Taiwo Akinlami
17 Dec
Associates of the human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is currently facing defamation trial in Ekiti State Magistrate’s Court, have called for his bail.
16 Sep
A Lagos-based lawyer, and sexual rights advocate, Taiwo Akinlami’s childhood was truncated before it took off. He was six when an older female neighbour, in whose custody his parents left me when he returned from school, began to violate him sexually.
25 Apr 2024
Safe For Children Society, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the safeguarding and protection of children, has called for concerted efforts among all stakeholders to eradicate the persistent menace of bullying within the school system. In a statement yesterday by its founder, Taiwo Akinlami, in reaction to the trending video that had elicited widespread outrage involving…
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President Bola Tinubu has said the Federal Government will in 2025 establish the National Credit Guarantee Company to expand risk-sharing instruments for financial institutions and enterprises. He said this will further consolidate and increase access to credit for individuals and critical sectors of the economy to boost national economic output. The company, expected to start…
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The National Association of Block Moulders of Nigeria (NABMON) has called on the Federal Government to encourage more local cement production to increase competition and stabilise prices. The National President of NABMON, Mr Adesegun Banjoko, made the call in his New Year message to Nigerians on Wednesday in Lagos. Banjoko said that high cost of…
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A former Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Council, Hon. Victor Ihunwo, has risen to the defense of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over allegations of misappropriating local government funds. The allegations, made by Victor Odili, former council chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, claimed that Wike deducted ₦20 million monthly from local…
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No fewer than 45 prisoners have regained their freedom through Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River exercise of his prerogative of mercy. The inmates who regained their freedom convicted for various offenses and have spent considerable period in Correctional center in the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nsa Gill, the…
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The Police Command in Yobe says it successfully investigated and prosecuted 454 criminal cases in the state in 2024. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, in Damaturu on Wednesday. According to him,116 other criminal cases and 17 unnatural offences are under investigation. He said within the period under…
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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the return of history as a subject in primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. The Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday while reviewing the year 2024 on Channels Television, with focus on education. “President Tinubu has given the directive for the return of history as a subject…
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The Chairman of APC South Africa and Founder of Jollof Cafe Franchise Group, Otunba Oluwatoyin Oyekanmi, has stated that his plans for the New Year include boosting bilateral ties through political party instrumentation. In his New Year message to Nigerians, he said his goal is to improve the relationship between Nigeria and South Africa while…
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The National Assembly members from Ogun State have been urged to unite and work diligently towards actualising the dream of Ijebu State. They said Ijebu State is not only capable of expanding opportunities for the citizens to express their potential, but will also catalyse development across Ogun East, Ogun West, and Ogun Central senatorial districts.…
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A report has shown that the naira depreciated by 40.9% per dollar in 2024 after ending the year at N1,535 to the United States (US) currency. "The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar closed at N1,535/$1 by the end of 2024, representing a 40.9% depreciation over the year," News Central TV wrote…
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has celebrated a baby girl who is the first baby born on New Year's Day at the Asokoro General Hospital, Abuja. During a visit to the baby, Tinubu, who was represented by the wife of the Vice President Hajia Nana Shetimma, prayed for her and admonished her parents to give her…