WHWI engages women, youth on governance priorities in Kwara communities
By Nnasom David Women, youth leaders, students, and community stakeholders from over 10 Local Government Areas in Kwara State have identified major development challenges affecting their communities during a Community Accountability Lab (CAL) organised by The Wura Hope Women Initiative (WHWI). The dialogue, held at the International Conference Centre, Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, focused […]
DIG activates violent crime response unit in Kebbi
The Police chief said that his visit to Kebbi and lunch of the violent crime response unit was based on the inspector General of Police directive to show his commitments to reducing crime in the country.
World Cup: Ronaldo scores brace as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six World Cups as the 41-year-old netted twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday.
Rivers Bye-Election: AA candidate Douglas petitions INEC, IGP, rejects result
One of the candidates in the June 20 Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election, Dr. Douglas Fabeke of the Action Alliance (AA), has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Inspector-General of Police over alleged irregularities during the poll.
Elimination of mother-to-child HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis achievable — Soludo’s wife
The Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has called for increased investment and collective action toward eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis in the state, saying the goal is achievable with sustained commitment.
Husband of lynched Kaduna woman alleges DPO sent her back to mob
The husband of Ummulkhairi Muhammad, the woman lynched and burnt by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, has alleged that a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) removed her hijab and sent her back to the crowd shortly before she was killed.
