We need equal rights, not charity, PWDs declare
She, however, called for more support, including providing clear policy direction on inclusion and campaign materials in accessible formats to reach different clusters of PWDs, as well as Braille forms, audio, sign language and subtitled videos.
South-East: Security agencies uncover new suspected militant group; nab leader
Fresh revelations have emerged about the operations of a suspected militant group whose modus operandi in the South East, particularly in Imo and the Enugu States is the coordinated attacks on Policemen, military personnel especially soldiers and civilians perceived to be supportive of government measures at ensuring peaceful co-existence.
Lawan, Omo-Agege, Mark, Ekweremadu, mourn former DSP, Ibrahim Mantu
PRESIDENT of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has described the late former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ibrahim Mantu as a Nigerian who lived a life of service to his people and to the entire nation.
Imposing any form of governance on Afghanistan counterproductive – Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday expressed the belief that imposing any form of governance on Afghanistan would be counterproductive. “We know Afghanistan well, we know how this country is organised and how counterproductive it is to impose any form of governance. “But the Americans tried to create what they consider to be democracy […]
Air Peace commences flight operations to Ibadan, as airline gets royal welcome
Air Peace airline yesterday commenced scheduled flight operations to Ibadan Airport as the airline was received by the Olu Ibadan of Ibadan, His Highness, Oba Saliu Adetunji at the Airport.
Your greed drove Rep Onuigbo out of PDP, Wike fires at national organising sec, Akobundu
The leadership crisis rocking the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, took a new twist yesterday as Gov. Nyesom Wike of River State lambasted the National Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Col. Austin Akobundu (retd), accusing him of destroying the party in Abia because of his selfish interest.
NATO working ’round-the-clock’ to maintain operation of Kabul airport – Stoltenberg
NATO is making every effort to maintain the functioning of the Kabul airport amid ongoing evacuations of the remaining foreign personnel, as well as Afghan aides, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday.
Court orders Police to pay N4m to detained, tortured businessman
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Akwa Ibom state high court sitting in Uyo on Monday ordered the state Police command, commissioner of Police, Andrew Amiengheme and Chief Superintendent of Police, Celestine Umeh to pay the sum of N4million compensation to businessman Clement Etim for being detained and tortured without justification. Etim was arrested, detained and tortured […]
Merkel calls on neighbouring countries, EU to accept Afghan refugees
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has on Tuesday called for considering the possibility of accepting refugees from Afghanistan in neighbouring countries before discussing their placement in the European Union (EU). “Before talking about contingents of refugees in the EU, we should discuss reliable opportunities for refugees in countries neighbouring Afghanistan. READ ALSO: Merkel promises quick financial […]
Devil pushed me to sexually abuse my neighbour’s daughter – Tailor
A 29-year-old tailor, Adebomi Oke has said that the devil pushed him to sexually abuse a four-year-old neighbour’s daughter in Ondo State.
UPDATED: Apprehension as Delta community election ends in fiasco
APPREHENSION, Monday, enveloped the Tuomo community in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State, following the reported kidnap of the Traditional Prime Minister of the community and 25 others by suspected gunmen.
Mantu served Nigeria meritoriously, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed shock over the death of a former Deputy Senate President, Senator (Dr.) Ibrahim Mantu, declaring that he served his country meritoriously.
