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Month: August 2020

OP-ED Opinions 

University Of Lagos And The Buffet Of Injustice By Emmanuel Afolabi

Elwin Mandowa,
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been in the news lately, and again, it’s about injustice; the “power tussle” between the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the institution, Dr Wale Babalakin (SAN), and the Vice Chancellor and Chairman of the Senate, Prof. Toyin Ogundipe, took a new turn a few days ago after the Secretary to the Council, Mr.… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Blasphemy: Muslim Lawyers And Pious Betrayal Of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu By Leo Igwe

Elwin Mandowa,
The death sentence passed on the Muslim singer, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu for blasphemy provides for an appeal period of one month. But from the look of things, this appeal process will not happen because there are persons with a vested interest in having Sharif-Aminu executed. This is unfortunate. Moves to review and possibly quash the ruling of the upper sharia court… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Amaechi, Abati, Nigeria And Chinese Loans By David Iyofor 


Elwin Mandowa,
Overwhelmed with disbelief, I chuckled multiple times as I read the ‘monumental’ Reuben Abati’s opinion piece published by Sahara Reporters on August 4, 2020, titled: Nigeria and Chinese Loans. Unfortunately, the piece was a monumental misadventure in dissecting the trending issue of Nigeria and Chinese loans and the terms of the loans. More tragic was Abati’s inglorious, uncalled for, cut… Read More
Europe 

UN chief: Belarusians must be able to exercise their ‘civil and political rights’

Village Reporter
Following the announcement that authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko – who has ruled since 1994 – had a landslide victory in Sunday’s presidential election, largely peaceful protests erupted throughout country, prompting a heavy crackdown by the security forces. Later, women holding flowers dressed in white formed human chains throughout the capital of Minsk and other cities, protesting police brutality.  The UN… Read More

Carnegie Mellon University in Kigali trains Africa’s next generation of tech experts

Elwin Mandowa,
As the world becomes increasingly digital, the necessity for African digital experts, technicians and researchers will be critical to helping the continent adapt to rapidly developing digital advancements. The Regional Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Centre of Excellence Project, funded by the African Development Fund, aims to equip Africa’s youth with the digital skills needed in today’s society. One such… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Top 10 romantic destinations for honeymoon in Nigeria

Village Reporter,
Leading tourism operators on Friday revealed the top 10 romantic destinations suitable for holiday relaxation and couples’ honeymoon within Nigeria. The travel experts made the revelation during the ninth Naija Seven Wonders webinar session, themed: “Places to Visit in Nigeria: Issues of Access and Security.” It was organised by Ikechi Uko, AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market promoter. Top on… Read More

India beckons for England, Germany and holders Spain

Village Reporter, , ,
England, Germany and Spain to represent Europe at India 2021 Decision taken after UEFA U-17 qualifying tournament cut short Spain will be defending the trophy they won at Uruguay 2018 England, Germany and reigning FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup champions Spain will fly the flag for Europe at India 2021 following the cancellation of the 2019/20 UEFA European Women’s Under-17… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: More action needed to stop killings of human rights defenders 

Village Reporter
“Already by August, Afghanistan has far exceeded last year’s figures”, said Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders.  She issued a joint statement with three other UN Human Rights Council-mandated Special Rapporteurs, saying that “impunity allows the perpetuation of such crimes and implies a lack of recognition for human rights defenders’ role in society”. Noting that… Read More