Year: 2025

Human Rights Day: OWORAC, Int’l CSOs Condemn Crackdown on Senegal’s Water Workers …Coalition Demands End to Harassment of Union Leader on Hunger Strike

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By: Mandy Park As the world prepares to mark International Human Rights Day tomorrow, the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC), and other global civil society coalitions –including Public Services International (PSI), and Corporate Accountability, have strongly condemned what they describe as escalating repression within Senegal’s water sector. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the groups denounced Senegal’s national water company, SEN’EAU, for what they called a “sustained campaign of intimidation” against Comrade Oumar BA, General Secretary of the Autonomous Union of Water Workers of Senegal (SATES). BA,…

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Tinubu, Abia leaders Urged to intervene in MOUAU Crisis …as group accuse Hon Alaribe of aiding underdevelopment of varsity

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PHOTO: President Tinubu By: Mandy Park President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and major stakeholders in Abia state have been called upon to intervene in the leadership crisis rocking Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,( MOUAU) before it snowballs into massive protests by both students and parents. There are reports that the Governing council chairman, Comrade Fidelis Edeh is stalling development in the institution through the pursuit of vendetta against the Vice Chancellor, Prof Maduebibisi Iwe and his core loyalists including Dr Philips Nto, whose promotion to the rank of professor has…

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Obi offers to assist Prison inmates for NECO Exam

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park The Presidential standard-bearer of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi, has extended his humanitarian work to inmates at the Correctional Centres. Writing on his X handle on Saturday,’ Helping Inmates in knowledge and skills acquisition, the former Anambra state Governor narrated how the inmates of the correctional Centres in Anambra state wrote to him appealing for help to enable them sit for the NECO Examination. “Today, I was approached by representatives sent by inmates from correctional centres across Anambra State. They delivered…

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Echewodo, Abia farmer lauds Gov Otti’s investment efforts

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Photo: Echewodo at the Abia-Turkiye investment summit By: Mandy Park Founder and CEO of Divine Ventures Farm International, Deacon Daniel Echewodo has commended Governor Dr. Alex Otti for his remarkable transformational agenda in Abia State. Particularly, Echewodo lauded the governor’s investment efforts at the Abia-Turkiye Investment Summit just wrapped up in Umuahia, Abia State Capital. Echewodo, an active farmer in the state said Otti”s laudable leadership performance cuts across various sectors within the short time in office, demonstrating his commitment to the good of Abians. Recall that the Abia-Turkiye Investment…

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CHSR Sounds Alarm on Rape Case Cover-Up in Ondo State

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By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has raised concerns over attempts to obstruct justice in the rape case of Miss Isola Oyinkansola, a 20-year-old student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA). Oyinkansola who was invited by her friend Queen Sodo was allegedly drugged and raped by Tom Samuel at Sodo’s home on November 21, 2025. A neighbour recorded the incident, and both suspects reportedly confessed. A statement made available to the media signed by Comrade Alex Omotehinse President, CHSR stated that: ” On Friday, 21st…

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Tension mounts in MOUAU as Council Chairman seeks revenge against VC, Nto over Enugu Guber election won by Gov Mbah …Group seeks Tinubu’s intervention

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Photo: MOUAU Council Chairman, Comrade Edeh BY OKEY IKEOGU Academic and other administrative activities are almost grounded at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike ( MOUAU), following the insistence of the Council Chairman, Comrade Fidelis Edeh to take charge of the day to day running of the institution and his avowed vengeance against the vice-chancellor, Prof Maduebibisi Iwe and his loyalists over the fall out of the Enugu governorship election in 2023.Whereas Edeh was the Director General of the Campaign to disgraced former Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Uche…

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Health Minister, CAPPA, CISLAC, Diabetes Association, Others, Back Senate’s Move to Review, Earmark SSB Tax ….N10 per litre not realistic, says Senate President

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Photo: Health Minister, Prof Pate By: Mandy Park Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Ali Pate, civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders working in public health have rallied the Senate for an upward review and restructuring of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax, calling for a shift from the current specific excise of N10 imposed on each litre of sugary drink to a stronger ad valorem, percentage-based system that raises the overall rate and secures dedicated revenue for strengthening Nigeria’s health sector. Speaking during a public hearing in Abuja…

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Front-of-Package Labels: A Vital Tool for a Healthier Nigeria!

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Photo: Bukola Olukemi-Odele By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Nigeria is grappling with a rising tide of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. These illnesses are often closely tied to unhealthy diets, particularly the excessive consumption of processed and packaged foods high in sugar, sodium (salt), and saturated fats. The widespread availability, affordability, and aggressive marketing of these ultra-processed products continue to push more people toward obesity, metabolic complications, and other diet-related conditions, contributing to the 29 percent of all deaths in Nigeria now linked to NCDs. In this…

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Osun Gov Adeleke resigns from PDP

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Photo: Gov Adeleke By: Mandy Park Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) less than a day before the party’s scheduled governorship primary. The Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, had earlier announced on Monday that the primary slated for Tuesday would no longer be held due to internal divisions. He also revealed that Governor Adeleke had lost interest in contesting for the party’s ticket as a result of the escalating feud. Despite this, a separate letter from the PDP National Secretariat maintained…

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Alakoto Alumni forge stronger ties with Lagos Govt, launch drive to mentor, inspire students

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PHOTO: L-R: Public Relations Officer of Alakoto High School Old Students Association (AHSOSA), Amb. Ifeanyi Marshall Chinaka; Vice Principal Alakoto High School, Tolu Complex, Ajeromi Ifeledun LGA, Lagos State, Mrs Lamido Beatrice Adunni; President, AHSOSA, Mr. Chukwudi Uche; Principal, Alakoto High School, Mrs Adejumoke Rajkot, and General Secretary, AHSOSA, Stephen Akpeokhai, during the pre event press conference at Alakoto High School… recently. BY: Mandy Park The Alakoto High School Old Students Association (AHSOSA) has hinted of a renewed partnership with the Lagos State Government aimed at mentoring students and improving…

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