Catholic church recalls priest suspended for banning Igbo songs
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Martins, has recalled Rev. Father James Anelu, who was suspended for allegedly banning Igbo songs in his parish. The Director of Social Communications, Lagos Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that investigation by the church showed that the information posted […]
IGP mourns DIG Joseph Egbunike
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has mourned Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Joseph Egbunike. The DIG died at about 9pm on March 8, 2022, at the National Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness. This was announced in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday. Egbunike was […]
Banditry: Declare emergency in North-West, Reps urge FG
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government led by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to declare a state of emergency on the security crisis in the North-West. No fewer than 57 members of a vigilante group were feared killed by bandits in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Monday […]
Fuel scarcity: Nigeria now has 1.9bn litres of petrol —Minister
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, on Wednesday, said Nigeria now has 1.9 billion litres of petrol in stock, capable of lasting the country for 32 days. He made this known in Abuja while updating the Federal Executive Council in a session presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The Minister […]
Alleged drug trafficking: 20 lawyers vow to defend Abba Kyari
No fewer than 20 lawyers have indicated interest to defend the suspended DCP Abba Kyari in a suit filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Musa Shafiu, a legal practitioner, told newsmen on Wednesday, on behalf of other lawyers. He said the team is made up of four senior advocates of Nigeria who […]
NANTA’s 46th AGM to feature Durbar festival – President
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), on Wednesday, said its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM), slated to hold in Kano, will feature the Durbar festival, Nigeria’s most spectacular horse parade. Mrs Susan Akporiaye, NANTA’s National President, told the Newsmen, on the sideline of a press briefing held in Lagos, that the festival promises […]
Africa leads in tragic deaths resulting from unsafe abortions – WHO
Most tragic deaths resulting from unsafe abortions take place in lower-income African and Asian countries, the WHO declared on Wednesday. It stated that more than 60 per cent of such deaths occur in Africa, while 30 per cent occur in Asia and among those living in the most vulnerable situations. Unsafe abortions, it stated cause […]
FG restates commitment to demarcate FCT/ Niger, Kaduna, Kogi, Nasarawa boundaries
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to demarcate the boundaries between the FCT and four neighbouring States. Mr Adamu Adaji, Director-General, National Boundary Commission (NBC), made this known in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the Internal Boundary Committee of the Commission chaired by Mr Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works […]
WOMEN, YOUR GENDER IS YOUR STRENGTH IF USED WISELY.
Felix Oluwaseun Agbesanwa. Women are great. They have uncommon attributes that make them excel and unique in their day to day activities. Today, globally, the 8th of March has been set aside to celebrate their strengths and their weaknesses. Treat our women with respect and candour. Give them the opportunity to exhibit their talents. They […]
Envisioning a gender-just world: Save the Children weighs in, urges everyone to make a difference in the lives of tomorrow’s women
As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, Save the Children International (SCI) Nigeria calls upon the national, state and local governments to empower tomorrow’s women by promoting and protecting their rights to quality education, healthy start in life and end all forms of gender-based violence against girls and women in a bid to #BreakTheBias. Save […]