We Welcome The New Governor Of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

This is the official portrait of newly sworn-in Governor  of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

He shared the photo with the caption, 'to God, we give all the Glory, Honour and Praise. Kindly allow me re-introduce myself to you'.

More Than 200 Philanthropists Have Now Joined the Giving Pledge

More Than 200 Philanthropists Have Now Joined the Giving Pledge
Committing to Give at Least Half Their Wealth to Charitable Causes

International philanthropy group reaches 204 total signatories from 23 countries


SEATTLE, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ -- Today the Giving Pledge  announced that 19 philanthropists have joined the Giving Pledge since the previous year, bringing the total number of Giving Pledge signatories to 204 from 23 countries.

Welcoming Remarks By The Deputy High Commissioner of Canada, Ryan Ward At the Nigerian Premiere of “In the Name of Your Daughter”

Welcoming Remarks By The Deputy High Commissioner of Canada, Ryan Ward At the Nigerian Premiere of “In the Name of Your Daughter”

May 23, 2019, 10am – 2pm, Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos

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Good morning and welcome. It is an honour to host you here today at the Nigerian premiere of the award-winning film, “In the Name of Your Daughter.” The film is an inspiring story of strength and courage, in which young girls stand up for their health and rights, and fight to end female genital mutilation / cutting in their community.

 We are also honoured to welcome Canadian filmmaker, Giselle Portenier, who created this important documentary and is joining via live feed. (To the screen). Thank you Giselle for making it possible to screen this pertinent film in Lagos today.

New Accreditation Requirements Restrict Press Access To Nigeria's National Assembly

New Accreditation Requirements Restrict Press Access To Nigeria's National Assembly

NEW YORK, 21 May 2019 / PRN Africa / -- Authorities in Nigeria  should withdraw new media accreditation requirements for accessing the National Assembly, the country's legislature, and ensure that future regulations do not unduly limit freedom of the press and access to information, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Photographs of the Nigerian Première of "In The Name Of Your Daughter"

Photographs of The Nigerian Première of Giselle Portenier's "In The Name Of Your Daughter"


Nigerian première of Giselle Portenier's award-winning film, "In The Name Of Your Daughter" held yesterday, Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Silverbird Cinemas in the Silverbird Galleria on Victoria Island, Lagos. From 10am - 2pm.

The amiable Deputy High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Ryan A. Ward gave the goodwill message. Over 260 secondary school girls and boys came with their teachers with the approval of the Ministry of Education of Lagos state.

Nigerian Première of "In The Name Of Your Daughter" on May 23

The Nigerian première of Giselle Portenier's award-winning film, "In The Name Of Your Daughter" will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Silverbird Cinemas in the Silverbird Galleria on Victoria Island, Lagos. From 10am - 2pm.

The première is cosponsored by Global Affairs Canada and International Digital Post Network Limited, the leading champion of the education of underprivileged girls in Nigeria and major independent  organiser of the annual United Nations' International Day of the Girl Child in Nigeria.

Nearly 900 Children Released By North-East Nigeria Armed Group

UNICEF:A total of 894 children, including 106 girls, have been released in Maiduguri, north-east Nigeria, from the ranks of the Civilian Joint Task Force, a local militia that helps the Nigerian security forces. (10 May 2019)
Nearly 900 Children Released By North-East Nigeria Armed Group

NEW YORK, 10 May 2019 / PRN Africa / -- “Today, 894 children, including 106 girls, were released from the ranks of an armed group called (the) Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Maiduguri, north-east Nigeria as part of this group's commitment to end and prevent the recruitment and use of children,” said Spokesperson Christophe Boulierac.

According to the UN agency, the children of the troubled region “have borne the brunt of years of conflict”, linked to an insurgency led by armed extremist opposition groups.

Some of the Undemocratic Acts of Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Some of the Undemocratic Acts of Former President Goodluck Jonathan

1. The harassment of RT. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi when he was the Governor of Rivers State.

5 lawmakers claimed superiority over 27 lawmakers n Rivers State Assembly.

2. Attacks on APC Lagos Secretariat.

3. NGF election result was disregarded.

4.  Ekitigate saga and the 8 lawmakers who impeached the speaker who had more on his side and how they were chased out of the state by former Governor Fayose who was backed by the Federal Government.

5. DSS Attack on Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader of APC.

6. Misusing the EFCC to attack former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori who was opposing Goodluck Jonathan and forced him to flee from Nigeria.

7. Attacking news vendors and seized newspapers in Abuja.

- By Kingkakaone

https://www.nairaland.com/kingkakaone

"Only those suffering from political amnesia call former President Goodluck Jonathan hero of Nigerian democracy."

~ EKENYERENGOZI Michael Chima.

Armed Robbers and Terrorists Are Among Hausa Okada Riders in Lagos

Armed Robbers and Terrorists Are Among Hausa Okada Riders in Lagos

- By Tony Nwankwo

If information at the grapevine is reliable, Nigerians live in fear, as citizens, from some parts of the country, now go about armed and ready to use violence at the drop of a pin, and the government seems incapable of punishing those acts of violence across the country. No day passes without a report of armed herdsmen’s attacks on unarmed communities across the land; herdsmen with AK47 rifles, some say, a wing of Boko Haram. They started from the core North, killing, raping and maiming innocent people. Today, the killing spree has spread even to Lagos State. The irony is that none of these killer herdsmen has ever been prosecuted or jailed by the authorities. Rather, what seems to attract punishment from the authorities is cattle rustling in the North. And this shows in the shift in our values.

Over 2million FGM Operations Were Done By Medical Doctors in Nigeria

Nigerian Doctors Have Done Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) for
2, 600, 000 Girls and Women in Nigeria.

Nigeria, due to its large population, has the highest absolute number of female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide.

25 percent of women in Nigeria have been genitally mutilated.
Out of 200 million women who have undergone FGM, Nigeria accounts for 20 million women.
Out of this, 13 percent of such cases were carried out by medical professionals.