A UNICEF report released on Thursday reveals that over 79 million women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa have faced rape or sexual assault during their childhood. The report highlights that this region is among the most dangerous in the world for girls. Globally, around 370 million girls and women have experienced sexual violence, with approximately one in five in sub-Saharan Africa suffering abuse before turning 18. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell emphasized that sexual violence against children is a moral stain on society. Claudia Cappa, UNICEF’s chief statistician, noted that this new data, presented for the first time, was gathered…
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Osimhen’s €130 million (£109 million) release clause became inactive after his temporary move to Galatasaray, meaning the prolific striker will be available for just €81 million (£68 million) when the January transfer window opens. “He no longer wanted to be part of the first team,” Napoli director Meluso stated during the Palermo Football Conference this week. “He had received a significant offer even before my arrival at Napoli, but [Napoli chairman] Aurelio De Laurentiis didn’t consider it, as he prioritized the club’s interests. While he may have made some questionable decisions, they were aimed at keeping Napoli competitive.” Before his…
NiMet Forecasts Thundery Weather Across Nigeria from Thursday to Saturday. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced predictions for thundery weather conditions nationwide from Thursday to Saturday. According to the agency’s weather outlook released on Wednesday, the northern region can expect morning thunderstorms on Thursday. Regional Thunderstorm Predictions: – Northern Region: Thunderstorms are forecasted for parts of Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna states, along with Zamfara, Gombe, Bauchi, and Kebbi later in the day. – North Central Region: Morning thunderstorms are anticipated in the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara, and Benue States, with more thunderstorms expected in the…
Senator Mohammed Ndume, representing Southern Borno Senatorial District, has stated that the Nigerian military is inadequately equipped and lacks the resources necessary to combat insurgency and banditry effectively. He made these comments while denying social media claims that his convoy was attacked by suspected Boko Haram militants. Ndume spoke at his Maiduguri residence after visiting families of victims recently killed by terrorists in Ngoshe, Kirawa, Ashigashiya, and other areas within the Gwoza local government. “On Tuesday, I, along with other concerned stakeholders and a military escort, was en route to Ngoshe to offer condolences to the families of those killed…
In a recent development, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced a petrol price increase in Abuja, raising the pump price by 14.8% to N1,030 per litre from the previous N897. This latest adjustment marks the second increase within just one month, following a significant hike in September when the price rose from N615 per litre to N897. At the NNPC Retail mega station in Abuja, where the new pricing has been implemented, motorists were taken aback by the sudden change. Many expressed their frustrations about the ongoing economic challenges and the rising cost of living. “It’s hard to…
Owerri – Soldiers and unidentified gunmen clashed in a fierce gun battle for over two hours on Tuesday night at a military checkpoint in the Aba branch of the Ehime Mbano Council Area of Imo State. An eyewitness at the scene reported this to news outlets in Owerri. Footage circulating online shows vehicles belonging to the soldiers set ablaze, along with visible blood stains on the road where the incident occurred. Another eyewitness, who did not identify himself and filmed the confrontation, referred to the clash as an “October movement.” He claimed, “We have driven them out. This used to…
China’s leading food delivery service has embraced drone technology to enhance efficiency in food delivery within the Shenzhen area, generating excitement among locals. This news was shared by travel vloggers Adriana and Dylan on their TikTok account, accompanied by a statement and video. They expressed their amazement at the technology, noting they were unaware of its existence until they arrived in Shenzhen. “We just got a drone delivery here in Shenzhen, China. We didn’t even know this was a thing until we got here. The future is here 🤯 Would you use this? #shenzhen #china #futuristic #wow.” In the video,…
Once again, Covenant University has secured the top rank in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2024. This achievement underscores the institution’s commitment to excellence, positioning it ahead of other leading universities in Nigeria. The rankings assessed 1,907 universities across 108 countries, using 18 performance indicators in five key areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook. Covenant University outperformed the University of Ibadan, Federal University of Technology Akure, and University of Lagos, which ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively. The 2024 rankings also reflect shifts in the global higher education landscape, analyzing over 134 million…
Access Bank has announced a temporary service shutdown for a system upgrade designed to enhance its customer offerings. In an email to customers on Tuesday, the bank outlined that the upgrade will be implemented in phases, starting on Saturday, October 12, at 10 PM and concluding on Sunday, October 13, at 6:30 AM. During this period, customers may experience brief disruptions on the Access More app, Internet Banking, and ATMs. The message to customers read, “Dear Valued Customer, as part of our ongoing commitment to serve you better, we are undertaking a comprehensive system upgrade to optimize our operations. The…
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders, and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. He emphasized that political actors should resolve their differences in court, stating, “Self-help has no place in a democratic system.” This call for calm comes in response to reports of arson and vandalism of public facilities in Rivers State following last Saturday’s local government elections. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President ordered police to secure public facilities to “restore and maintain peace, law, and…