Tag Archives: Action

Corruption, impunity and poor governance, compounded by increasing levels of gang violence, have eroded the rule of law in the Caribbean country and brought state institutions close to collapse. The impact of generalised insecurity on the population is dire and deteriorating, severely affecting human rights. Prevent further suffering “Tackling insecurity …

Yamandú Pagliano plans to cross Praia do Cassino, the world’s longest beach, stretching 250 kilometers along Brazil’s southern coast from Uruguay, in his homemade wheeled wind buggy, to highlight the need to address global heating. Credit: Yamandú Pagliano by Paul Virgo (rome) Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Inter Press Service ROME, Mar …

The Rivers State Police Command has refuted claims of the death of two suspected car snatchers who were severely beaten by a mob in Port Harcourt.      It was gathered that the suspects had, in the early hours of Monday, March 25, 2025, attempted to snatch a Toyota Corolla …

“Turn off the lights, and move the world towards a better future for all,” UN Secretary General António Guterres said in a message for the event. The UN chief recalled that 2023 was the hottest in history, and this year’s celebration is a global demonstration of solidarity to follow a …

Former Wimbledon champion, Simona Halep has been cleared after her doping ban has been reduced from four years to nine months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.     The Romanian tennis star tested positive for the blood-boosting drug Roxadustat at the US Open in 2022 and was handed the …

Children at a dried community borehole in Turkana, Kenya. Climate change, a subject of discussion at UNEA-6, has been blamed for droughts in the region. Credit: Maina Waruru/IPS by Maina Waruru (nairobi) Monday, March 04, 2024 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Mar 04 (IPS) – The  Sixth United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-6)  ended …

Opinion Source: CBS Evening News YouTube Amazon has been hit with a class action lawsuit from Prime subscribers who claim that they were mislead when they were charged an additional fee to stream movies and TV shows without ads. Amazon is being sued after raising Prime Video prices The lawsuit …

Arsenal could be set to lose an academy product to Newcastle United, in a bitter blow for the club’s Hale End production line. Manager Mikel Arteta has been big on integrating youth during his time as Gunners boss, initially building his side around the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli …

The Lagos state police command says it will be taking action against one of its officer who was caught on camera demanding bribe from a motorist.    In a viral video, the officer who has been identified as ASP Luka Bashayi serving at Ogudu Area Command could be seen asking …

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough probe of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation led by Betta Edu.    The Minister has been accused of granting approval for the disbursement of  N585,198,500.00 into a personal account.   In a letter allegedly signed by the humanitarian minister, Betta …