Laws underway to make rape a non-bailable offence – Minister
The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, on Wednesday in Abuja, said that plans are underway to make rape a non–bailable offence. Aliyu made this known during the presentation…
#SARSMUSTEND: Nigerian youths have been taken for granted for too long – Gov Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun says Nigerian leaders must ensure a paradigm shift on matters concerning the youths, saying that leaders had always taken the youths for granted in the…
#EndSARS protest: 5 cars destroyed as rival youths group clash in Abuja
Five cars were vandalised in Abuja on Wednesday when rival youth groups clashed over the #EndSARS protests. The Commissioner for Police in the FCT, Mr. Bala Ciroma, who confirmed the…
Court further adjourns trial of ex Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji to Nov. 25
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday further adjourned until Nov. 25 continuation of trial of a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, charged…
Fake certificates: Plateau SUBEB sacks over 100 primary school teachers
The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has sacked 122 primary school teachers discovered to have gained employment with fake certificates. Prof. Mathew Sule, Chairman of the board disclosed…
We’re isolating artisanal miners from illegal foreign miners – Minister
Mr. Olamilekan Adegbite, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development says artisanal miners are not illegal miners. Adegbite made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday…
#EndSARS: The process may take time, I appeal to the youths to remain peaceful – UN Coordinator
The United Nations, UN, Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, has sued for peace amid the agitation and protest by Nigerians demanding an end to police brutality and extortion by…
Pandemic caused 8.8% decline in CO2 emissions – Study
Restrictions linked to the coronavirus pandemic led to an 8.8 per cent worldwide decline in carbon dioxide emissions in the first half of 2020, an Institute said. The Potsdam Institute…
Biggest World War II bomb found in Poland explodes while being defused
The biggest World War II bomb ever found in Poland exploded under water on Tuesday as navy divers tried to defuse it. More than 750 people had been evacuated from…
#SARSMUSTEND: The govt. must go beyond the rhetorics, we need to see actions – Tacha
A former Big Brother Naija housemate, Anita Natacha Akide says the government must go beyond the rhetorics and take steps in tackling issues raised by #SARSMUSTEND protesters in the country. …