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Nigeria: To celebrate hunting down "killer hippo" or criminals?

Nigeria: To celebrate hunting down "killer hippo" or criminals?

Recently, residents of Yauri town, in Kebbi state of north-western Nigeria, were in a celebration mood. Not because the Nigerian government has showered them with basic social amenities like electricity, water supply, sanitation, hospitals, and schools. Nor were they celebrating …

Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the unsealing of six arrest warrants in the situation in Libya.

Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the unsealing of six arrest warrants in the situation in Libya.

 ICC Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan K.C. visited mass graves and locations of alleged crimes in Tarhunah, Libya in November 2022.  Today, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court has granted my Office’s request to unseal warrants of arrest …

Ousted President Ali Bongo quits Gabon politics: The Power of Reverence and Relevance.

Ousted President Ali Bongo quits Gabon politics: The Power of Reverence and Relevance.

Hardly is any condition permanent. What makes a god (look) so powerful and invincible is the degree of reverence it enjoys from its subjects or worshippers; once the subjects withdraw their reverence, the god becomes irrelevant and obsolete. Does this …

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 6).

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 6).

Recognising that “inclusivity” is essential for promoting youths’ empowerment is not enough; it is vital to choose the right agents and individuals to execute the tasks necessary to achieve success. Read more: https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/katakata-cb1db.appspot.com/o/pdfs%2Fjabs%2F1723203066.pdf?alt=media&token=836a3b4e-760b-4da3-8a24-e86d56cc7299

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 5).

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 5).

Inclusivity is the key word as we attempt to address obstacles such as unemployment, poverty, and limited opportunity for civil engagement, which hinder our youths’ empowerment. It is high time we took the word “inclusivity” more seriously. We need your …

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 4).

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 4).

When a child is young, please give them the root; when they are old, give them wings to fly. Once children have a solid foundation to stand on, giving them freedom will never make them fly away because they know …

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 3).

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 3).

Empowered youths are not only a necessity but also the inevitable locomotive engine and catalyst for positive changes coupled with social progress and economic development.  Read more: https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/katakata-cb1db.appspot.com/o/pdfs%2Fjabs%2F1723203066.pdf?alt=media&token=836a3b4e-760b-4da3-8a24-e86d56cc7299

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 2).

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 2).

An idle mind is a Devil’s workshop. When children are brought into the world but are denied the opportunities and grounds to develop their potential, we expose them to danger and temptation to follow a wrong path, which may lead …

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 1).

Kata Kata Village Empowers the Leaders of Tomorrow During International Youth Day (Part 1).

The most irresponsible thing any human or nation could do is to bring children into the world without providing adequate care and attention for them. Building a family isn't just about having children; it's about embracing the responsibility to nurture …

War in Ukraine: ICC judges issue arrest warrants against Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov

War in Ukraine: ICC judges issue arrest warrants against Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov

On 24 June 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court”), composed of Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala, Presiding, Judge Sergio Gerardo Ugalde Godínez and Judge Haykel Ben Mahfoudh, issued warrants of arrest for two individuals, Mr …