Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), has charged journalists to remain committed ahead of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16. CAPPA is a Pan-African organization that advocates for human rights, challenges corporate abuse of our natural resources, and builds community power for inclusive development and participatory governance. During the pre-electoral lecture session titled Misinformation and Election:” Journalist as Public Educators and Opinion Shapers” held via Zoom on Tuesday, Mr. Robert, the moderator, said the aim of the programme is to shape reportage against misinformation, which is a major problem…
Author: Helen Okechukwu
To fight against the impact of climate change in low- and middle-income countries, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has supported the World Health Organisation (WHO) with the sum of $10 million. The grant donated aims to implement and promote the Health Impact Investment Platform (HIIP) among other initiatives in universal health coverage. On 12 November, this development came shortly after the signing of the Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Baku in the effort to show their commitment in building and maintaining stronger primary healthcare and healthy systems. In partnering with WHO and MDBs to develop and invest in healthcare…
A murder suspect, Anthony Mwenda, has been arrested today for allegedly killing his 24-year-old wife, Millicent Mwendwa, in the Mugirirwa area of Chuka in Meru South of Kenya. On 11 July, 2024, Mwenda, the alleged suspect, was reported by the chief of Mugwe to have killed his wife after a short misunderstanding between the duo. Late Mrs. Mwendwa was said to have died from the deep cut she sustained on her head and leg after the family dispute. They have been married for 2-year. Revealing the death of late Mrs. Mwendwa via their X page on Tuesday, the Directorate of…
Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, a 48-year-old Nigerian man, has been added to the U.S. Marshals Service’s “15 Most Wanted” list for his alleged involvement in the brutal murder and abuse of his three-month-old child. The child’s injuries were extensive, with 18 different wounds found at various stages of healing, including a skull fracture, subdural hematoma, significant brain injury, and fractures of the ribs, clavicle, legs, and arms. The incident occurred on April 3, 2017, when Providence Police and Fire personnel responded to a residence and found the infant bleeding from the mouth and nose. Despite being placed on life support, the…
As concerns are raised about the aftermath reactions and deaths recorded during the first phase of the polio vaccine in Kenya by parents, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has refuted the claim alleging that the cause of two deaths did not emanate from the administered polio vaccine. The MOH said that the result obtained by the Kenya National Vaccine Safety Advisory Committee (KNVSAC) after a prompt investigation was carried out indicated that the deaths were linked to other health conditions, describing it as “coincidental,” says a report. However, alleging their death to underlying or emerging health conditions unrelated to the…
In the effort to obey court judgment in Nigeria, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged stakeholders to enforce environmental justice in the Niger Delta. In the engagement programme held today at Casoni Hotel in Port Harcourt, the keynotes were drawn from the National Human Rights Commission and the Federal Ministry of Justice. The engagement session with the stakeholders was aimed at tackling impunity for disobeying court judgments on environmental rights in Nigeria. During the session, SERAP educated the oil and gas communities on the need to demand transparency and accountability as part of the essentials of managing…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced that an alleged notorious cross-border car theft dealer has been arrested in Kenya after a long chase. This information was shared via their social media handle on Monday, acknowledging his successful apprehension to their officers from the Loitoktok Police Station. The notice stated that their team identified the suspected individual, Muchiri, behind the vehicle wheel. He reportedly abandoned the alleged stolen truck and fled on foot when confronted. Muchiri was eventually apprehended after a brief pursuit by a security officer. After his apprehension, he was sent to Loitoktok Police Station, and further…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the alleged naira abuse linked to Senator Danjuma Goje’s daughter, Mrs. Fauziya Goje, is footage of Hajara Seidu Haruna’s daughter, Amina Zannah. On 25 October, Fauziya and Aliyu Ahmed Abubakar had a grand wedding ceremony with dignitaries such as President Bola Tinubu, Deputy Senate President; Umar Ganduje, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. A few days after the ceremony, videos from a wedding reception emerged online showing naira notes on the floor. Netizens insinuated the video clip was from Fauziya’s wedding. However, in a statement disclosed on Monday by the Head…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced its plan to collaborate with private refineries to boost product supply in Nigeria.The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari, said this on Monday in an opening event held in Lagos State. The event, which marks the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition, was titled: “Resolving the Nigeria Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustainable Growth, and Affordability.”Kyari said the strategy aims to ensure energy security, sustainable growth, and energy affordability. The Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari, described the strategy…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has pledged that double salary with the approved new minimum wage will be paid to public workers after the completion of the verification exercise in December. Governor Eno said the 13th-month salary aims to bring a more joyful Yuletide to civil servants in the state. This announcement was made during a church service held at the Eternity Mission International Church in Uyo on Sunday. According to Ekerete Udoh, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, he revealed that the payment started last year and is widely known as “Eno-Mber” among the state’s civil servants.…
