Gender-Based Violence: Group launches guide for survivors of rape
As part of efforts to ensure holistic support for survivors of rape and other forms of sexual violence, and in commemoration of the ongoing 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, a group, Invictus Africa Wednesday, formally released “the Survivors Guide.”
Adegbuyi’s ‘Bamisoro’ is a tender portrait of love’s complexity
Adetokunbo ‘Toks’ Adegbuyi has shared his latest song, “Bamisoro.”
Senate expresses frustration over NG Eagle Air’s Operating Certificate
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Uba Sani, has declared that the 9th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is not happy that certain agencies of government are working at cross-purposes
FG confirms 3 cases of Omicron variant in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, yesterday confirmed the first 3 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
NDDC operating against the law, states losing — Okowa
GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has complained that Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, was operating against the law establishing it to the displeasure and detriment of member states for two years running.
Aiteo spill, the worst in my lifetime — Diri
GOVERNOR Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has described the raging crude oil spill in Nembe creek of the state as the worst he has seen in his lifetime.
Brimstone is bridging gap in Nigeria’s housing deficit – CEO, Habib Akande
The current housing deficit in Nigeria is estimated in the range of 17-22 million while the total deficits on the African continent ranges above 200 Million. Consequently, the Brimstone Real Estate was established in 2019 to close the gap, with a determination to resolve the stressful housing inadequacy. The corporate team led by Habib Akande […]
Kano boat mishap: Death toll rises to 29
THE death toll in Tuesday’s boat mishap in Bagwai Local Government Area of Kano State has risen to 29.
Consider designating kidnappers as terrorists, Reps urge FG
The House of Representatives yesterday urged the federal government to come hard on kidnappings in Nigeria and consider proscribing kidnappers as terrorists.
Ifeajika urges eligible voters in Oshimili North to register
Sons and daughters of Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta at home and in the diaspora that are 18 years and above have been called upon to leverage on the ongoing online registration of eligible voters by INEC to enable them choose those who will lead them in future elections. The Chief Press Secretary […]
State of the Nation: Sultan, Fayemi, Jega x-ray challenges, proffer solutions
Eminent personalities, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammed Saad Abubakar III, Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum NGF, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and former Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, yesterday bemoaned the state of the station, saying leaders at all levels must develop effective skills of managing national diversity.
Vinci Hair Clinic Ghana wins Outstanding Hair Clinic of the Year
A leading hair restoration clinic, Vinci Hair Clinic, has clinched the West Africa Healthcare Excellence Awards, as the Outstanding Hair Clinic of the Year in Ghana.
Sea Power for Africa Symposium: FG urges African navies to address critical maritime issues
Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) has stressed the need for African Navies to address critical issues such as gaps in the Maritime Domain Awareness confronting effective ocean governance and infrastructures in various regions, for improved hydrographic capabilities.
Data protection, constitutional in Nigeria ― Pantami
Professor Isa Pantami, Minister, Communications and Digital Economy, has said that protection of citizens data in Nigeria is not just a secondary legislation but a constitutional requirement. The minister’s spokesperson, Mrs Uwa Suleiman, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, adding that Pantami said this while addressing world forum of ministers in […]
Apapa Customs Command generates N89bn in November
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, on Wednesday disclosed that the command had collected a record-breaking total of N89,097,888,609.00 as revenue for November. The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Comptroller Malanta Yusuf, made this known in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs, Abubakar Usman, in […]
Ihiala auto crash: Reps mandate IGP to remove all illegal checkpoints nationwide
Following the fatal auto accident that reportedly claimed the lives of over 20 persons on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Ihiala, Anambra State, the House of Representatives has asked the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba Alkali to immediately remove all illegal checkpoints across the country.
