Nirvana, Access Bank mark Sickle Cell Day at Igbo Elerin community
In commemoration of the World Sickle Cell Day, a Lagos-based Non-Governmental Organization Nirvana Health Initiative stormed the backwater community of Igbo Elerin nestled inside Ojo local Government Area of Lagos.
Laws should not restrict freedom of worship- Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that laws should not be made to restrict the freedom of worship in the country. Osinbajo said this in a keynote address at the “First National Judicial Roundtable on The Intersection between Law and Religion’’ at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja on Monday.
EFCC freezes Fayose’s account, Governor describes action as criminal, illegal
Ekiti-The personal account of the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose and that of his associates have been frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC).
ASUU rejects Sexual Harassment Offences Bill, says bill targeted at lecturers
ACADEMIC Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has rejected the ongoing Sexual Harrassment Offences Bill, in the Senate, saying the bill was targeted at lecturers.
Woman who left baby to drown blames ‘witchcraft’
A French woman who left her baby daughter to drown on a beach said Monday she had no other explanation but “witchcraft”.
CBN to clear backlog of forex demand
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced plans to clear all existing backlog of Foreign Exchange (forex) demand in the country prior to take off of its flexible foreign exchange policy.
FG committed to completion of 2nd Niger Bridge, Ziks Mausoleum projects – Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, says the Federal Government is committed to completing the second Niger Bridge and Zik’s Mausoleum.
Donald Trump sacks campaign manager
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump on Monday shook up his White House bid as he looks to a November showdown with Hillary Clinton, letting go his controversial campaign manager.
Euro 2016: Torn Jerseys: I hope Puma don’t make condoms, says Shaqiri
Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri said he hoped sportswear maker Puma “doesn’t make condoms” after several Swiss players ended their Euro 2016 match with France with shredded jerseys.
Don’t panic, GMOs are only on field trials, FG tells Nigerians
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians not to panic on the issue of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO), saying that no GM crops are currently being grown in the country.
Euro 2016: Last-16 berth in sight for Poland
Robert Lewandowski’s Poland take on Ukraine on Tuesday in the final Euro 2016 Group C match for both sides with a draw enough to take the Poles through to the knockout stages.
