the switch from growing rice to oil palm on his small family farm in Malaysia’s eastern state of Sabah has enabled him to renovate his home, send his eldest child to school and build up a healthy pot of savings. But with climate change fuelling rising temperatures that are hurting his yields, […]
Rafael Nadal Wins Australian Open — And Breaks Three-Way Tie For Most Grand Slam Titles
Tennis star Rafael Nadal won a record 21st Grand Slam men’s single title after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final Sunday, breaking a three-way tie between him, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer for the most wins at the sport’s top four tournaments. KEY FACTS Nadal won 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5, marking the […]
EFCC Detains VON DG, Osita Okechukwu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu. According to sources at the commission, Mr Okechukwu arrived at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja at about 1.30 p.m. on Saturday to honour an invitation. Although the allegations he is being investigated for are still sketchy, […]
3 Types Of Shapewear That Can Be Worn Under Outfits
Shapewear is a type of undergarment that is tightly fitted and can provide your body with the support it requires as well as the shape it desires. Its purpose is to shape a specific part of the body into the desired shape. Shapewear can make a woman appear slimmer or with smoother, more defined curves. […]
Be Led By The Holy Spirit
The more areas of your life you involve the Lord in, the more you can experience His protection. You can even ask the Lord to guide you in something as seemingly natural as your travel itinerary. In fact, read the passage above. The apostle Paul allowed the Holy Spirit to lead them at every step. […]
Five Things You Should Know About Ngugi Wa Thiong’o
Kenya’s most celebrated author Ngugi wa Thiong’o marked his 84 birthday on January 5. Having published his first novel – Weep Not Child – in 1964, Ngugi remains active in writing and teaching. His latest creative effort is Kenda Muiyuru (The Perfect Nine), a Gikuyu epic that was longlisted for the 2021 International Man Booker Prize. Kenyan […]
What Fetching Water Costs Women And Girls In Nairobi’s Informal Settlements
Fetching water is usually a “women’s affair”, as has been documented all over the world. The consequences of spending time and energy to get safe water are felt in women’s health and emotional wellbeing, as well as incomes. Existing research on water access by women in informal settlements tends to focus on their gender role, how they collect […]
What Makes Young People Accept Help To Stay Well
Anyone who has ever tried to convince an adolescent to behave a certain way is likely to be familiar with resistance. So, when offering support to help young people stay healthy, happy and out of difficulty, it’s worth knowing what they are comfortable with. Interventions that young people find acceptable are more likely to work. […]