40-year-old docked for alleged attempted rape
A 40-year-old man, Musibau Falowo, on Thursday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over an alleged attempted rape. He is standing trial on a one-count charge of attempted rape. The prosecutor, SP Josephine Ikhayere, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on July 5 at about 11:30 a.m. at […]
Expert says electricity subsidy benefits wealthier households than low-income
Mr Ewah Eleri, the Executive Director of International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED), says the current electricity subsidy regime benefits wealthier households than low-income communities. He said this during in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Abuja. He said Federal Government spent more than 10 billion dollars […]
Ebola outbreak has killed 1,521 in Congo
The Congolese Government on Thursday confirmed that 1,521 people have died from Ebola in the latest epidemic that hit the Democratic Republic of Congo. It also said that the number of laboratory-confirmed infections have risen to 3,442. According to official figures, the fatality rate currently stands at 44 per cent, meaning that almost half […]
NUC recognises Jigawa medical university as 70th state-owned institution
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has recognised the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Sciences, Taura as Nigeria’s 70th state-owned university, marking a milestone in efforts to strengthen healthcare education. The recognition also represents the first instance of a state government acquiring an existing private university and converting it into a public institution […]
Mrs. Tinubu seeks Western education for Almajiri children
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater support to ensure that Almajiri and out-of-school children have access to formal education that combines Arabic instruction with Western education. She made the call on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the new Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Yousef bin Mohammed Albalawi, and the […]
FG destroys 2,809 illicit arms, vows tougher action against traffickers
The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,809 illicit, decommissioned and unserviceable small arms and light weapons. It also reaffirmed its resolve to stem the proliferation of illegal weapons fueling insecurity across the country. The destruction, carried out by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) in Abuja, brought […]
Rights Commission received over 1.5m complaints in six months
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received over 1.5 million human rights violations in six months. This is contained in the NHRC dashboard and observatory reports from the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from January to June. A report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that […]
Tinubu salutes Pa Abayomi Oshin at 100
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Thompson Abayomi Oshin, a renowned healthcare professional, educator, and humanitarian, on his 100th birthday on July 30. Dr Oshin, widely regarded as the father of physiotherapy in Nigeria, is a pioneer of physiotherapy in Africa. He is the first head and consultant physiotherapist at the University College Hospital […]
Army deploys GOCs to new divisions, activates three brigades
The Nigerian Army has deployed General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to its newly established divisions and activated three new brigades as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its operational capabilities and enhance national security. The appointments followed President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions to improve […]
Mayorkun reunites with Davido on new song “B4 B4”
Nigerian singer Mayorkun has reunited with Afrobeats superstar Davido on a new song “B4 B4”, ahead of its release on July 31. Mayorkun announced the collaboration in a post on his verified Instagram page on Wednesday. The singer shared a promotional photograph of himself and Davido with the caption: “New Music! This Friday! […]
