Entertainment Nigeria: Bobrisky Enjoyed Special Privileges but No Evidence He Was Kept Outside Prison – Report [ad_1] She said the report contained findings regarding Bobrisky and allegations against some personnel at the Kuje Correctional Centre by Abdulrasheed Maina. A report by the federal government's investigative panel has stated that there was no evidence indicating that Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky) lived outside the Correctional Service Centre within his six months of imprisonment. The report by the panel, set up by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to look into allegations of gross violation of standard operating procedures within […] todayOctober 22, 2024 2
Africa Africa: In Ethiopia, UN Chief Advocates for Permanent Security Council Seats for Africa [ad_1] Speaking in the Ethiopian capital on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call for global institutional reform, highlighting the need for two permanent seats on the Security Council for Africa and stronger financial support to address the continent's challenges. In a speech delivered during the inauguration of the renovated Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the building's historic and symbolic importance for Africa's unity and progress. "This hall is where Africa came together to give […] todayOctober 22, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Cop or Con? How Big Conservation Captured Biodiversity Protection [ad_1] There are two approaches to protecting biodiversity. One is colonial, abusive and ineffective, but hugely profitable for certain actors. Some 31 years after the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) came into force, the latest Conference of the Parties - as the regular jamborees of governments, NGOs and others with a stake in these conventions are known - starts this week in the bustling Colombian city of Cali. This one, COP16, is particularly important as it's supposed to resolve some […] todayOctober 22, 2024 2
Africa Africa: The Future of Food Security Lies Beyond COP29’s Negotiation Tables [ad_1] Asuncion, Paraguay — Climate change has thrown our food systems into chaos. Extreme weather events and dramatic climate variations are hammering food production and supply chains across the world. As global leaders gear up for COP29, there's plenty of buzz about climate action. But can we really expect these slow-moving, bureaucratic negotiations to deliver tangible and swift results to decarbonize and insulate our agri-food systems? Most likely not. But do not despair. While the COP29 talks unfold, crucial climate […] todayOctober 22, 2024 2
Africa Africa: AU-Ibar Hosts High-Level Workshop to Transform Pastoral Livestock Markets Across Africa [ad_1] Naivasha — The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR),with the funding of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is hosting a four-day high-level workshop in Naivasha, in a significant step towards transforming Africa's pastoral economy The African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform Technical Pillar Planning and Stakeholder Engagement workshop brings together experts and key stakeholders from Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia to chart a transformative path for Africa's pastoral communities. The APMD Platform aims to drive market-led transformations […] todayOctober 22, 2024 2
News Liberia Launches Landmark Women’s Football Strategic Plan [ad_1] The Liberia Football Association (LFA) through the Women's Football Department, had a successful launch of its four-year strategic plan on Friday, 18 October attended by CAF and WAFU dignitaries, including representatives from UN Women Liberia and the Ministry of Sports and Information. The strategic plan, which runs from 2024 to 2027, aims to establish structures to help develop the game from the grassroots level to the international teams. Guest Speaker Meskerem Goshine, CAF Head of Women Football, was gratified […] todayOctober 22, 2024 1
Africa Africa: ASR Africa Confers Awards On Mentees [ad_1] ASR Africa has conferred the "Abdul Samad Rabiu Achievers Awards" on 40 mentees from its mentorship programme in Al-Qalam University, Katsina State. The three-month mentorship programme organised for students of Al-Qalam University ended with a closeout ceremony in the university. This programme which focused on three thematic areas including career, personal and entrepreneurial development, brought together female mentors from different walks of life- including the United Nations committee members, global experts from the Middle East, business professionals, media experts […] todayOctober 22, 2024 1
Entertainment Nigeria: Ngannou Returns to MMA, Knocks Out Ferreira in Under Four Minutes [ad_1] Francis Ngannou took less than four minutes to knock out Renan Ferreira, marking an emotional return to mixed martial arts (MMA). The former UFC heavyweight champion stepped back into the cage for the first time in over two years, having last defended his title against Ciryl Gane. In the interim, Ngannou had pursued a brief boxing career, narrowly losing to Tyson Fury on points before suffering a brutal second-round knockout against Anthony Joshua. Ngannou had originally faced Ferreira prior […] todayOctober 22, 2024 2
News Malawi: FCB Bullets Sail Through to Airtel Top 8 Semis [ad_1] Airtel Top 8 defending champions FCB Nyasa Bullets were made to sweat for their semi-finals berth after beating Civil Service United held them to a goalless draw on Saturday at Civo Stadium in the quarter-finals second leg. Nevertheless, the draw did no harm in their quest to defend the cup as they reached the semi-finals 2-0 on aggregate after beating the Civil servants by the margin in the first leg at Stadium Stadium in Blantyre. Bullets had many talking […] todayOctober 22, 2024 4