NEMA to extend relief items to victims of fresh Zamfara attacks –spokesman
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it will extend its ongoing distribution of relief materials to victims of fresh bandit attacks in Zamfara. This was contained in a press statement made available to newsmen in Gusau, on Wednesday, by the agency’s Information Officer, Sokoto Operations Office, Mr Aliyu Mohammed. He said that the agency […]
Queen Zaynab Otiti Obanor’s Water for Wellness Project: A Lifeline for Developing Nations
The former Nigerian Queen is leading a groundbreaking initiative to quench the global thirst for potable water. Lauded for her persistent humanitarian efforts, former Nigerian queen, Zaynab Otiti Obanor, has once again garnered international attention with her most recent endeavour, the Water for Wellness Project. This initiative, born out of a social responsibility, seeks to […]
Police brutality: Judicial panel recommends N755m claims for victims in Ondo
The Ondo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police brutality and other related matters has recommended the payment of about N755 million as petitioners claims, and other monetary recommendations
Makinde urges S/West PDP chairman to reconcile aggrieved members
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the newly inaugurated South-West zonal executives of PDP led by Alhaji Taofeek Arapaja, National Vice-Chairman, to reconcile all aggrieved members of the party. Makinde made the plea on Wednesday at the inauguration of the zonal executive of the party held at the Oyo State Government House, Agodi […]
Banditry: Zamfara governor orders demolition of informants, arms suppliers houses
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has directed security agencies to henceforth demolish the houses of informants and those supplying arms to bandits in the state. A press release signed by Yusuf Idris, the Director-General on Media to the governor, issued to newsmen in Gusau on Wednesday, said that the order was with immediate effect. Matawalle […]
Senator Abiru seeks urgent interventions on deplorable Ikorodu/Sagamu, Ikorodu-Itoikin-Epe Roads
Senator, representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Adetokunbo Abiru, on Wednesday, moved a motion for the urgent rehabilitation of the Ikorodu/Shagamu and Ikorodu-Itoikin-Epe- Ijebu-Ode roads.
Alcohol-related traffic accidents drop after China criminalise drunk driving
Alcohol-related traffic accidents with casualties had dropped by more than 20,000 in the 10 years since China criminalised drunk driving in 2011, compared with the 2000 to 2010 period. The decline is significant, given that the total number of motor vehicles across China rose by 181 million and that of drivers by 259 million over […]
AESID condemns dastardly attacks in Ebonyi, cautions perpetrators
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) has strongly condemned the recent dastardly attacks on several communities in Ebonyi State, even as it cautioned the perpetrators to give peace a chance. The group described as “traumatic” for citizens and residents of Ebonyi State following reported cases of attacks on individuals and public facilities […]
Millions of liver cancer cases traced to consumption of aflatoxin infected foods — HarvestField
An agro-chemical giant, HarvestField Industries Limited, Wednesday, disclosed that millions of liver cancer cases are traced to consumption of aflatoxin infected foods
Farmers, extension officers in Sokoto get fresh knowledge on agric practices
250 farmers and extension officers drawn from three senatorial districts of Sokoto State have been trained on good agricultural practices and stewardship by Bayer Nigeria and Sokoto State Agricultural Development Agency.
Insecurity: Again, Fani-Kayode blasts those acting as front for bandits, terrorists
Chief Femi Fani- Kayode, A former Aviation Minister has berated those fronting for bandits and terrorist in the country.
Some people treat us as lesser humans ― Persons Living with Disabilities
By Emma Una, Calabar Persons Living with Disabilities have lamented the disdain with which some people treat them as if they are lesser humans. Speaking in an emotion-laden voice, Dr. Livinus Okpa, the Coordinator of the National Association of Persons Living with Disabilities during a visit to the Arthur Jarvis University in Calabar said stigmatization […]
NLC demands compensation for COVID-19 victims
L The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to recognise COVID-19 as a workplace disease, notifiable and compensable occupational hazard. Mr Ayuba Wabba, the NLC President, said this in a statement commemorating the 2021 International Workers Memorial Workers’ Day, with the theme “Save Lives at Work”, in Abuja. Wabba said that […]
One feared dead in cult battle in Imo
One person is said to have been shot dead on Wednesday, in a cult-related battle in Amakohia area in Owerri, Imo state…
70 facts to know as Afenifere clocks 70
Afenifere was formed as a socio-cultural organisation for the Yoruba people of Nigeria…
INSECURITY: We must be united like never before, Youth leader tells Nigerians
*Urges state governors to emulate Yahaya Bello’s security strategy By Arogbonlo Israel The Pan- African Youth Union, PYU, Commissioner for Youth Political Participation, Oladele Nihi, has appealed to Nigerians, most especially the youth strata, to stay calm and law abiding amid the rising security challenges and social unrest in the country. The youth commissioner in […]
