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ILO calls for increased efforts to end child labour in cocoa farms, mining

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The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called for increased efforts to end child labour, especially in sectors such as cocoa farming and artisanal mining in the country.

Dr Vanessa Phala-Moyo, Country Director of the ILO Office for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone made the call during the commemoration of the 2025 World Day Against Child Labour in Minna, Niger State.

Speaking on the theme, ‘Progress is Clear, But there’s More to Do: Let’s Speed Up Efforts!, End Child Labour’, she noted the need for collective action to protect children’s rights and prevent exploitation.

“There is need for strict measures against child labour and priorities high-risk sectors like cocoa farms and artisanal mining that requires stakeholders collaboration to combat it in the country,” the country director stated.

Phala-Moy, who spoke through Mrs Celine Oni, National Coordinator of Accelerating Action for the Elimination of Child Labour in Supply Chains in Africa (ACCEL Africa) Project, stressed that child labour is a breach of the fundamental human rights of children, boys, girls, adolescents and youths.

“We must work to accelerate efforts to institute zero tolerance for child labour in our cocoa farms, in artisanal mining and in our society,” she said.

According to her, a new research by ILO and UNICEF revealed that child labour had decreased from 160 million to 138 million in four years.

“Child labour prevalence has dropped from 9.6 per cent to 7.8 per cent. In Latin America, we saw a drop by 11 per cent while Sub-Saharan Africa saw a 10 per cent drop,” she maintained.

Hajiya Hauwa Zakariya, Niger State Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, as well as Hajiya Hadiza Sheru, Permanent Secretary, Niger Ministry for Women Affairs and Social Development, commended partner’s efforts in the fight against child labour while calling for more from stakeholders in Niger State and the country at large in tackling the menace.

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Landlord Packs Kidnapped Tenant’s Belongings Outside After Months Of Waiting, Video Trends Online (Watch)

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A viral video has sparked strong reactions online after a landlord packed out the belongings of a tenant who was allegedly kidnapped months ago after travelling to his village in Imo state.

In the video, shared by @ChuksEricE on X (formerly Twitter), neighbors revealed that the tenant had been missing for an extended period, and no family member or friend came forward to renew the rent.

The landlord reportedly granted extra months of grace but eventually decided to clear out the apartment to make it available for new tenants.

Footage showed the tenant’s belongings arranged outside the compound, leaving social media users shocked and confused by the situation.

Some believe the landlord acted out of frustration and financial pressure, while others argue that the move was insensitive, especially given that the tenant’s whereabouts remain unknown.

A viewer commented, “This is heartbreaking. What if the person returns?” Another wrote, “Landlords no dey send anybody again. Economy don hard.”

The clip has ignited a heated debate online about compassion, property rights, and how landlords in Nigeria handle cases involving missing tenants.

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I Was Bullied Into Supporting Tinubu – Nollywood Actress, Bimbo Akintola Opens Up (Video)

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Bimbo Akintola, the Nollywood actress, has explained why she remains a steadfast supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The movie star, who supported Tinubu during the last election, explained that she increased her support for the then-APC candidate because an opposition supporter bullied her over her choice of Tinubu.

She claimed that her increased support for Tinubu was to spite her bully.

Speaking in a recent episode of With Chude, Akintola urged Nigerians to respect other people’s political choices and opinions.

“I supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the last election because somebody annoyed me with their bullying.

“Nigerians are annoying. Don’t bully other people. We have our rights to differences of opinion. You don’t like this man [Tinubu], cool, you have the right not to like him. You prefer this person, good for you. But don’t bully others.

“They bullied aunty Joke [Silva] to the point that someone wrote something that was so inhumane. So, I made a video and said, ‘I’m also supporting Tinubu, kill me, let me see if you can change my mind.’

“We need to stop bullying. We need to agree that we can never agree with everybody. That’s what makes us great and beautiful. If we are all the same, it would be a boring life. Till tomorrow, you might not agree that he was the best person for the job, but at that point, that was who I wanted, that was who I voted for. You can’t take my voice away from me; it’s mine,” she expressed.

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Youths development Advocacy of Nigeria join journalist to tour the Tiger base facility

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………Calls for calmness and disclaim falsified narratives

The people of Imo State are uniting against false narratives surrounding the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, also known as Tiger Base. This esteemed unit, led by ACP Oladimeji Adeyeyiwa, is committed to safeguarding our state from heinous crimes.

Situated in a secure facility equipped with state-of-the-art CCTV cameras, Tiger Base exemplifies transparency and accountability. The tireless efforts of CP Aboki Danjuma and his team have created a safe environment for residents to enjoy nightlife.

Our visit to the tiger base gave us the opportunity to ask questions surrounding the false speculation and the numerous misleading information. We are fighting in collaborative effort with the security agencies to shutdown propaganda that could incite crisis in our peaceful state.

Imo State has witnessed a significant decline in kidnapping cases, a affirmation to the collaborative efforts of our security agencies and government. This progress is a source of pride for our community.

The Youth development Advocacy of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter applauds the dedication of our security personnel and encourages continued support for their endeavors. By working together, we can build a brighter future for our state.

As Youths, we must be vigilant against misinformation and promote a culture of peace and security.

Our collective efforts will shape the future of Imo State. Let’s strive for a state where our children can grow up in safety, our businesses flourish, and our people live without fear.

Imo State has the potential to be a model of stability and progress in Nigeria. Let’s harness our collective energy to achieve this vision. The Youth Development Advocacy of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter is available to partner with any agencies for the development of our youths.

Chinedu Brown Akueweghiro
Youth Development Advocacy of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter
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