Unicef, UNFPA Partner Imo On Campaign Against Female Genital Mutilation
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are jointly working with the wife of the Imo State Governor, Mrs. Nneoma Okorocha to stop the obnoxious act of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting (FGM/C) in the state. The UN agencies also called on the Imo state government to put in place […]
Gender Equality Bill Scales Second Reading
A bill seeking gender equality has passed second reading at the senate. Senator representing Ekiti south, Abiodun Olujimi, reintroduced the bill after it was rejected in October 2015, when some members opposed it on the grounds that it was in conflict with their religious and cultural beliefs. Speaking on the bill on Thursday, Olujimi explained […]
Woman Gets Two Years In Jail For Insulting Neighbour
Mayuge Grade one Magistrate Isaac Imurani Kintu has sentenced a 27-year-old woman to Ikulwe Prison for uttering obscene words against her neighbour. Amina Kagoya a resident of Mayuge town council was on Thursday found guilty of committing the offence on May 20. Court heard that the culprit insulted Margret Kafuko in the face of her […]
Ize-Iyamu Rejects Result
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, yesterday, rejected the final result of Wednesday’s election even before it was announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission Although collation is still ongoing at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the result of […]
Somalia: Govt Demands Answers From White House On Troops Attack
Federal Government of Somalia has demanded US state department to provide answers on airstrike that killed over 20 troops on Wednesday. US airstrike allegedly targeted Somali National Army base near Southern Somali city of Galkacyo killing 20 and scores others wounded. Statement from weekly cabinet meeting has strongly condemned the act of aggression and called […]
I raped my 15-yr-old Daughter Under Influence Of Forces Beyond Me – Suspect
A 49-year-old man, yesterday, gave a graphic description of how he had been sleeping with his 15-year-old daughter in their Oko-Oba home in Abule-Egba area of Lagos State. The suspect, Tony Ehumadu, who hails from Mbaise area of Imo State, was caught in the act by his wife, a Customs officer. Ehumadu, a businessman, was […]
Uganda: Online Violence Against Women Rises
The use of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp have increased risks of violence against women, according to the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC). Mr Medi Kaggwa, the chairman of UHRC, said cases of online violence against women had risen in 2015 and 2016. “The commission has noted increased cases of abuse […]
FG Considers Lower Taxes For Small Businesses
The Federal Government, as part of its economic stimulus plan, is considering a reduction in the income tax rates payable by Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises in the country. The reduction in tax rates is part of the recommendations presented to the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, by the 12-member committee to review the […]
We Need More Women In Maritime Industries
During 2015, the need to advance women’s role in maritime activities has become a subject of unprecedented awareness and interest. And for good reason. The International Transport Workers’ Federation estimates that only 2% of the world’s maritime workforce is made up of women. It is time to change this statistic by enhancing opportunities for women […]
Importance Of Maritime Education & Training
Today, we live in a society supported by a global economy, which simply could not function if it were not for shipping. Shipping serves global trade by carrying huge quantities of cargo, all over the world, cost-effectively, cleanly and safely. Establishing a sustainable maritime transportation sector is essential to the development and growth of the […]
World Maritime Day: ‘Shipping:Indispensable To The World’
The theme for World Maritime Day 2016 is “Shipping: indispensable to the world”. The theme was chosen to focus on the critical link between shipping and global society and to raise awareness of the relevance of the role of IMO as the global regulatory body for international shipping. The importance of shipping to support and […]
Gender Equality Hosts Public Hearing On Women in Traditional Councils
Today, 29 September 2016, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in Mpumalanga will be hosting a Public Hearing on Women in Traditional Councils. The purpose of the hearing is to share good experiences and address challenges that are still affecting women in tribal councils particularly the role of Queens/Amakhosikati in promoting development in their respective […]
Shimon Peres, Former Israeli President, Dies At 93
Peres, the last of Israel’s founding fathers, spoke to the BBC’s Lyse Doucet just before his 90th birthday Shimon Peres, who served twice as Israel’s prime minister and once as president, has died at the age of 93. Mr Peres suffered a stroke two weeks ago. His condition had improved before a sudden deterioration on […]
Zimbabwe: SRC, Women Football Stakeholders Meet
SPORTS Commission acting director-general Joseph Muchechetere is optimistic that their joint meeting with ZIFA and Women Football stakeholders will yield an end to the problems hounding the game. The indaba, which takes place at the Commission’s offices at the National Sports Stadium, seeks to address several issues affecting women’s football. There have also been calls […]
School- Leaver Rapes Four-Year-Old Girl In Her Brother’s Presence
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 20-year Bassey Johnson, for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl in the Idimu area of the state. Dailytimes learnt that the school-leaver, who is also learning a trade, allegedly raped the girl, Fatima (pseudonym), when she and her elder brother went to watch a television in the suspect’s […]