WG8 marks International Women’s Day
The working Group of Eight (WG8) on Violence Against Women marked international women’s day by calling on the federal government to address all forms of gender based violence. The International women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8th to honour and celebrate the achievements of women ranging from small to large highly recognized […]
FIFA queries NFF over ban on Lesbianism
Soccer’s governing body FIFA has written to the Nigerian Football Association over reports that lesbians had been banned from playing football in the West African nation.
Premier League kicks with Oriental war
After several delays, the 2012-2013 Nigeria Premier League season officially kicks off tomorrow (Saturday) with Rangers hosting Enyimba in an Oriental war at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu.
Lawyer re-arraigned over alleged N5.5m fraud
A LEGAL practitioner, Mr Victor Otuyemi, was, yesterday, re-arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos for allegedly defrauding one of his clients, Titilayo Okuyiga of N5.5m.
APGA crisis: Obi lacks power to convene national convention – INEC
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, turned down the request by Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State to convene a national convention for the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, which has been in crisis leading to its factionalisation.
Jukun indigenes appeal to Jonathan, IGP over attacks
The Jukun Development Association, JDA, an umbrella body of Jukun indigenes in Taraba State, has appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan, the National Assembly and the Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, to protect the people of the area from some land grabbers who were bent on wiping out the Jukuns.
