Lagos Socialite Rescued After Attempting Suicide At Third Mainland Bridge
August 18, 2023 A Lagos socialite, Mrs Farida Sobowale, was rescued by passersby at the extension of the Third Mainland Bridge as she attempted to plunge to her death in…
Alleged corruption: Group wants EFCC to hasten probe of Timipre Sylva
The Centre for Human Rights and Socio-Economic Justice has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to speed up investigations of its petition, requesting probe of Mr…
Niger: War is inevitable if diplomacy fails – ECOWAS military chiefs
West African military chiefs held a second day of talks in Ghana on Friday, preparing for a possible armed intervention in Niger after a coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum….
Women group commends Akpabio over Senate’s role in stemming NLC, TUC, NARD strikes
Women group in the Niger Delta region has commended the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Senate on its role in trade disputes between the Federal…
Gov Otti Lauds Joseph and Sinach Foundation for Free Medical Outreach
The Governor of Abia State, Mr. Alex Otti, has applauded the free medical outreach organised by Joseph and Sinach Foundation in collaboration with Emzol Pharmaceutical services at the College…
UN rights chief says Niger president treason case has ‘no legal basis’
August 18, 2023 The UN human rights head said on Friday that there was no legal foundation for Niger’s military junta to prosecute deposed president Mohamed Bazoum for high treason,…
Palliative measures diversionary, dollarisation of the economy should be addressed – Falana
August 18, 2023 Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has argued that the palliative measures put in place by the Federal Government are diversionary. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria was commenting…
Man arrested over alleged murder of stepson in Jigawa
Aug. 18, 2023 The Police in Jigawa have arrested a 50-year-old man for alleged murder of his four-year-old stepson in Roni Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesman in…
NADDC inaugurates solar powered electric vehicle charging station in UNN
Aug. 18, 2023 The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has inaugurated a 100 per cent Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle(EV) Charging Station at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). The…
Chess-World chess federation bars transgender players from women’s events
August 18, 2023 The International Chess Federation (FIDE) said it has banned transgender women from competing in its official women’s events while it conducts a “thorough analysis” of developments, a…