AFCON: Senegalese fans held in Morocco ‘fasting’, not on hunger strike, lawyer says

Rate this post Eighteen Senegalese football fans imprisoned in Morocco over “hooliganism” during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations final were observing an intermittent “fast”, rather than a hunger strike, their lawyer said Saturday. This comes after prosecutors in Rabat denied that the fans were abstaining from food, saying they have been “receiving meals in … Continue reading “AFCON: Senegalese fans held in Morocco ‘fasting’, not on hunger strike, lawyer says”

Falconets edge Senegal 1–0 in U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier

Rate this post Nigeria’s Falconets on Saturday secured a slim first-leg advantage in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, defeating Senegal 1-0 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, Ogun state. Both teams showed determination, but neither could find a breakthrough before the interval, leaving the score at 0-0 at halftime. Substitute, Kindness Ifeanyi … Continue reading “Falconets edge Senegal 1–0 in U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier”

Education is a tool against slavery, poverty – Gov Adeleke

Rate this post By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described education as an essential tool to empower people against slavery and brute force. He stated this on Thursday while speaking as the at the inauguration of Minaret University, Ikirun and the investiture of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abdullah … Continue reading “Education is a tool against slavery, poverty – Gov Adeleke”

Osun LG crisis: Declare state of emergency to curb chaos – CSOs tell Tinubu

Rate this post Adeleke kicks By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A Coalition of civil societies, CSO, in Osun State on Saturday, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare state of emergency in the State to avert chaos over the ongoing Local Government imbroglio. The coalitions; which include Centre for Justice Initiatives, CJI, Community Advocacy Initiative for … Continue reading “Osun LG crisis: Declare state of emergency to curb chaos – CSOs tell Tinubu”

Strong civil service critical to effective governance – Adeleke

Rate this post By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the strengthening of the civil service across the South-West as a critical pathway to sustainable development, effective governance, and regional progress. Adeleke, who was represented by the Sectary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye made the call on Saturday in … Continue reading “Strong civil service critical to effective governance – Adeleke”

Two killed, several injured in fresh herdsmen attack on Benue Community

Rate this post ..Police repel attack on Edikwu, neutralises  arms runner By Peter Duru, Makurdi At least two persons have been confirmed dead following a fresh attack on Akpete community in Apa Local Government Area, LGA of Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen. The Friday evening assault also left several residents injured, while many others … Continue reading “Two killed, several injured in fresh herdsmen attack on Benue Community”

Kwara attack: Southern Governors’ Forum calls for prosecution of perpetrators

Rate this post By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku. In a statement issued in Abeokuta … Continue reading “Kwara attack: Southern Governors’ Forum calls for prosecution of perpetrators”

Project Coordinator, Energy at Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)

Background GAYO’s Energy portfolio advances equitable access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy by combining youth- and gender-responsive programming with practical community engagement, capacity building, and stakeholder coordination. The portfolio is designed to ensure energy transition efforts translate into real outcomes, productive-use electricity (PUE) for livelihoods and local enterprise, inclusive participation and decision-making, and implementation … Continue reading “Project Coordinator, Energy at Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)”

Young Talent Program (Consumer Lending Specialists) at Careers Verified

About Careers Verified At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined client’s issues, we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary line of business, we help organizations find critical talent, access cutting-edge advice and get the innovative support they require to grow in … Continue reading “Young Talent Program (Consumer Lending Specialists) at Careers Verified”

In 2021, 39-year-old Babatunde Afolabi launched what is known as Green Africa, a low-cost airline operating in our skies.

In 2021, 39-year-old Babatunde Afolabi launched what is known as Green Africa, a low-cost airline operating in our skies. Babatunde is now 43. The airline did not have its own aircraft assets but relied on a wet lease arrangement. A wet lease arrangement is where an airline in Nigeria leases an aircraft from abroad for … Continue reading “In 2021, 39-year-old Babatunde Afolabi launched what is known as Green Africa, a low-cost airline operating in our skies.”