Nine in 10 schools in Nigeria lack hand-washing facility for children – Report
Oct. 15, 2021 The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says nine out of 10 schools in Nigeria have no place for children to wash their hands. This, according to the international…
Air Peace receives second safety performance award in 3 months
Oct. 15, 2021 The West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has been recognised with the Distinguished Safety Performance Award by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The…
Tunde Bakare Meets With President Buhari Behind Closed Doors
October 15, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received in audience the founder of the Citadel Global Community Church (formerly Latter Rain Assembly), Pastor Tunde Bakare, behind closed doors at…
WHO to send in experts to prevent sexual abuse after Congo scandal – Diplomats
Oct 15, 2021 The World Health Organization has pledged to deploy experts on preventing sexual exploitation in 10 field operations following a major scandal in Democratic Republic of Congo where…
FG to begin disbursement of N30bn revitilisation fund to Universities soon
Oct. 15, 2021 The Federal Government says it will commence the disbursement of the N30 billion revitalisation fund to public universities soon. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris…
How the illicit copper trade is sapping South Africa
Oct 15, 2021 South Africa’s economic woes are being compounded by the theft of massive amounts of copper from state firms Eskom and Transnet, much of which is smuggled overseas,…
Edith Udeagu bows out of office, Eyitayo Iyortim resumes position as interim COO, Head of the NiRA Secretariat
Oct. 15, 2021 The Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced the resumption of Mrs. Eyitayo Iyortim, the immediate past Chief Operating Officer (COO), as Interim COO and Head of…
Court grants EFCC’s motion to discontinue case against Kogi Govt
Oct. 15, 2021 A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, granted a motion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking to discontinue a suit against the Kogi…
It’s okay to be different, it can bring you unexpected success – World’s tallest woman
Oct. 15, 2021 At 2 metres 15 centimetres (7 feet, 0.7 inches) tall, Rumeysa Gelgi has always stood out. Now officially recognised as the world’s tallest woman, she wants to…
Zamfara PDP raises alarm, says APC threatening to stop party from opening its secretariat
Oct. 15, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara has accused the state government and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of threatening to stop them from opening the…