FGM Zero Tolerance Day: NHRC seeks collaboration to eradicate harmful, practices
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the Day of Zero Tolerance for the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) … The post FGM Zero Tolerance Day: NHRC seeks collaboration to eradicate harmful, practices appeared first on Blueprint Newspapers Limited…
Donald Trump continues to take away major rights from Democrats after claiming Joe Biden ‘could not be trusted
Earlier this week, Donald Trump announced that he would take away former President Joe Biden’s security clearance and access to daily intelligence updates. Trump claimed that Biden “cannot be trusted” with sensitive information. He shared this on his Truth Social platform, saying, “There is no reason for Joe Biden to keep getting access to classified…
Human rights lawyer demands release of detained Anambra native doctor, Akwa Okuko
Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Chief Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, who was arrested and detained by the Anambra State Government. Nwangwu, a well-known native doctor, was reportedly lured to a meeting with the Deputy Governor…
Unexpected Methane Surge: Clean Air Policies Could Be Backfiring
Cleaner air’s impact requires a steeper reduction in human-emitted methane to meet global targets. A new study reveals that reducing sulfur pollution in the air could unintentionally increase methane emissions from natural wetlands, including peatlands and swamps. Published in Science Advances, the research suggests that declining global sulfur emissions—driven by clean air policies—combined...
Falana Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta For $5 Million Over Alleged Privacy Invasion
Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, for allegedly invading his privacy. Naija News gathered that the suit, lodged before a Lagos High Court, accuses the social media giant of falsely associating him with a misleading health advertisement…
Atiku demands public audit of $1.07 billion earmarked for health reforms by FG
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded a public audit of the $1.07 billion approved by the federal government for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme. The post Atiku demands public audit of $1.07 billion earmarked for health reforms by FG appeared first on Nairametrics…
Human Rights Group criticizes FG’s planned toll operations on federal roads, proposes solutions
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticized the Federal Government’s plan to impose tolls on federal roads, describing the development as “another outrageous and toxic policy that will further burden already struggling Nigerians.” The post Human Rights Group criticizes FG’s planned toll operations on federal roads…
HRD Corp hits record RM2.3b in levy collection, pledges faster disbursement, says Sim
PUCHONG, Feb 9 — Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) collected a record RM2.3 billion in levies last year…
Inisiatif misi perkasa pemandu lori India Malaysia untuk tingkatkan peluang kerjaya
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Indian Skills Initiative (MISI) terus memperkasa tenaga kerja negara dengan melatih pemandu trak Malaysia kaum India melalui program Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – Dangerous Goods (DG) Integrated Truck Driver Training di Klang, Selangor.Program latihan selama tiga hari sejak semalam anjuran Kementerian Sumber Manusia (KESUMA) menerusi Human Resource...