Impose special tax on alcohol, cigarettes, sugar-sweetened beverages to improve primary healthcare – WBG urges FG
Dec. 3, 2021 The World Bank Group (WBG) has called on the Federal Government to impose special taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and sugar-sweetened beverages to improve primary healthcare. “If we…
Taliban releases decree that women must consent to marriage
Dec 3, 2021 Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Friday released a decree on women’s rights which said women should not be considered “property” and must consent to marriage but failed to…
Fake news: NOA trains about 180 persons from MDAs, Others on fact-checking
Dec. 3, 2021 …Targets to train 37,000 Nigerians in all States in the next 5 years The National Orientation Agency (NOA) said on Friday in Abuja that it has trained…
2023: Nigerian youths more interested in following leaders than taking up leadership – APC member
Dec. 3, 2021 A member of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers, Mr Karibi Bobmanuel, says Nigerian youths are more interested in following leaders than taking up leadership. Bobmanuel told…
LASG GOVERNOR CALLS FOR MORAL REVIVAL AMONG CITIZENS TO PROMOTE PEACE, SECURITY
Dec. 3, 2021 The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called for a moral revival among citizens to promote peace and security necessary for the progress and development…
Ghana says 34 samples from returning travellers test positive for Omicron
Dec 3, 2021 Ghana detected the Omicron coronavirus variant in 34 samples from travellers who returned to the country from Nov. 21-25, according to data from the state institute responsible…
Census: NPC says Enumeration Area Demarcation in 772 LGAs almost completed
Dec 3, 2021 …Assures of credible, reliable census Alhaji Isa Kwarra, Executive Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC) says that the Commission has completed Enumeration Areas Demarcation (EAD) in 772 local…
LASPPPA APPREHENDS PHYSICAL PLANNING PERMIT LAW VIOLATORS
Dec. 3, 2021 The Enforcement Team of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has apprehended and handed over two persons to the Nigeria Police for illegally breaking the…
RCCG Parish opens online dating site, connects adults preparing for courtship, marriage
Dec. 3, 2021 … Advises users of the platform to carry out due diligence before connecting with other participants The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), the City of David…
LAGOS SET TO LAUNCH RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CENTRE
Dec. 3, 2021 … Holds Webinar to Commemorate International Restorative Justice Week. The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Justice, is set to launch the ‘Restorative Justice Centre’ as…