Myanmar coup, Aung San Suu Kyi, and the burden of women in politics
By Victoria Ojeme While the rest of the world awaited the end of the long January of 2021, on February 1, Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup against the democratically elected government of Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with other leaders of her National League for Democracy (NLD) party […]
Ghana to vaccinate 17m people, says Akufo-Addo
Ghana is on course to get at least 17.6 million people vaccinated against COVID-19 pandemic by the end of June, President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. In a televised speech late Sunday, he said the government is working with bilateral and multilateral partners to achieve its aim to vaccinate the entire population. “I indicated our intention […]
Breaking: China bans use of mobile phones in classrooms
China’s primary and middle schools had introduced a ban on mobile phone use in classrooms, among wider efforts to protect pupils from internet and video game addiction. According to a circular from the Ministry of Education (MOE) on phones on campus, primary and middle school students should not bring mobile phones into classrooms. The MOE […]
UNILAG Mass Communication class of 2008 mourns Emilia Asim Ita
The University of Lagos Mass Communication Class of 2008 has described the death of the co founder of future Awards, Emilia Asim ITA as shocking and devastating. The President of the association, Mrs Funmi Olaniyi said Emilia will be remembered for her simplicity and creativity. Funmi said Emilia was instrumental to the unity and bond […]
Pere Luke mourns Pa Okowa
By Victor Ajihromanus Second Vice Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, Pere S. P. Luke, Kalanam Vlll, has condoled with Delta State governor, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa, over the demise of his father, Chief Okorie Okowa. The Pere of Akugbene-Mein kingdom also described the deceased as someone whose life was impactful. He said this […]
SEPLAT appoints Mba MD of ANOH Gas, others as directors
By Prince Okafor Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc has appointed Okechukwu Mba as the new Managing Director of ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC) Limited, the Incorporated Joint Venture (IJV) between Seplat and the Nigerian Gas Company (NGC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC) Limited is a midstream […]
