UNICEF, 16 Nigerian states in Osun to understudy welfare programmes
The various social protection policies being implemented in Osun by the Rauf Aregbesola-led administration came up for a four-day study on Thursday as the United Nations International and Children Emergency Fund UNICEF brought sixteen other Nigerian states for a tour.
Man in court for allegedly defiling 7-yr-old girl
A 41- year-old man, Aminu Umar, who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s daughter, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Breaking: Soldier sentenced to death for allegedly killing Boko Haram suspect
A Soldier, Lance Corporal Hillary Joel has been sentenced to death by the Army General Court Martial in Borno State for killing a Boko Haram terrorist suspect in Borno state.
NYSC member divorces husband, refunds N80,000 dowry
A Jos Upper Area Court on Thursday dissolved the marriage between 27-years-old NYSC member, Rukayat Ahmed and Mr. Alkasim Ahmed, following a petition filed by the former.
I will sacrifice my last drop of blood to ensure peace, Katsina Emir tells Igbos
The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir, has said that Nigeria will continue to remain one in spite of its multi-ethnic diversity.
Igbo Quit Notice: Northern Elders Forum backs Arewa Coalition
The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), on Friday expressed support to the call by the Coalition of Northern Youth Groups for Igbos to leave the region within three months.
‘Stop hate speeches, it causes disaffection in the country’
Alhaji Abdul Isola, the Chief Imam of Islamic Centre, Uwani, Enugu, has advised Nigerians, especially youths, to stop hate speeches that can cause disaffection in the country.
How Ikoyi prison inmates fared in UTME – School Principal
The Principal of the Ikoyi Prison School, Mr Ibikunle Idris, says 36 out of 59 inmates who sat for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored 180 and above.
Police apprehend Delta monarch, 9 others over kingship tussle
POLICE stormed Egbudu Akah Kingdom, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, Friday, apprehending 10 persons, including a parallel monarch, for allegedly causing mayhem in the monarchy.
Lesotho’s PM concedes election defeat
Lesotho’s prime minister Pakalitha Mosisili has conceded defeat in a parliamentary election to his opponent Thomas Thabane, the government said, easing concerns of political instability in the mountain kingdom.
Trump replies Comey, says not a liar
U.S. President Donald Trump has replied James Comey, the former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over allegations that Trump made efforts to undermine investigation into the alleged Russian meddling in the November 2016 election.
