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Rape: Lack of prosecution hampering fight – UN
The Spotlight Initiative, in partnership with the United Nations (UN), has identified the lack of prosecution of rape perpetrators in…
7-month-old marriage dissolved over refusal to abort pregnancy
A Sharia court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna on Monday dissolved a seven-month-old union between one Binta Abdullahi and Isyaku Abdullahi…
2.3bn people overweight, 150m children stunted globally – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 2.3 billion children and adults are overweight, while more than 150 million…
Customs seizes 28,180 bags of rice in 11 months
The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has intercepted 62 fairly-used vehicles, 28,180 bags of imported…
Arms deal: Army general in police net
The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Ene Okon, said on Monday that the command arrested five persons in the…
NYSC offers free medical treatment to Kano community
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has offered free medical treatment for the residents of Kurugu village, in Karaye Local…
FCT Minister of State congratulates with Buhari @77
Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has facilitated with President Muhammadu Buhari as he…
Ogun assembly screens 17 commissioner-nominees
The Ogun House of Assembly on Monday screened 17 commissioner-nominees out of 18 sent before it for confirmation by Gov.…
Buhari, Osinbajo celebrate Ajimobi at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have spoken glowingly of the former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi,…
Seinye Briggs supports January date for husband’s burial
The controversy surrounding the burial of a prominent Kalabari son, High Chief Olu Lulu-Briggs, seems to have neared its end…
15 Nigerian celebrities who are single parents
Whether they're single moms by choice, divorce, a heartbreaking loss or relationships that just didn’t work out, these famous single…
Ministry, RIFAN collaborate to boost rice production
Ministry of Water Resources and Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), on Friday, signed an MoU for proper utilisation of…
Buhari condemns execution of Aid Workers in Borno
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the alleged execution of four aid workers by terrorists in North-eastern Nigeria.
Jonathan congratulates Nnia Nwodo at 67
Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo on the occasion of…
AfDB, international organisations to assist developing countries against extreme weather
The African Development Bank has joined forces with 11 other international organizations to assist developing countries to build resilience against…