First Lady to World Bank: Investing in early childhood development critical to sharpening children’s focus
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday told a World Bank team that investing in early childhood development is critical not only to improve growth opportunities for children but also to shape and sharpen their focus. Senator Tinubu, in an engagement with the World Bank delegation at […]
Terrorism: Man arrested by DSS bags 20-year jail term for shielding notorious bandit
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, sentenced one Muhammad Sani to twenty years imprisonment for conspiring to conceal information about an alleged notorious bandit, Danranmi, which led to his escape. Sani, of Nabi Village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, was convicted on Count One and Count Two of a four-count […]
‘There’s interest in him’ — Alonso confirms Garnacho to leave Chelsea
Speaking at his first press conference as Chelsea boss, Alonso admitted Garnacho is attracting interest from elsewhere and expressed hope that a deal would soon be reached.
Makinde promises uninterrupted education for rescued Oriire pupils
The governor thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the operation and commended the leadership of the military and other security agencies for their commitment throughout the rescue mission.
FHA expands Festac road reconstruction, residents hail progress
Drainage construction and resurfacing are also ongoing on sections of 7th Avenue and Agboju Market Road to improve stormwater management and traffic movement.
ASITU describes Muslim-Muslim ticket as unfair, calls for religious inclusiveness
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the prospect of retaining a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, describing the arrangement as unfair and inconsistent with Nigeria’s religious diversity. In a statement, the National President of ASITU, Chief Emeka Diwe, said another Muslim-Muslim ticket would […]
