17 million babies breathing toxic air worldwide – UNICEF
Almost 17 million babies across the world are breathing toxic air, which could be damaging the development of their brains, a report released by UNICEF on Wednesday claims.
Breaking: President Buhari sets 500 inmates free in Kano
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday pardoned 500 inmates of the Kurmawa Central Prisons in Kano metropolis as part of Federal Government’s efforts to decongest prisons.
Court of Appeal affirms recall of 181 NSCDC personnel
The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Wednesday dismissed a motion seeking leave to restore a dismissed appeal meant to invalidate its judgment that affirmed recall of 181 sacked Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel.
Kwara tertiary institutions receive N378m as allocation
The Kwara Government on Tuesday approved the disbursement N378 million to tertiary institutions in the state as fourth quarter allocation for 2017.
S/Court fixes March 2, 2018 to rule on Dasuki’s continued detention
The Supreme Court on Monday fixed March 2 for judgment on an appeal by former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki, challenging his alleged indefinite detention.
Palestinians protest against U.S. Jerusalem plan in Gaza
Hundreds of Palestinians demonstrated in Gaza city Wednesday against a possible move by the U.S. to change the status quo of Jerusalem.
HIV/AIDS: Physician cautions against stigmatisation
Dr Akinyele Semudara, the Chief Medical Director, General Hospital in Ore, Ondo State, has cautioned against the stigmatisation of people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
2018 FIFA World Cup: 1.3m tickets requested in 24 hours
Less than 24 hours of resumption of sales of the 2018 FIFA World Cup tickets, a total of 1,318,109 tickets have been requested for.
Fidelity Bank emerges best performing stock in November
Fidelity Bank Plc has emerged the best performing stock in percentage terms on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the month of November, newsmen report.
Buhari in Kano for 2-day official visit
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Kano on Wednesday for a two-day official visit to the state, newsmen report.
Pastor seeks dissolution of marriage over wife’s laziness
A pastor, Adedayo Adeyemo, on Wednesday asked an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve the nine-year-old marriage between him and his wife, Kemi.
Breaking: BudgIT’s Moses Motoni alive, granted bail – Police
The Nigerian Police have said that Moses Motoni is alive and was not arrested by SARS operatives.
IOC decision on Russia part of larger campaign against Moscow – FM
Moscow said the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the participation of Russia in the upcoming Winter Olympics is part of a large-scale attack, an attempt to chase Russia away from professional sport.
Police arraign 3 men for alleged possession of marijuana
The police, on Wednesday, arraigned three men before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, presided over by Mr Jimoh Adefioye for alleged possession of six wraps of marijuana.
Navy urges DSS to hunt sea pirate network in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has called on the Department of State Security (DSS) to go after the sponsors of notorious sea pirate network believed to be terrorising costal waterways in Rivers and environs.
Commissioner advises elite to assist alma maters to address infrastructure decay
Chief Timehin Adelegbe, Ondo State Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Cooperatives Societies, has advised elite to assist their alma maters in addressing infrastructure decay in schools.
