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Reproductive Health Charity Mary Stopes International (MSI) on Wednesday said 1.9 million women across the world had lost access to its contraception and safe abortion services in the first half of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.“The impact of the crisis was particularly harsh in India where an estimated 1.3 million women lost access to such services due to strict lockdown measures.“With 920,000 fewer safe abortion and post-abortion care services being delivered, 90 per cent less than predicted,” MSI said in a press release.MSI’s findings, based on data collected from January to June across the 37 countries where the charity…

In the quest to further strengthen the socio-cultural and economic and as well as empowerment the entirety of all youths constituencies around the nooks and crannies of our beloved gateway state, Hon. Sunday Adebowale (the Chairman of Yoruba Council of Youths worldwide, Ogun State council) accompanied by the Leadership of YCYW Ado odo/Ota local government under the led administration of Amb. Ajibode Abdulkabir O. Paid a courtesy visit to the Founder and Chairman of Awori Tourism and Dinat Consulting in person of High-Prince Femi Oluwasina Fadina, in order to progressively discuss relevant issues partaining to both the growth and development…

The year 2020 has been a remarkable one as series of unforseen events literally shook human existence to its very foundations. So fast and hard it hit, relegating all known human permutations and forecasts.The political space in Ogun State is not spared in all these with the exit of an Icon, Prince Buruji Kashamu. A leader who meant different things to different people. He was loved in some quarters, feared by many, respected by multitides and at the same time also avoided by many. May his soul continually rest in peace.One remarkable thing was that after he passed on, two prominent sons…

Lagos State Governor and Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for Ondo State Governorship Election, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu, said the ruling party’s victory in the October 10 poll would be a landslide and that the party’s flag bearer, Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, enjoys the endorsement of the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the blessings of the entire party structure, from the national to the state level.He spoke with newsmen yesterday at the party’s national Secretariat in Abuja after the inauguration of the 104-member National Campaign Council for the Ondo State governorship election by Governor…

IBB with Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd) and Gov. Abubakar Bello of NigerGov. Abubakar Bello of Niger and Chairman North Central Governors’ Forum, has described Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), popularly called IBB, as a true patriot and nationalist who gave his all to ensure the unity and survival of Nigeria.This is as the Elder Statesman marks his 79th Birthday Anniversary on Monday.In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Mary Berje, the governor said IBB’s doggedness and resolve in nation-building were crucial to the stability, national and international unity as well as development of the country.“I congratulate you on…

The Ogun State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed Ogun State Government for being insensitive which is making people to loose their lives on Sagamu-Abeokuta express, Ogun PDP in a press statement releasedby the Publicity Secretary Bankole Akinloye (J.P) and made available to Newsjaunts. The press release reads thus: “The Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is really disturbed with the consistent loss of lives on the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway as a result of high rate of motor accidents”.”This ugly and sad development is caused by the complete closure of a full stretch of one side of…

The Ogun State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed Ogun State Government for being insensitive which is making people to loose their lives on Sagamu-Abeokuta express, Ogun PDP in a press statement releasedby the Publicity Secretary Akinloye (J.P) and made available to Newsjaunts. The press release reads thus: “The Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is really disturbed with the consistent loss of lives on the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway as a result of high rate of motor accidents”.”This ugly and sad development is caused by the complete closure of a full stretch of one side of the…

Instant messaging app, Telegram, has launched a video call service as part of activities marking its seventh anniversary.Instant messaging app, Telegram, has launched a video call service as part of activities marking its seventh anniversary.In a blogpost, the company said the video feature was added in response to the need for face-to-face communication as the world goes virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.“2020 highlighted the need for face-to-face communication, and our alpha version of video calls is now available on both Android and iOS.“You can start a video call from your contact’s profile page, and switch video on or off…

Dr Andrew Kwasari, Presidential Aide says at least 2.4 million households will benefit from the FG ’s post COVID-19 stimulus package .To ensure food security for citizens, at least 2.4 million households will benefit from the Federal Government’s post COVID-19 stimulus package, a presidential aide says.Dr Andrew Kwasari, Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to the President on Agriculture, disclosed this in an interview on Sunday in Abuja.Kwasari was speaking against the backdrop of the number of projects anchored by the Nigerian Economic Sustainability Committee (NESC), to secure the economy against the effects of COVID-19.The NESP, set up by President Muhammadu Buhari…

Today, we are celebrating the 80th birthday of our legend, a political educator, philosopher, an erudite scholar, knowledgeable, well informed, cultured, civilized and a symbol of intellectualism. Senator Jubril Martins-Kuye, OFR, is a former Minister of State for Finance and Minister of Commerce and Industry, and the only Ijebu son that served twice in the Federal Executive Council. J.M.K is an effective political leader which leadership style focuses on coalition and building. A communicator per excellence, an organizer, a political strategist of no equal. J.M.K’s Intellectual drive and Knowledge combined with his humility is first in excellence and top quality. As a student…