Domestic Violence: What happens to the donors’ millions?
ABOVE are some very common, yet upsetting news headlines read almost on a daily basis. The spate of domestic violence in Nigeria is so rife that even its various penalties seem incapable of serving as deterrents to offenders. Although domestic violence is described as any violent confrontation between family or household members such as spouses/partners, relatives, children or wards, involving physical harm, willful intimidation, sexual assault, psychological or emotional assault, women have remained the numero uno sufferers of the epidemic in Nigeria.
Siasia invites Amuzie, Awoniyi, Ajayi for Korea tourney
Nigeria has added several high profile names to the Dream Team VI squad that’ll participate in a tourney in preparation for the 2016 Olympics.
NOC sports medicine seminar begins
THE Medical and Scientific Commission of the Nigeria Olympic Committee under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee yesterday began a 3 day course for trainers, coaches and medical personnel from the 36 states of the federation, sports federations and some selected Universities
No further talks till NLC calls off strike – FG
The Federal Government insisted, yesterday, that it would not go into re-negotiation with Ayuba Wabba faction of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, unless the union calls off its ongoing nationwide strike.
British fraud investigator widens Rolls-Royce probe to Nigeria
BRITAIN’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has widened its investigation into Rolls-Royce to examine allegations of suspected bribery in Nigeria, the Financial Times reported yesterday.
Sports ministry floats grassroots programme in Lagos
NO fewr than 2000 primary school children reported for the maiden catch-them-young talent hunt programme which commenced yesterday at the National Stadium, Lagos. It is an initiative of the Lagos Liaison office of the Ministry of Sports, aimed at identifying and grooming youngsters in five different sports.
