UN Women unveil movie to promote women’s political inclusion
…Says ‘Ibukun and the People’ should encourage women’s inclusion in politics, decision making By Favour Ulebor, Abuja In a bid to promote gender equality and increase women’s inclusion in politics, UN Women on Friday in Abuja screened a new movie, ‘Ibukun and the People’, to strengthen advocacy for the passage of the Special Seats for […]
Police arrest suspects over alleged ritual killings in Enugu
The Police command in Enugu State has confirmed the arrest of suspects linked to two separate murder cases in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area.
Oyo Kidnapping: Gov. Adeleke directs revitalisation of safe school initiative
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has directed immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative, following recent case of kidnapping in schools in Oyo State.
West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation, Man Utd seal third
West Ham’s 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for Premier League survival, while Bruno Fernandes made history in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
87 abducted in Borno, Oyo: Senate vows to fast-track state police
The Senate has condemned in strong terms the abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states within 24 hours, despite the $30 million raised globally in 2014 to secure public and private schools across Nigeria.
Trump warns ‘won’t be anything left’ of Iran unless it agrees to deal
President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran “there won’t be anything left of them” if Tehran does not quickly agree to a peace deal with the United States.
10 active footballers with successful businesses
Modern football is no longer just about what happens on the pitch. The game’s biggest footballers are increasingly building parallel careers as entrepreneurs: investing in brands, startups, real estate, hospitality, and social enterprises while still playing at the highest level.
Tinubu borrowing binge reckless, opaque, economic vandalism — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness at reports that President Bola Tinubu is in discussions with the World Bank for another $1.25 billion loan facility, describing the administration’s appetite for foreign debt “as reckless, opaque and dangerously habitual”.
Fiscal years ‘re defined by law, not calendar — Presidency
The Presidency, through the Budget Office of the Federation Sunday, said it has acknowledged public concerns about the timing of publication for the recent Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports and therefore offers clarification within the constitutional and statutory framework that governs public finance in Nigeria.
Policeman killed in Third Mainland Bridge crash
The incident occurred around the Adekunle axis of the bridge, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.
Smart Adeyemi withdraws from Kogi West Senate race
One of the major contestants to the Kogi West Senatorial seat, Senator Smart Adeyemi, has signified his intention to withdraw from the race citing party’s interest, supremacy and the “overall interest of unity, peace, and victory for our great party.”
