Bandits kill pregnant woman, police officer; 8 others kidnapped in fresh Kwara attack
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin One pregnant woman and a police officer were shot dead, while eight people were kidnapped in two separate incidents in Kwara state on Tuesday. Though Commissioner of police, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the death of the police officer, Salisu Shamaki, at Agbonran, in Ifelodun local government of the state, in an interview […]
Nigeria must end Female Genital Mutilation – UNICEF, partners
With Nigeria ranking third among countries practising Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, and partners have raised the alarm that despite being outlawed, the practice remains widespread, leaving millions of women and girls with lifelong scars.
5 iPhones that can compete with the best Samsung phones in camera quality
In the world of smartphones, Apple’s iphones and the best of Samsung phones remain the fiercest rivals, especially when it comes to camera technology.
Ned Nwoko is right, Aniomas are Igbos – Delta monarch
The traditional ruler of Idumuje-Unor in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty Obi Charles Chukwunweike Anyasi III, has affirmed that the people of Delta North Senatorial District, popularly called Anioma, are Igbos.
UNICEF urges collective action to end female genital mutilation
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent collective action to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, describing it as a grave violation of the rights of women and girls.
NGO calls for continual protection of Nigeria’s last 100 Cross River gorillas
Wildlife conservation NGO Wild Africa honours World Gorilla Day by urging all Nigerians, from policymakers to local communities, to protect the country’s last 100 Cross River gorillas collectively by supporting ongoing efforts to safeguard their populations and habitat, as well as reducing demand for commercial bushmeat that threatens them.
Inside Barcelona’s Camp Nou chaos: What is happening and why?
November 2024 was supposed to be the grand reopening of a rebuilt and resplendent Camp Nou for Barcelona’s 125th anniversary, but 10 months later the stadium is still shuttered amid reconstruction chaos.
Trump is Islamophobic, says London mayor over Sharia law claim
Before Trump’s first state visit in 2019, Khan likened Trump to “European dictators of the 1930s and 40s”.
Russia plans tax increase to finance war on Ukraine
The Finance Ministry said a lower 10 per cent VAT rate on food, medicines and children’s goods would remain unchanged.
Reps vow accountability, strong oversight of Naira-for-Crude Policy
The House of Representatives has pledged to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective implementation of the Federal Government’s Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy.
2027: ADC one-term prophecy laughable – APC
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the statement by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, that President Bola Tinubu will be a one-term President as ide talk and laughable.
