Woman docked over alleged unlawful detention of 3 children
A 29-year-old woman, Kemi Mebebejoye, was on Monday brought before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State over alleged unlawful detention of three children. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is being tried for conspiracy and unlawful detention Mebebejoye pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, Insp. Kehinde Olatunde told the […]
Security: World Institute for Peace to hold 2021 World Peace Conference in Osun
The leadership of the World Institute for Peace (WIP) has unveiled plans to hold the 2021 World Peace Conference in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The conference is aimed at charting a new course, with a view to finding a lasting solution to the myriad of socioeconomic and security challenges confronting countries across the globe. […]
Pay us or risk industrial action, resident doctors caution FG
The National Executive Council of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has called on the Federal Government to pay the salaries of house officers and some resident doctors across the country on or before its scheduled meeting with the leadership of the National Assembly members on Tuesday or risk strike action.
International Women’s Day: Water poverty is a hindrance to women’s development
Growing up in Akure was fun and I always looked forward to the summer holidays when I and my sibling would travel down to Ikogosi, the community that hosts the Ikogosi Warm Spring.
#IWD2021: Pistop Lagos #EqualizePay campaign ignites conversation on gender pay gap in Nigeria
Women constitute a significant part of the global workforce, delivering the same value as their male counterparts, especially in tasks requiring less physical activity. And by default, the reward of every work is a substantial wage on payday. Sadly, occupational discrimination, gender bias, among other factors, have denied the female gender the financial gratification that […]
Man in court for allegedly stealing N28,000 belonging to microfinance bank
A 36-year-old man, Timothy Ibe, on Monday, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court, for allegedly stealing N28,000 cash. The police charged Ibe with theft under section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, ASP. Victor Eruada, told the court that Ibe, committed the […]
