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UNILAG Constitutes Probe Panel On Sexual Harassment Cases

UNILAG Constitutes Probe Panel On Sexual Harassment Cases

October 10, 2019 2:56 am

The University of Lagos, Akoka, has set up a panel to investigate two of its lecturers accused of sexually harassing undercover reporters purportedly seeking admission and change the course of study in the institution.

Dr. Boniface Igbeneghu of the Department of European Languages and Integrated Studies, Faculty of Arts, and Dr Samuel Oladipo of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, were caught on video in a British Broadcasting Corporation documentary sexually harassing undercover reporters, who sought favour from them.

The institution had announced the suspension of Igbeneghu on Monday, while Oladipo was suspended on Tuesday.

The UNILAG …

'Aku Luo Uno Initiative': The Dr Godwin Maduka Example

‘Aku Luo Uno Initiative’: The Dr Godwin Maduka Example

October 9, 2019 11:44 pm

By: Ejimkonye Caesar Munachiso

Dr Godwin Maduka is a US-based Medical practitioner from Umuchukwu in Orumba South L.G.A of Anambra State. Born into a very poor family, Dr. Maduka was faced with the challenges of poverty as a child and this propelled him to start struggling early in life to fend for himself and his family. After his secondary education, and by dint of hard work and providence, he left for the United States of America in the 1980s to further his education.

He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Rust College, Mississippi in 1984. In 1988, he …

Turkey Launches Offensive Air Strikes In Northern Syria

Turkey Launches Offensive Air Strikes In Northern Syria

October 9, 2019 3:21 pm

Turkey warplanes have bombed parts of north-eastern Syria at the start of an offensive which could lead to conflict with Kurdish-led allies of the US.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the operation was to create a “safe zone” cleared of Kurdish militias which will also house Syrian refugees.

Several locations were hit, and at least two civilians died, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said.

It vowed to resist any Turkish advance across the border.

Amid growing humanitarian concerns, the SDF asked the US-led coalition against the jihadist group Islamic State (IS) to establish a no-fly zone in the …

Brexit: Special Sitting For MPs To Decide The Future Of UK

Brexit: Special Sitting For MPs To Decide The Future Of UK

October 9, 2019 11:57 am

MPs will be called to Parliament for a special Saturday sitting in a decisive day for the future of Brexit.

Parliament will meet on 19 October after a crunch EU summit – seen as the last chance for the UK and EU to agree a deal ahead of 31 October deadline.

If a deal is agreed, Boris Johnson will ask MPs to approve it – but if not, a range of options could be presented.

The BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg says these could include leaving without a deal and halting Brexit altogether.

MPs will have to agree on a business motion …

BBC ‘SexforGrades’ UNILAG Cold Room Full Video Is Out

October 9, 2019 7:48 am

SexForGrades The BBC report is part of a year-long investigation into sexual harassment by professors at the University of Lagos and the University of Ghana.

The University of Lagos which says it has a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual harassment has suspended Dr. Boniface Igbeneghu following the allegation against him.

A statement signed by Principal Assistant Registrar (Communication Unit), Mrs. Taiwo Oloyede said the university “dissociates itself totally from this act(s) and any inappropriate behaviour of staff with female students and vice versa.”

“As a reputable Institution and one of the foremost Universities in Nigeria and sub-Sahara Africa, we are highly …

Statue of Iconic Zlatan Ibrahimovic Unveiled In Sweden

Statue Of Iconic Zlatan Ibrahimovic Unveiled In Sweden

October 9, 2019 7:15 am

A statue of former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been built in his hometown in Sweden. The bronze structure, commissioned by the Swedish FA, was unveiled in front of hundreds of fans outside Malmo’s stadium on Tuesday.

No matter where you come from, where you are, no matter what you look like, the statue is the symbol that anything is possible,” said Ibrahimovic.

