Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Benue women educated on HIV/AIDS
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, says it has educated and empowered no fewer than 250 women on reproductive health,…
Air force calls for increased security consciousness among youths
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called for increased security consciousness among Nigerian youths in order to engender a flawless…
Zimbabwe solicits $122m to clear land mines
Zimbabwe says on Friday it is seeking 122 million dollars to clear all anti-personnel mines that were planted by Rhodesian…
Kenya, EU partner to improve access to justice
Kenya on Friday launched a programme aimed at improving access to justice in the country, especially in historically marginalised communities.
Trump-Kim talks welcomed by World leaders
World leaders welcomed prospects for possible thaw in the long standoff over North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme on Friday after…
Dasukigate: Dokpesi received N2.1bn for rendering zero services – witness tells court
Mr Abubakar Madaki, a prosecution witness in the on-going trial of former Chairman, DAAR Communications Plc, Mr Raymond Dokpesi, told…
2018 UTME: JAMB optimistic of hitch-free exercise
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it is optimistic that the conduct of its 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
Use cotton, linen clothes during hot weather – Medical practitioner recommends
Dr Arikawe Adeolu, a medical practitioner, Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, on Friday, recommended cotton and linen clothing during hot…
APC Senator criticizes law on lack of commercialization of indigenous products
Senator Osita Izunaso, the National Organising Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on Friday criticised the laws of the…
UEFA: Spurs must learn winning habit from Juventus – Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino says his Tottenham Hotspur team must learn the art of a “winning habit” from Juventus as they aim…
Manchester City in fitness race ahead of Stoke City trip
Manchester City’s Fernandinho, Raheem Sterling and Fabian Delph are recovering well from their injuries and face fitness tests, manager Pep…
PDP defeat assured with my candidature – Ojudu
Sen. Babafemi Ojudu says his choice as the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the Ekiti governorship election, will…
JAMB seeks media support to promote transparency ahead of 2018 UTME
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called for media support to ensure transparency in the conduct of 2018…
PDP chairman charges women to fight for political offices
The National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Uche Secondus, on Thursday urged women in the country to vie for…
2018 Russian elections: Over 60% of Russians in favour of Putin – polls
More than 60 per cent of Russians would back incumbent President Vladimir Putin, who is seeking re-election, if they go…
Australian States, churches to start paying child sex abuse victims
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday asked states and territories, as well as churches, charities and other institutions to…
Enugu Police investigate murder of betting shop owner
The Command Police in Enugu State has commenced investigation into the alleged gruesome murder of a betting shop owner, Ifeanyi…
North Korea: Trump-Kim meeting increases Japan fears of being sidelined
U.S. President Donald Trump’s agreement to meet North Korea’s leader looked likely to fan Japanese angst over being sidelined, although…
Federal Govt. distributes relief materials to IDPs in Zamfara
The Federal Government has distributed relief materials and empowerment items to the victims of insurgency in Zamfara.
International Women’s Day: UNHCR reaffirms pledge to fight sexual exploitation
Mr Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has affirmed the commitment of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to…
Senate committee urges regulatory agencies to check rice smuggling
The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has called on relevant agencies of the government to…
United States commends AU on Africa’s integration
The U.S. has lauded the African Union Commission for its efforts at Africa’s integration, describing it as “a force for…
International Women’s Day: Female Lawyers, NGO advocate women equality
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), an NGO, have called on Nigerians to…
SDGs office issues threat to 4 defaulting states over ITC training failure
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has threatened to sanction four…
N26m fraud: I was not sent to spy on Ex-Minister, witness tells court
Mr Victor Ehiabhi, the first prosecution witness in the on-going trial of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Thursday told…
Election Results not ready – Sierra Leone NEC
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Serial Leone, said results of Wednesday general elections, especially presidential, would not be announced…
Union, Trump’s resolve ‘shithole’ remark on Africa
The African Union (AU) says the ‘shithole’ remarks allegedly made against African countries by U.S. President Donald Trump, has been…
Meningitis: Jigawa local council debunk claims of 40 deaths from disease
Alhaji Ismail ChiKwekwewa, the Chairman, Taura Local Government Council, Jigawa, says the council is tackling the outbreak of Cerebrum Spinal…
Sen. Udoma urges Ministry’s board members to familiarise with ERGP
Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, Minister of Budget and National Planning, has urged board members of agencies under the ministry to…
NUPENG officers given 21 days notice to hold fresh elections
The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has issued a…