Government receives 108 Nigerians stranded in Niger
The Federal Government has received 108 irregular Nigerian migrants stranded in Niger Republic. This is contained in a statement by Mr Alexander Oturu, Southwest Zonal Coordinator, National Commission For Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) on Tuesday in Abuja. The commission said the Nigerians include 32 males, 29 females, 44 children and three infants. […]
Zamfara cautions against inciting statements
The Zamfara State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Alhaji Mannir Haidara, has cautioned against moves by some politicians to tarnish the image of Gov. Dauda Lawal and his administration. In a statement in Gusau on Monday, the commissioner condemned the recent statements tarnishing the image of Governor Lawal’s administration, alleging that the statements were […]
Over consumption of salt: Time to act is now
By Olukemi Bukola Odele Nigeria records an estimated daily salt consumption reaching up to 5.8grams per day, dangerously exceeding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended limit of 2 grams of sodium per day or less than 5 grams of salt per day, which is equivalent to just one teaspoon of salt daily. […]
EVELYN JOSHUA TASKS AFRICAN LEADERS ON REPOSITIONING, DIGNITY OF THE CONTINENT
By DARE ADEJUMO Senior Pastor and Leader of The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) Pastor Evelyn Joshua has charged African leaders to work together in Unity of purpose and reposition themselves in order to realise the full potentials and dignity of the Continent. Mrs. Evelyn Joshua Evelyn Joshua made this […]
Ukraine repels drone attack on Odessa
Ukraine said on Monday that it had repelled a major Russian drone attack on the Black Sea region of Odessa overnight. The air defence of the southern Ukrainian region shot down nine drones, military governor Oleh Kiper wrote on Telegram. In the harbour area, falling debris damaged the roof of a building and caused […]
The Ondo Kingdom: A Mosaic of History, Culture, Achievements, and Virtues
By Toyin Falola This November is a moment of glory for the Ondo Kingdom and its King, Oba Dr. Adesimbo Kiladejo, OFR, as he turns 70. November also marks his 17th installation ceremony as the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of the Ondo Kingdom. It is a great honour for His Imperial Majesty to have invited […]
NIGERIAN TEACHERS: FROM BOOKS TO BROKE
By Toyin Falola I was at the University of Ilorin when the announcement was made that the Tinubu-led federal government would pay four of the eight months’ salaries when ASUU went on strike. I must confess that many people were happy, saying that they were heavily indebted and owed their Cooperative Societies loans and, […]
Health Ministry, CAPPA hold conference on SSB tax
A one-day National Conference on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax is to hold on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. It is being organized by the Federal Ministry of Health and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). The conference with the theme “Towards Sustainable Pathway for Pro-Health Tax in Nigeria” is to hold at the Reiz […]
Policewoman asks court to dissolve marriage over domestic violence
A Policewoman, Angela Adams on Tuesday asked a Customary Court sitting in Jikwoyi, FCT, to dissolve the marriage between her and her husband, Titus, over alleged domestic violence. She said this in a divorce petition filed against her husband in court. “My husband always beats me whenever we have a little misunderstanding. He beats me […]
Spain, Israel differ over criticism of Gaza offensive
Criticism of Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip by members of Spain’s left-wing government has sparked tensions between the two countries. Madrid rejected as “untruths” accusations by the Israeli embassy that some members of the Spanish government had sided with terrorism by making “shameful statements.” “The Spanish government categorically rejects the untruths […]
