London – Labour’s proposed employment law changes, aimed at safeguarding workers from harassment, have sparked fears over freedom of expression in public spaces like pubs. The measures would require employers to shield staff from harassment by customers, potentially including overheard conversations on controversial topics. Britain’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned that the…
President Bola Tinubu By Anietie Akpan, Calabar Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has accused the Federal Government of undermining the effectiveness of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act by persistently under-funding its implementation. Expressing dissatisfaction, the civil organization group said that only one percent of federal public institutions have allocations in their 2025 budget proposals…
Brussels – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is under fire after it was revealed that she managed EU affairs from a hospital bed for a week while battling severe pneumonia, refusing to temporarily delegate authority to her vice-presidents. This revelation, coupled with accusations of centralising power and eroding transparency, has intensified scrutiny of…
PARIS – François Bayrou, appointed as French Prime Minister in late December, delivered his inaugural policy address on Tuesday, 14 January, amidst a divided and sceptical National Assembly. The speech, widely criticised as vague and unconvincing, focused on France’s debt crisis and impending reforms but lacked substantive detail. Bayrou opened his address by highlighting the…
Calabar, Nigeria – In its drive to enhance food security and promote agricultural development, the Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to intentional and strategic agricultural policies. Governor Bassey Otu, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made this commitment on Tuesday while receiving a joint delegation from the United Nations Food…
The Suspects. By Anietie Akpan, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Mathias Amunde and Emmanuel Oruru, in connection with the gruesome murder of Mrs. Justina Amunde. Amuse, a 50-year-old woman was brutally killed in her residence in Obudu Local Government Area of the State. A press release by the State’s…
