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A new initiative at McMaster University is addressing the underrepresentation of Black students in Canadian engineering programs by empowering them to see themselves in engineering careers. The Black Outreach STEM Series (BOSS), launched in April 2023, aims to dismantle barriers that have historically limited access to these fields for Black youth. Despite advancements in diversity […]
The Federal Government has officially approved a significant increase in the monthly allowance for Corps Members to ₦77,000, effective from July 2024. This decision marks a substantial rise from the previous allowance of ₦33,000. In a statement released on Wednesday, Caroline Embu, a spokesperson for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), explained that this increment […]
Marcellus Williams is scheduled to be executed today in Missouri, despite efforts from the local prosecutor to have his conviction overturned based on newly discovered evidence. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting concerns about potential wrongful execution. Williams, convicted in 2001 for the murder of Felicia Gayle, a former newspaper reporter found stabbed to […]
In a significant turn of events, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused herself from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This decision follows Kanu’s request made during a court session on Tuesday, where he expressed a lack of confidence in […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed that six educators and invigilators have been detained for their involvement in examination malpractices during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Additionally, multiple students have been apprehended for similar infractions. John Kappi, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, disclosed that the arrested teachers were reportedly […]
The Conversation Africa has issued a strong condemnation following the detention and harassment of its West Africa editor, Adejuwon Soyinka, by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS). Soyinka, an esteemed investigative journalist, was held for six hours at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammad Airport on Sunday after arriving on a flight from the United Kingdom. According to […]
During her address at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful message that encapsulated a growing sentiment within the Democratic Party. “Something wonderfully magical is in the air, isn’t it?” she began. “A familiar feeling that’s been buried too deep for too long.” Obama continued with an evocative […]
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered impassioned speeches endorsing Kamala Harris and urging Democratic voters to rally behind her campaign against Donald Trump in the forthcoming November election. Michelle Obama, speaking first, invigorated the crowd with a message of optimism. […]
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Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is not a new Covid-19 threat, according to Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s regional director for Europe. Addressing recent concerns over a new variant of the virus, Dr. Kluge emphasized that, despite the emergence of Clade Ib, authorities are well-equipped to manage and contain the disease. Dr. Kluge […]
Velma Trayham has swiftly emerged as a prominent figure in Arizona’s business landscape, having recently assumed the role of president and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona. Trayham’s appointment places her at the helm of economic development efforts for one of the fastest-growing demographics in the rapidly expanding state. Trayham’s primary objective is to […]
