Author: Jennifer Okundia
Introduction Of Sex Education Will Reduce Rape
Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), says introduction of sex education into school curriculum could reduce…
Yobe Govt Provides 2,500 Hectares Of Land To FG
Yobe government has provided 2,500 hectares of land to the Federal Government for the establishment of grazing reserves and development…
Increase In Females Abusing Drugs In Yobe, Worrisome – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Yobe has described as ‘worrisome’ increase in number of females abusing drugs…
Enugu Police Urge Residents To Maintain Existing Peace
The Police in Enugu State, have urged the residents to maintain the existing peace by shunning rumours and other acts…
Varsity Dismisses Lecturer For Altering Results
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, said it had dismissed a lecturer (names withheld), for altering students’ results.
NDLEA Seeks Association’s Collaboration In Fighting Drugs Abuse
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday called on the Nigerian Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers…
Katsina State Targets 2m Children For Polio Immunisation
The Katsina State Government says it will immunise no fewer than two million children during the next round of Immunisation…
Movie Producer Urges Parents To Raise Children Properly
A movie producer and actress, Mrs Josephine Abraham, has urged parents to raise their children with the best moral values…
Windstorm Destroys Houses In Jigawa
Windstorm has destroyed 91 houses in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa, an official of the Council said.
Wonder Woman Breaks Record
DC Comics Superhero film Wonder Woman is now The Highest Grossing Live-Action Film By A Female Director.
Catholic Bishop Advises Nigerians To Live As One Family
The Catholic Bishop of Minna Diocese, Bishop Martin Uzoukwu, has emphasised the need for Nigerians to live as family and…
INEC Moves To Create Additional Centres In Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State says efforts are being made to create additional centres for Continuous…
Muslims Urged To Sustain Good Acts After Ramadan
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has urged Muslims to sustain their good acts and behaviour beyond the one-month period…
Public Urged To Comply With Safety Rules
The Fire Service in Niger has called on the public to adhere strictly to fire safety precautions to avoid outbreak…
Eid-el fitr: Police Deploy 2,900 Personnel In Plateau
The police command in Plateau deployed 2,900 officers and men to ensure hitch-free Eid-el fitr celebration.
NGO Urges FRSC To Partner Psychiatric Organisations
Mr Ameh Zion, the President of Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI), an NGO, has called on Federal Road Safety Commission…
Revenue Board Seals NDDC’s Office In Yenagoa
The Bayelsa Board of Internal Revenue (BIR), on Friday sealed off the Bayelsa office of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC),…
U.S. Student’s Death A ‘mystery’ – North Korea
North Korea said on Friday the death of U.S. university student Otto Warmbier soon after his return home was a…
UN Launches Inquiry Into Congo Atrocities
The UN Human Rights Council launched an international investigation on Friday into killings and other atrocities in the Kasai region…
London Tower Blaze Began In Hotpoint Fridge Freezer – Police
Police said on Friday that the fire that engulfed a London tower block killing at least 79 people started in…
Plateau Organises Empowerment Programme For 2,000 Widows
The Plateau government is organising an empowerment programme for 2,000 widows as part of activities to mark this year’s International…
99% Packaging Materials Are Locally Sourced – Nigerian Breweries
As part of efforts for sustainable development in the manufacturing sector, the Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc, says it sources 99…
Eid-el-fitr: FRSC Deploys 150 Personnel In Bauchi
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bauchi state command, says it will deploy over 150 of its officer to ensure…
Eld-el-Fitri: FRSC Begins 7 Days Special Patrol
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has begun Eid-el-Fitri Special patrol to check gridlock on the roads in…
South Sudan Leaders Warned To End Civil War
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says South Sudan’s leaders must end the civil war that has killed tens of thousands and…
Attackers Kill 3 In Kenya’s Bank
Police said attackers shot and killed three people in a raid on a commercial bank in northeast Kenya on Friday.
Judge Wants Actions Intensified To End Child Marriage
Justice Kazeem Alogba of the Lagos State High Court on Thursday called for intensified actions to end child marriage and…
I Am Done With Tonto Dikeh- Estranged Husband
Over the weekend release of text messages, Nollywood actress and his estranged wife, Tonto Dikeh reportedly sent his mum and…
Video: Nkem Owoh Weighs In On Igbos Demanding Biafra
Nigerian actor, Nkem Owoh popularly known as Osuofia, has weighed in on the agitations of the Igbos, saying if Nigeria…
Ireti Doyle Opens Up On Getting Pregnant At 17
Veteran Nollywood actress, Iretiola Doyle has opened up on some aspects of her teenage years. Speaking recently at Harvesters International…