By Justina Auta Baobab for Women’s Human Rights (BAOBAB), a non-governmental organisation, has called for the promotion of the human rights of women in Anglophone West-African (AWA) countries. BAOBAB’s Executive Director, Ms Bunmi Dipo-Salami, made the call during a virtual regional convening of state and non-state actors in AWA withContinue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria’s largest private art collector, Yemisi Shyllon, on Wednesday advised LEGACY 1995, a non-governmental group managing the Nigerian Railway Museum, to ensure proper preservation of the historical heritage site. Shyllon who expressed displeasure over the state of the railway relics and artefacts, gave the advice during hisContinue Reading

By Emmanuel Afonne An Abuja-based football academy, Prestige Football Academy (PFA), has commenced a nationwide talent hunt aimed at discovering young talented footballers for the country’s various national teams and foreign clubs. President of the Academy, Uchendu Nwabara, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday thatContinue Reading

By Moronke Boboye A 45- year-old man, Bayo Oluyomi, on Tuesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court charged with manslaughter. Oluyomi, a driver who resides at 48, Dipo Akindele Street, Otta, Ogun, is facing a one-count charge of manslaughter. The Prosecutor, Insp. Rapheal Donny told the court that the defendantContinue Reading