Army denies rumour that ‘soldiers force injections on pupils’
Panic overshadowed the commencement of the Nigerian Army free medical outreach for civilians in Anambra on Wednesday, following social media reports that soldiers were injecting school children with dangerous substances.
Buhari’s govt saves N120bn from checking ghost workers
The Federal Government has put the cumulative savings from checking the ghost workers’ syndrome through the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) at N120 billion
Kogi Speaker promises enactment of laws to promote girl-child education
The Speaker, Kogi House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole, says the house will enact laws that will promote the education and emancipation of the girl-child in the state.
Assault: Court adjourns NUJ’s N500m suit against Customs until Nov. 14
Further hearing in the N500 million damages suit slammed on the Comptroller-General of Customs and other officers of the service at Seme Border Post by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council suffered a setback on Wednesday as the case was adjourned until Nov. 14.
FIDA calls for increased efforts toward empowerment of girl-child
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria on Wednesday called for increased efforts toward empowerment of girl-child in the country.
Rep urges FG to assist flood-ravaged communities
The House of Representatives has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently assist communities ravaged by flood across the country.
Implement Child Rights Act, WTEC tells govt
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) on Wednesday urged the government at all levels to fast-track implementation of the Child Rights Act (2003).
Buhari’s group, Arewa Youths Forum bicker over President’s performance, state of Nigerians
Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) has dismissed a statement credited to Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) that “majority of Nigerians are languishing in abject poverty and penury.’’
Championships qualifiers: NPTTF seeks assistance for athletes
Victor Anusa, Secretary of the Nigeria Para-Table Tennis Federation (NPTTF) on Wednesday appealed to corporate organisations to assist athletes in their preparations for Factor 40 championships in Morocco.
Rivers state Police Command tightens security at headquarters
The Police Command in Rivers said on Wednesday, that it had beefed up security at its headquarters and its environs due to“security challenge.”
Deaf sports federation inaugurates committees for administrative efficiency
The Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) has inaugurated four committees to enhance efficiency in its administration of the sport and place it on the national, continental and internal map.
