Photos: Final evacuation flight brings 308 Nigerians home from South Africa
The Federal Government on Wednesday concluded its evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final repatriation flight carrying 308 returnees.
Ondo govt to distribute 3.3m mosquito nets
No fewer than 3.3 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets are to be distributed free to residents of Ondo State, as part of measures by government to prevent malaria. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mrs Folukemi Aladenola, made the disclosure at a media briefing on insecticide-treated net campaign, on Tuesday in Akure. Aladenola, who said that […]
How military operations is aiding return of economic activities ― N/E women
The North-East Women for Peace and Development has hailed military operations in the region, saying it is boosting economic activities. The group in a press release on Tuesday said that with the pace of military operations, peace and economic development will soon come back to normal. The press release signed by Hajia Amina Adamu said […]
Commercial drivers suspend planned fare hike in Cross River
Unified Commercial Drivers Association (UCDA) in Cross River has suspended its planned fare hike in Calabar. This is contained in a communiqué issued after a stakeholders’ meeting in Calabar on Monday night. The communiqué was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday night. The communiqué was signed by Mr Uqua Edet, […]
Court dissolves 4-year-old marriage over threat to life
An Igando Customary Court, Lagos State on Tuesday dissolved the marriage between a 35-year-old trader, Chioma Izu, and her husband, Nwanze, on grounds of threat to life. In his judgment, the court’s President, Mr Adeniyi Koledoye, said it was proper for both parties to go their separate ways since the marriage has broken down irretrievable. […]
Plea to Release Kanu: Uproar as ACF scribe insists on due process
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo; First Republic Minister of Aviation, Mbazulike Amechi; Leader of Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere , Ayo Adebanjo among others, yesterday, tackled a chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani and the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, for asking the Igbo to allow Nnamdi Kanu to follow the due process of law instead of begging for his unconditional release.
