World rugby chiefs to review transgender policies
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has revealed the sport’s governing body will carry out a wide-ranging review of their policies relating to transgender players. Keen to establish clear guidelines on the controversial issue, World Rugby is consulting with experts and the global women’s game ahead of a London summit next week. The issue of trans […]
Rain washes out final session after Jamieson shines with ball
The final session of the first day’s play in the opening test between New Zealand and India at the Basin Reserve was washed out by heavy rain on Friday, giving the tourists time to regroup after they were reduced to 122-5 at tea.
ECOWAS Court advocates legal system to guarantee Ivoirians of rights protection
Justice Edward Asante, President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, has underscored need for establishment of legal system to assist Ivoirians approach court for protection of their human right.
Court remands man for allegedly stabbing bartender to death
A Chief Magistrates’ court in Yaba, Lagos, on Friday ordered that a 53-year-old man, Dennis Azuonye, who allegedly stabbed a bartender to death , be remanded in custodial centre, pending legal advice.
Businessman in court for allegedly defrauding wood seller of N4.5m
A 47-year-old businessman, Omuni Olakunle, appeared in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’Court in Lagos, for allegedly swindling a wood seller of N4.5million.
Sales rep in court for allegedly stealing textbooks worth N3.9m
A 42 -year-old sales representative, Stephen Ulok, who allegedly stole textbooks worth N3.9 million from his employer, on Friday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Ikeja, Lagos.
2 docked over alleged illegal possession of gun, cultism
Two men, Ibrahim Idowu, 27; and Chima Asinobi, 35; were on Friday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, over alleged illegal possession of gun and belonging to an unlawful society.
NYSC offers free medical treatment to 1,000 in Niger
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has offered free medical treatment to 1,000 residents of Maikusidi community and environs in Wushishi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger.
Minister urges religious leaders to curb vices among youths
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, on Friday urged religious leaders to use their God given positions to curb social vices bedevilling the youths in the country.
FG calls for unity, tolerance among Nigerians
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has urged Nigerians to love, tolerate and live peacefully with one another.
Discordant tunes over flight diversions
Safety concerns over weather to blame — Airlines Airlines should have diverted to Abuja — Minister Installation of Category 3 Instrument Landing System in progress — Ministry By Lawani Mikairu That Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has been experiencing low visibility due to the prevailing harmattan haze is no longer news. This is because the […]
