44% of girls in Nigeria married off before 18th birthday — Report
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As children in Nigeria remain vulnerable to abuses, a Civil Society Organisation, Save the Children International, SCI, through its report launched on Thursday, disclosed that 44 per cent of girls in Nigeria are married off before attaining their 18th birthday. According to SCI in the report tagged ‘State of the […]
Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Anambra Governor-elect, Soludo
. Dayo Johnson Akure The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF), Rotimi Akeredolu has congratulated the Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof. Charles Soludo over his victory at last Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Governor Akeredolu also commended Ndi Anambra for trooping out to exercise their franchise in spite of the security challenges that have […]
SSANU, NASU protest in UNN over unpaid wages, allowances
The non-teaching staff in University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) under the aegis of Joint Action Committe (JAC) on Thursday staged a peaceful protest demanding arrears of minimum wage and earned allowances
Nigeria committed to reduction of trans fat consumption — Minister
The Federal Government has assured that efforts are ongoing to ensure that an effective regulation is soon approved to reduce trans-fat consumption in Nigeria.
I didn’t engage ‘fake police’ officer to raid Justice Odili’s home — Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Thursday, denied the allegation that a fake police officer was arrested for participating in the botched invasion of the home of a Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili, worked for him as a consultant.
Eating barbecued fish, meat can cause cancer — Doctor warns
A Medical Practitioner, Assoc. Prof. Henry Urochukwu has warned that eating meat or fished wrapped and barbecued with aluminium foil is dangerous and consumers risk developing cancer in the long run.
