Abuja: The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) Africa has called on the Lagos State Government to reinstate its suspended guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP). Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, the Founding Director of WARDC Africa, emphasized in an interview that reinstating these guidelines is crucial for reducing maternal deaths caused by unsafe procedures. […]
Photojournalism: FAAPA DG Urges Stronger Digital Skills
Rabat: African news agencies have been urged to strengthen their photojournalism services to meet the demands of the digital era. Mr. Fouad Arif, President of the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) and Director-General of Agence Macrocaine De Presse (MAP), highlighted the need for enhanced digital skills in photojournalism during a seminar in Rabat. […]
Death of Arise News Anchor Regrettable, Says Information Minister
Abuja: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has described the death of Arise News anchor, Ms Somtochukwu Maduagwu, as regrettable. This is contained in a letter of condolence signed by Idris to the Chairman of the Arise News channel, Chief Nduka Obaigbena and issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Malam […]
‘Ningbo in Light and Shadow’ Special Exhibition Opened in Madrid
Madrid: The year 2025 marks both the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union and the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and Spain. On 26 September 2025, the ‘Ningbo in Light and Shadow’ Special Exhibition opened at the China Cultural Center in Madrid (Centro Cultural de China […]
Group Pushes Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa for Enhanced Accountability and Grassroots Development
Abuja: The Ondo Redemption Front, a leading civic organization dedicated to promoting good governance, has urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State to prioritize accountability and the development of grassroots infrastructure. The call was made by Ayodeji Ologun, the Chairman of the Front, during a news conference following the September meeting of the organization in […]
