FG May Shut Shoprite, Next Superstores
The Federal Government, through its National Biosafety Management Agency, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to retail store giants, Shoprite and Next Cash ‘N’ Carry to withdraw any product that contains Genetically Modified Organisms from their shelves or risk a total shutdown. The warning was handed out to representatives of the two superstores at a briefing […]
Liberia: UNSG Wants Rural Women Given Access To Information
Outgoing UN Secretary General (UNSG) Ban Ki-moon has called on the world to provide the support and information needed by rural women so that they can fulfill their potential without leaving their communities. Ban said this must be done in order to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as it promises to leave […]
Kenya:Nurses In Tharaka-Nithi Issue Strike Notice Over Unpaid Salaries
Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has issued a seven-day strike notice to Tharaka-Nithi County Government for non-payment of salaries to some members, delayed promotion among other issues. In a letter seen by the Nation signed by union national secretary Mr Seth Panyako and addressed to Tharaka-Nithi County Public Service Board, the nurses have a […]
Katsina Emirate Denies Alleged Abduction, Forceful Marriage Of 14-yrs-Old Habiba
The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir, has denied the alleged abduction and forceful marriage of 17-year-old Habiba Isyaku. Kabir made the denial during a meeting with the Katsina branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday in Katsina.habiba-isyaku1 Kabir, represented by one of the king makers, Alhaji Nuhu Abdulkadir, the ‘Kauran-Katsina’, said […]
Buhari Replies Wife On Cabinet Hijack Claim, Says She Belongs to My Kitchen
President Muhammadu Buhari has responded to a remark by his wife, Aisha, that his government has been hijacked by a cabal. Mr. Buhari spoke in the German capital, Berlin, when he answered reporters’ questions. “I don’t know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the […]
Unicef, Gender-Based Community Lauds Release of Chibok Girls
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday welcomed the release of 21 Chibok girls on Oct. 13, hoping it can be a signal that more of the girls would be released. The Chief of Communication, UNICEF, Ms Doune Porter, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. “We […]
Dansol Pupils To Raise N25m For Community School
The Chairman, Parents Teachers Association, Dansol Schools, Lagos, Mrs. Olubukola Ajoku, has called on parents to invest in education projects which would benefit the less-privileged members of the society. According to her, doing so will ensure that every child in the society lives in comfort and safety. Ajoku said this on Sunday during a […]
Tanzania: Women Present Land Ownership Demands To Government
Women yesterday presented to the government their charter of demands concerning land ownership and management of natural resources. The demands are aimed at pressuring decision-makers to take action in addressing the plight of rural women on issues related to land ownership. The demands were presented to the Commissioner of Lands. According to the charter, the government […]
Uganda: Pregnant Women Warned On Taking Alcohol
Health experts have warned pregnant women against alcohol consumption. The caution comes at a time when several pregnant women, especially in Kampala City, are increasingly seen taking alcoholic beverage. Dr David Basangwa, the executive director of Butabika Mental Hospital, told a workshop organised by the Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance on Thursday, that alcohol is dangerous […]
Only One of 21 Freed Chibok Girls Has A Baby – Osinbajo
The Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that one of the 21 freed girls had a baby, stressing that “She is the only one.” Osinbajo also clarified that there was no swap of the 21 freed Chibok schoolgirls with Boko Haram prisoners. Osinbajo said this in an interview with State House reporters after visiting with […]
Oyo Assembly Recommends Life Sentence For Rape
The Oyo State House of Assembly has recommended life sentence for anyone found guilty of rape in the state. The Violence against Women Bill, 2015, which was passed by the legislature, on Thursday, has been sent to Governor Abiola Ajimobi for assent. Apart from the recommendation against rape, the bill also seeks to prohibit female […]
Malawi: 33 Percent Of Girls Drop Out Of Schools
Education minister Emmanuel Fabiano has expressed concern over the high rate of school drop out by girls. Fabiano said it is alarming that 33 per cent of girls drop out of school despite efforts by both the government and other players to keep the girls in school. Malawi on Tuesday commemorated the Girl Child Day. […]
Rwanda Third Best Place To Be A Girl In Africa
The Girls’ Opportunity Index report by Save the Children has ranked Rwanda the third best country in Africa to be a girl and 49th globally out of 144 countries studied. The report released on Monday, just a day before the International Day of the Girl which was marked on October 11, considered five indicators including […]
Maun Woman For Mrs World
A young Maun woman, Portia Sam-Hwera, who has been selected to represent Botswana at Mrs World pageant in South Korea says she is going to use the platform to market Botswana. Mrs World, she said, would be a unique pageant where married women from around the world contest and share roles of married women, goals, […]
Aside FirstBank, CBN Terminates Banks’ Dollar Sales Role To BDCs
Following their failure to fully comply with the directive which requires commercial banks that act as agents of international money transfer operators to always sell foreign currency remittances to licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday relieved other banks of the role, and exonerating FirstBank Nigeria Limited. THISDAY learnt […]