By Lizzy Carr, Bauchi The special adviser to Bauchi state governor, Prof Sani Malami says the social, political and economic empowerment of women is a developmental imperative, which until women and girls are liberated from poverty and injustice, the goals of peace, security and sustainable development stands in jeopardy. Malami was speaking on the topic “Empowerment of women and girls in marginalised communities” at the presentation of end-line report and closing event for the Japan-UNESCO project on empowerment of women and girls in marginalised communities for better well-being through education and advocacy in the state. According to him, promoting women…
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The first woman US secretary of state, Madeleine Albright who helped steer Western foreign policy in the aftermath of the Cold War, has died of cancer. She was 84 years old, CNN has reported. Albright, whose family announced her death in a statement on Wednesday, was a central figure in President Bill Clinton’s administration. She first served as US ambassador to the United Nations before becoming the nation’s top diplomat in his second term and championed the expansion of NATO, pushed for the alliance to intervene in the Balkans to stop genocide and ethnic cleansing, sought to reduce the spread…
Claims have spooked on the Twitter account of Ukraine-born Igor Sushko about a mutiny against Russian president Vladimir Putin. Over the past few days, Sushko has been publishing supposedly leaked letters written by an agent of the former Federal Counterintelligence Service, KBG, now Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, Express has reported. Although president Putin has claimed Russia is waging war to “demilitarise and de-Nazify Ukraine”, there are dozens of theories behind the Russian leader’s invasion of Ukraine. But two experts have now highlighted Putin’s biggest fear. On Monday, March 21, it was reported that Putin put two FSB agents,…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has named 37-member zoning committee to be inaugurated on Thursday. This is contained in a statement by the party’s National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature on Wednesday. List of members: 1. Abia – Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa 2. Adamawa – Boni Haruna 3. Akwa Ibom – Sen. Emmanuel Ibokessien 4. Anambra – Prof. A. B. C. Nwosu 5. Bauchi – Sen. Abdul Ningi 6. Bayelsa – Boyelayefa Debekeme 7. Benue – Dr Samuel Ortom 8. Borno – Sen. Sanusi Daggash 9. Cross River – Liyel Imoke 10. Delta – Ndudi Elumelu…
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) with the Ministries of Aviation, Works and Housing, Agriculture and Foreign Affairs making presentations. Other Ministries expected to make presentations include Humanitarian, Disaster Management and Social Affairs, Aviation, Finance and the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation. Those virtually attending the meeting include Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari and the Head of Service, Folashade Yemi-Esan. Others are; the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over low voter registration in Yobe. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Ahmad Makama expressed the concern on Wednesday in Damaturu when he received a commendation letter presented to the commission by Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Yobe chapter. The REC, represented by Abatcha Dikwa, the Administrative Secretary of INEC in the state, said “the figure or the status of registration of voters in Yobe is not encouraging. “So, I will appeal to the leadership of IPAC to call on all eligible citizens of the state to come out and register.’’ He…
The African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) on Tuesday in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, inaugurated a No-Fault Compensation Scheme (NFCS) programme for COVID-19 vaccines in participating countries in Africa and the Caribbean. According to it, AVAT NFCS provides eligible individuals with prompt, fair and transparent compensation for unlikely adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccines procured or distributed under the AVAT initiative. The AVAT NFCS is the first of its kind to be created by an African Consortium andis driven by the African Union (AU), Afreximbank, Africa CDC and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Other partners include ECONET and its…
UN Secretary General António Guterres, says it is time for a diplomatic solution to be found to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, amidst signs of hope that progress can be made to end an “unwinnable” and “indefensible” war. Guterres said this on Tuesday while briefing journalists after the Security Council at the UN headquarters in New York. The secretary general told journalists about his own outreach efforts with “various actors”, “elements of diplomatic progress coming into view on several key issues.” He said there was “enough on the table” for an immediate ceasefire, and the start of serious talks to…
A new research has revealed that there is enough groundwater for most African countries to survive at least five years of drought and another 50 years. The study, ‘Groundwater: The World’s Neglected Defence Against Climate Change’, was released by WaterAid and British Global Research (BGS) as Heads of State meet at the World Water Forum in Senegal, West Africa. It showed that groundwater, which exists almost everywhere underground, in gaps within soil, sand and rock, has the potential to save hundreds of thousands of lives and be the world’s insurance policy against climate change. According to the report, groundwater could…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Ramatu Aliyu has said that groundwater is critical to Climate Change adaptation. Aliyu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the commissioning of hand-pump borehole, organised by the FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA). The event, with the theme “Groundwater: making the invisible, visible”, was held to commemorate the 2022 World water day and further take action on the pollution and over exploitation of this hidden treasure. “In the driest parts of the world, groundwater might be the only water people have to survive on. “Exploring, protecting…