South African Police Launch A Manhunt For Suspect Who Raped An Elderly Woman
The South African Police Service in Lulekani outside Phalaborwa have launched a massive manhunt for the suspect who broke into the house of an elderly woman and raped her. It is alleged that the elderly woman of around 90 years old was raped while sleeping in her house, on 2018-09-30. The suspect intruded into the […]
Do Not Treat Sexual Violence As Taboo’ – Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Denis Mukwege
If all men would act and think like Congolese gynecologist Denis Mukwege, it would be a better world. DW’s Susanne Krauß met the Nobel Peace Prize winner also referred to as the ‘miracle doctor’ at his Panzi hospital. Congolese gynecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege founded the Panzi Hospital in the provincial capital Bukavu. The 63-year-old physician […]
Over 14 000 Migrants Drown En-Route To Europe
More than 14 700 migrants have died at sea trying to reach Europe over the past five years since the international community united to end further death at sea. Among the victims are 1 777 people that have died or gone missing on migratory routes across the Mediterranean region during the beginning of 2018. Confirmation […]
Eight South African Police Officers To Be Charged For Murder Of A Nigerian
The South African police will on Monday charge eight police officers to court for their alleged roles in the October 2017 torture and murder of a Nigerian, Ibrahim Badmus. The Nigeria Consul General in South Africa, Godwin Adama, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone conversation from Johannesburg, that the officers include […]
UN Helps ‘380 Mudslide Victims’ In Jebel Marra, Sudan
The UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan has welcomed a three-month unilateral cessation of hostilities by the rebel SLA-AW. It has allowed aid assistance to an estimated 380 people. The rebels accused the Sudanese army of shelling southwestern Jebel Marra. A joint team comprised of Unamid civilian staff, the humanitarian country team, and […]
Actionaid Gives Succor To Over 1000 Women, Children In Delta State
AS flood continues to ravage communities across the country, an international humanitarian organisation, ActionAid Nigeria, have alleviated the sufferings of over 1,000 women and children affected by flood in Ndokwa East and Ndokwa West local government areas of Delta State. The organisation, touched by the sufferings of the victims, swung into action to assist the […]
Nigeria To Benefit From €2.6 Billion European Union Funds For Growth
Nigeria is among some African countries to benefit from the €2.6 billion European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD).The EFSD will contain two ‘blending’ facilities/ platforms, which will provide grants to improve the conditions under which public institutions and the private sector working with International Financial Institutions (IFIs) can borrow for investment purposes. Minister, Deputy Head […]
Burundi Bans Non-Governmental Organizations
Aid groups are decrying Burundi’s decision to suspend nongovernmental organizations, amid ongoing concerns about human rights violations in the country. The action by Burundi’s National Security Council stops the work of groups such as Doctors Without Borders and Catholic Relief Services, both of which deliver vital health care to some of the country’s most vulnerable […]
Being Confident Is Beyond Luxury
Wait a minute! You wonder what this is right? Yes! Let’s teach you how to Buy confidence. You buy books, you buy clothes, you buy food, you buy data but you forget to buy confidence. Some people are the best of themselves in their rooms and that’s the end of what they exude. It’s sad that […]
Over 19 Million Nigerians Are Living With Disability
The National Population Commission of Nigeria (NPC) has estimated that no fewer than 19 million Nigerians are living with disabilities. The Chairman of the Commission, Eze Duruiheoma (SAN), announced this during the 73rd UN General Assembly General Discussion of Agenda 28 on Social Development at the UN headquarters in New York. The World Bank estimates […]
The Story Corner : Better Don’t Kill Yourself
I am back with my story and as usual, it is not gossiping o. I am just sharing what I heard, overheard, what I saw and some little things I didn’t see. Aren’t you learning? So, don’t even call me a gossiper. Story, Storryyy… Something happened in my country, precisely the largest city and most […]
PGAN To Admit Female Members In 2020
The Professional Golfers Association of Nigeria (PGAN) will register female golfers as members of the body in 2020. This was exclusively disclosed yesterday by the Director of PGAN, Samson Lawal. Until now, PGAN which was established in 1969 had only been only incorporating men as members. Lawal said successful female in-takes will be admitted at […]
Nairobi To Host Organisation Of Women In International Trade Talks
Nairobi has been selected to host the first Organisation of Women in International Trade (OWIT) conference this October. The conference, scheduled to take place on October 25, will bring together key players who are instrumental in expanding the space for women enterprises in global markets. The women entrepreneurs drawn from global OWIT chapters, financial institutions, […]
Stakeholders Appeal To The Government To Priortise Maternal Health Care In Ghana
Stakeholders at a forum held in Bolgatanga have appealed to government to ensure that maternal mental healthcare is mainstreamed into the country’s health systems. The stakeholders who included civil society organisations, the Department of Social Welfare, person with disabilities, the youth and women groups, among others, stated that many pregnant women either experience some form […]
Hurdles Of A Single Lady – The ‘Perfect’ Wife Material
As a young woman, it is very disturbing that your worth sometimes is not seen until you do some kinda jobs. This dating scene is hard and it is getting harder because of this unnecessary wife material cage. I am going to be speaking on behalf of those women who haven’t found the man of […]