The 38-year-old scored 62 goals in 116 games for Sweden between 2001 and 2016. The statue, created by Swedish artist Peter Linde, is 8ft 9inches tall and weighs almost 500kg.

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BBC ‘Sex for Mark’: My Life is Under Threat - Kiki Mordi

BBC ‘Sex for Mark’: My Life is Under Threat – Kiki Mordi

October 8, 2019 6:55 pm

Kiki Mordi, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) investigative journalist that uncovered the sexual harassment in universities has revealed that she has received subtle threats since the report went viral.

According to the journalist, her interest in the investigation was driven by her personal experience which saw her dropping out of the University and yet to become a graduate.

In a chat with Reporters, Kiki Mordi said; “I have received subtle threats since this work was completed but I am not bothered because the BBC takes the security of employees seriously.

Before embarking on this project, the team prayed a lot …

A Youth Corps-Driven Community Development Initiative

A Youth Corps-Driven Community Development Initiative

October 8, 2019 4:10 pm

By: Chiamaka Ozulumba

With emphasis on the girl-child, some youth corps members of the Social Welfare and Education Group under Apapa Local Government Area (LGA), through its Community Development Service Initiative, recently embarked on the ‘Fearless and Speak-out’ campaign, which is sensitisation of teenagers about rape, child abuse and molestation, as well as ‘Give the Girl-child a Pad’, which tackles personal and menstrual hygiene.

The group in collaboration with the Apapa Local Government Council, Rehdors Logistics Solution Limited, Matsept Global Logistics and Blue Anchor Agency embarked on the sensitisation and educative program on rape, child abuse and molestation and …

Syria Border: Trump Threatens To destroy Turkish Economy

Syria Border: Trump Threatens To destroy Turkish Economy

October 7, 2019 3:05 pm

President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy the Turkish economy if the government goes “off-limits” after his decision to pull US forces out of north-eastern Syria.

In a series of tweets, Mr. Trump defended his move that could open the way for Turkey to launch an attack on Kurdish fighters across the border.

The withdrawal was heavily criticised even by Mr. Trump’s Republican allies.

Kurdish forces were key US allies in defeating the Islamic State in Syria.

Mr. Trump’s surprise move – described by the main Kurdish-led group as a “stab in the back” – goes against the advice of …

Fire Guts The Office Of A Catholic Bishop In Anambra State

Fire Guts The Office Of A Catholic Bishop In Anambra State

October 7, 2019 1:55 pm

The office of the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor has been gutted by fire. The razed office is located within the complex of St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, Anambra State.

The press secretary to the bishop, Abuchi Onwumelu, in a statement said “The fire was caused by a fault at an inverter.

According to him, “The building was saved with little damage.

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“Those present, including some priests fought the inferno with fire extinguishers before the arrival of the State Fire Service led by the …

Caution: Your Blood Group Should Determine Your Diet

Caution: Your Blood Type Should Determine Your Diet

October 7, 2019 3:48 am

Ever heard of the concept “Blood Type Diet”? Well, now you do. It is a diet that has been popular for almost two decades now.

Proponents of this diet suggest that your blood type determines which foods are best for your health. And there are many people (especially in the West) who swear by this diet and claim that it has saved their lives.

But what is blood type diet really? What does science say about it? Are there pieces of evidence supporting its proponents claim?

Let’s find out.

What is The Blood Type Diet?

The blood type diet, also …

Publishing An Ebook In Just Few, Simple And Easy Steps

Publishing An Ebook In Just Few, Simple And Easy Steps

October 7, 2019 3:12 am

Learning how to publish an ebook can be pretty painful without the right guide, and with so much information out there on how to be a successful self-published author, the confusion gets even bigger. This article therefore aims at bringing you a well detailed, easy and step by step guide on how to publish an ebook, taking full advantage of kindle direct publishing, Amazon publishing, and other forms of self-publishing at your disposal.

Why write an ebook?

The ever-rising trend of ebooks should be more than enough of a reason to write and publish your own ebook but if you’re …

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