Judge’s absence stalls Fayose’s trial
The alleged money laundering trial of a former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, could not proceed on Thursday before the Federal High Court in Lagos, as the court did not sit. The trial Judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, was said to be on an official assignment. The case has been adjourned until July 1 for […]
Foundation wants female role models to encourage young girls in STEM
Child and Youth Protection Foundation (CYPF) has urged female role models to encourage young girls to develop an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The National Coordinator CYPF, Mr Kolawole Olatosimi, advised in Abuja on Thursday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the commemoration of the 2024 International […]
FAAN initiates probe to ascertain cause of fire at Lagos airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has initiated an investigation into the cause of a fire incident that occurred on Thursday at the E54 bridge of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah, said this in a statement. According to her, efforts to […]
Man bags 22 months for theft of N1.9m property
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced a 30-year-old man, Caleb Aaron, to 22 months imprisonment for stealing property worth N1.9 million The defendant, who resides in Mahuta in Kaduna, was tried on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and theft. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, summarily tried and sentenced the convict after he pleaded […]
We pay over 500 retirees in Nigerian universities every month, says NUPEMCO
The Nigerian Universities Pension Management Company (NUPEMCO) says it has no fewer than 500 retirees on its payroll who receive monthly pension. Mrs Oluwakemi Ugwu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NUPEMCO, said this on Thursday in Abuja when she received a delegation from XEM Consulting Limited, a subsidiary of XEM Group, organisers of the […]
Have children lost their innocence?: Bullying and its long-lasting effects
By Dr Claire P. Ayelotan On this day, April 24th, I came across a media report from The Guardian Nigeria about a student named Namtira Bwala, who her classmates bullied at Lead British International School in Abuja. The report included a link to a viral video showing Bwala being repeatedly slapped by her peers, who […]
NCC recognises Soyinka as first Copyright Change Champion
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has recognised Nigeria’s Nobel laureate in Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka, as the commission’s first Copyright Change Champion. NCC Director-General (DG), Dr John Asein, made the declaration at the 2024 World Book and Copyright Day celebration in Ibadan on Tuesday. The News Agency Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the day is […]
Group tackles Northern elders, Marafa over ‘blind’ opposition to Tinubu’s govt
A group, the Core Northern Professionals Forum, has advised the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) to stop its unwarranted opposition against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Forum also advised a former member of the National Assembly, Sen. Kabir Marafa to appreciate the changes brought about by the administration and stop engaging in retrogressive politics. […]
UNFPA Executive Director restates importance of census to Nigeria
The Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Natalia Kanem, has reiterated the importance of conducting the Population and Housing Census. She made the emphasis on Tuesday in Abuja, during a meeting with the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Kwarra. Kanem is visiting Nigeria for the regional inauguration of the 2024 […]
Tinubu committed to improving quality of life of Nigerians, Shettima declares Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the determination of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration to improve the quality of life of Nigerians. He said this on Tuesday in Abuja when a delegation from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) led by its Executive Director, […]
