International Women’s Day: Aisha Buhari worries over impact of kidnappings on girl-child education, early marriages
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, in a statement she issued on the occasion of International Women’s Day and posted on her official Twitter handle @aishambuhari, has expressed concern over how kidnappings across the country would negatively impact girl-child education.
Simy sends Rohr message ahead of AFCON
Italy-based Nigerian striker Simeon “Simy” Nwankwo scored a brace a first-half penalty and a simple finish after the break to edge Crotone closer to a stunning home victory over Torino in a Serie A clash yesterday. Torino’s Cristian Daniel Ansaldi handled a goal-bound Junior Messias header, prompting the referee to whistle for a spot-kick after […]
Delta c’ttee makes all-inclusive recommendations to end Idumuje-Ugboko crisis
By Emma Amaize THE Committee of Delta State Government which investigated the kingship tussle and land acquisition crisis at Idumuje-Ugboko Kingdom, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state, has concluded its assignment and made far-reaching submissions to the state government on how to bring lasting peace to the troubled domain. Concerned women and mothers […]
What Nigeria needs to overcome COVID-19 – NCDC
By Luminous Jannamike – Abuja The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says continued solidarity and adherence to public health and social measures are the actions needed to be able to overcome the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu said this on Saturday in a statement signed by Ms. […]
I didn’t sleep well before the fight ― Adesanya
Israel Adesanya’s flawless record came to an abrupt end following his defeat to Jan Blachowicz in the UFC 259 light heavyweight championship in Las Vegas. The Nigerian mixed martial artist suffered his first professional defeat in the combat sport after bowing to his Polish opponent in the fifth round through a unanimous decision. All three […]
There’ll be consequences if Miyetti Allah disobeys open grazing laws — Agbekoya
Agbekoya Farmers’ Society, on Sunday, took a swipe at the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore for opposing the ban imposed on open grazing of cattle in the South-West region.
Detained Venezuelan envoy: African Bar Association urges AU, ECOWAS to prevail on Cape Verde
By Victor Arjihromanus The President of African Bar Association (AfBA) and Nigerian Human Rights Advocate, Mr Hannibal Uwaifo, has called on African Heads of States and governments to persuade the authorities of the Cape Verde Island to rescue itself from the diplomatic sludge of holding on to Ambassador Alex Saab, a doubly accredited Venezuela Special […]
Anambra community endorses Orajiaka for governor
Thousands of sons and daughters of Azia community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, at the weekend, trouped out to endorse the governorship aspiration of Paul Orajiaka. Orajiaka, a Harvard-trained scholar and highly successful businessman, is one of the leading aspirants gunning to take over the mantle of leadership from outgoing Governor Willie […]
International Women’s Day: Nigeria committed to ending gender-based violence — Malami
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja As the world celebrates this year’s International Women’s Day, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, expressed the commitment of Nigeria towards ensuring an end to gender-based violence in the country. He said the Federal Government has focused significant attention on the issue of […]
COVID-19: 10 million additional girls at risk of child marriage – UNICEF
…Says 100m girls at risk in next decade even before pandemic By Chioma Obinna As world marks the International Women’s Day today, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF on Monday warned that with 25 million child marriages averted in the last decade, 10 million additional child marriages may occur before the end of the decade. […]
DG APC Support Groups appoints Johnson Okoye as SA Media and Publicity
The Director General APC Support Groups – Mr Chukwuebuka Obidike, today announced the appointment of Johnson Okoye as his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. In a statement signed by Obidike, the appointment is with immediate effect. According to the statement, “the appointment was made based on merit, experience, track record and competency of Johnson […]
