Repeal law permitting men to beat wives, CSOs tell National Assembly
A coalition of over sixty Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, has urged the National Assembly to repeal section 55 of the Penal Code which they said permits a man to beat his wife.
Why some results are missing in NOUN – VC
The Vice Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Vincent Tenebe, weekend, blamed issue of missing results in the institution on the students and the school itself.
Buhari eulogises Olubadan
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday called on Nigerians to emulate the exemplary lifestyle of Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade I as the remains of the foremost monarch were interred in Ibadan, Oyo State.
GE Healthcare: In medicine, technicians as well as doctors are saving lives
The GE Foundation recently refurbished and equipped the Biomedical Training Centre at LUTH, so that biomedical engineers like Segun can receive training to perform maintenance and troubleshoot essential equipment.
Group urges 19 Northern Governors to take steps to end terrorism
Dr Ibrahim Salau, National President, Zumunta Association an NGO in U.S., has urged governors of the 19 northern states in Nigeria to take practical steps to end terrorism and violent extremism.
NSE moves 311.59m shares worth N8.95bn
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday moved 311.59 million shares valued N8.95 billion traded in 2,588 deals.
Buhari welcomes Central African support against Boko Haram
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will partner the 11-member Economic Community of Central Africa States (ECCAS) to rid Nigeria and its neighbours of the menace of Boko Haram.
Buhari congratulates Rev. Moses Iloh at 86
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Reverend Moses Iloh, General Overseer of Soul Winning Chapel, on the occasion of his 86th birthday celebration on Feb. 13.
Army release 271 Nigerians, 4 foreigners cleared of being Boko Haram members
Maiduguri – The Nigerian Army on Friday released 275 detainees after they had been cleared of being members of the Boko Haram terrorists group.
Building Africa: This valentine’s day, nothing but love for a diverse continent
GE employees shared a few reasons why Africa means so much to them.
I’m ready for EFCC, ICPC probe – Fayose
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, on Friday declared that he was ready to be probed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Independent Corrupt practices and other Related Offences Commission, saying “a man with good intentions fear no foes”
Van Gaal fears if United miss Champions League
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency on Friday slapped fresh corruption charges on a former Niger Delta militant leader who has ignored court summons to defend himself.
FG slaps fresh graft charges on ex-oil rebel leader, Tompolo
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency on Friday slapped fresh corruption charges on a former Niger Delta militant leader who has ignored court summons to defend himself.
Arrest Warrant: We are trailing Tompolo – IG Arase
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has said that his men are on the trail of the Niger Delta Militant leader, Mr Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, over allegation of diversion of public funds.
Valentine: Cold Stone fetes customers
In the spirit of Val’s day, Cold Stone Creamery, has promised a three-day offer to customer’s in Lagos, Ibadan, Enugu and Abuja.
I ordered cattle to leave my kingdom not Fulani herdsmen – Erhiekevwe 1
Palpable confusion pervades the air for cattle rearers in parts of Delta state Friday as a traditional ruler in the area, the Ovie (King) of Idjere, Ethiope West local Government Area, HRM Erhiekevwe 1, on Thursday evening debunked media publication to the effect that he had ordered Fulani herdsmen to quit his domain within nine days or risk the wrath of his people, saying ‘‘I ordered cattle only to leave everywhere within the geography of my kingdom and not their herdsmen.”
