Nigeria to host UNWTO Conference in 2022 — Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says Nigeria will host the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Regional Conference in 2022. The minister disclosed this in Sal Island, Cape Verde, after a meeting with the Secretary-General of the UNWTO, Mr Zurab Pololikashvili. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the UNWTO, founded […]
2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Griezmann scores as Bosnia-Herzegovina hold France
France failed to bounce back from their surprise Euro 2020 elimination as they were held to a 1-1 draw in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers by Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday. Les Bleus, who went out in the last 16 of the European Championship after a shock penalty kicks shootout loss to Switzerland, fell behind to Edin […]
Gunmen kill 7, injure others in Kogi community
About seven persons were reportedly killed by gunmen that attacked Bagana community in Omala council area of Kogi State.
Between Ortom and the President
By Ikechukwu Amaechi IN the last couple of weeks, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and President Muhammadu Buhari have been embroiled in a war of words. At issue is the security of lives and property of Nigerians, the primary responsibility of government, and who to blame for the worthlessness of human life in Nigeria today. […]
Domestic violence/abuse: Lagos records over 10,000 cases in 2yrs
Lagos State Government, yesterday, said it recorded a total of 10,007 reported cases of domestic violence, including sexual abuse, perpetrated against adults and children between May 2019 and August 26, 2021.
2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Central Africa Republic, Cape Verde draw in Douala
Central African Republic (CAR) and Cape Verde played to a 1-1 draw in Douala, Cameroon on Wednesday in their first match of the qualifiers to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Central Africans, who were hosting the game in Douala due to the non-approval of the Bangui Stadium, found a tough encounter in their Group […]
