Rita Ezenwa-Okoro
20 May 2024
A consortium of Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) has stressed the need for advocacy towards the increased awareness and protection of child domestic workers.
19 Feb 2024
Street Project Foundation (SPF) has stressed the need for a joint effort to address exploitative child domestic work in Nigeria. The Foundation made the call during an advocacy forum in Oworonshoki, Lagos.
10 Feb 2024
Street Project Foundation has appointed Julia Oku Jacks’s as the Board Chairman, following a unanimous vote by the board members recently. The foundation, founded by Rita Ezenwa-Okoro, the first Nigerian to serve on the board of the International Society
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Marcus Mosiah Garvey (17 August 1887 – 10 June 1940) was a Jamaican-born political leader, orator, entrepreneur, and visionary who became one of the most influential figures in the fight for Black empowerment and self-determination in the early 20th century. Born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, and passing away in London, England, his life and…
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger, has commiserated with Gov. Umaru Bago and families of victims of the tanker explosion, which occurred at Dikko junction on Saturday. A statement by Rev. Bulus Yohanna, Chairman of CAN in the state expressed solidarity with the governor and the state government in this difficult time. “We…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fixed January 31 as deadline for registration renewal of all Capital Market Operators (CMOs). The commission said in a circular issued to the operators on Sunday in Abuja. It said the annual registration renewal would last between January 1 and 31. The apex capital market regulator said the…
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Lawyers from Chief B.E. Okemili Associates Law Firm have raised the alarm over the detention of Obikezie Uzochukwu John, a DJ, by the Department of State Services (DSS) without trial. John was reportedly arrested on March 17, 2024, by the Commander of the Ebubeagu security outfit in Orlu, Imo State, on allegations of being a…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed grief over the loss of one of its officers, Assistant Superintendent Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was killed in cold blood while on legitimate duty on January 17, 2025, by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu. In a statement, the Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale,…
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The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has extended its condolences to Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as “K1 De Ultimate”, over the loss of his mother, Alhaja Halimot Anifowoshe. COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji, said in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. READ ALSO:Remi Tinubu grieves over deaths in Niger’s tanker explosion Okoroji…
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The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Sunday, expressed sadness over the news of a fuel tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday at the Dikko Junction, Niger State, where several lives were lost and many sustained injuries. The wife of the President also condoled with the Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, the families and loved ones…
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Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo will miss the club's Champions League clash at Benfica on Tuesday after suffering a calf strain. Olmo "will miss the next match," said the Catalan giants in a statement Sunday. READ ALSO:Brighton thrash woeful Man Utd 3-1 The midfielder is currently eligible to play for Barcelona as Spain's national sports council…
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Kylian Mbappe struck twice and produced a brilliant performance to power Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Las Palmas and take the reigning champions top of La Liga on Sunday. Los Blancos enjoyed a perfect weekend, overtaking Atletico Madrid by two points after their neighbours slipped up with a shock defeat at Leganes on…
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One Uchenna Okpara, 40 years old, has been arrested by the operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his brother-in-law, Uchenna Unakalamba, to death following a family dispute. The incident, according to a statement issued by the Command's spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, occurred in Ubomiri, Mbaitoli Council of…