Lagos decries alarming cases of violence against children
The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Lola Akande has decried the alarming cases of violence against children, noting that recorded data over four years in the state is a pointer that more enforcement of Child Rights Law is needed to contain the trend.
God will make 2016 a bountiful year, says Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, says closeness to God is the only way for man to triumph over tribulations. He spoke at the 2015 Christmas Carol of the Oyo State Government held on Sunday evening at the Agodi Gardens, Ibadan.
Platini to appeal ‘masquerade’ FIFA ban
French football legend Michel Platini said on Monday he will go to sports and civil courts in a bid to overturn an eight year ban ordered by FIFA.
Supreme court annuls spiritual leader death sentence
Iran’s Supreme Court annulled Monday the death penalty for spiritual leader Mohammad Ali Taheri and referred his case back to the court that handed down the sentence, his lawyer said.
Kwara has lowest HIV cases in Nigeria – NACA
National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA), says Kwara is one of the states with lowest rate of HIV infection in the country. NACA Chief Program Officer, Mr Tajudeen Arowolo stated this at the opening of Four-day Free Medical Outreach organised by the agency at Oja Tuntun, Boboko in Ilorin on Sunday.
Stella Oduah lights up Christmas for Anambra widows
Senator representing Anambra-North Senatorial District, Stella Oduah on Sunday presented gift materials to dozens of widows who assembled at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Odoakpu, Onitsha in Anambra State.
