WPFD 2023: IPC laments increasing attacks on journalists, to establish centre on safety, protection
May 4, 2023 The International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos has announced that it is establishing a Centre on the Safety and Protection of Journalists (CSFPJ) as part of activities…
FG approves N180m for PSTT to fight corruption at Nigerian seaports
May 4, 2023 The Federal Ministry of Transportation says N180 million has been approved for Port Standing Task Team (PSTT) to fight corruption and prevent other maritime crimes across the…
Demand for Passports by Nigerians has skyrocketed in the past three years, 1.9m produced in 2022 – FG
May 4, 2023 The Federal Government says in spite the challenges we faced in 2022 alone, we produced 1.9 million Passports, against the 1 million produced in 2021, which is…
Cooperation between Egypt, Nigeria eased evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan – Envoy
May 4, 2023 Cooperation between Egyptian and Nigerian authorities was instrumental to the ease with which Nigerians stranded in war-torn Sudan were evacuated to Nigeria. Speaking with NAN on Wednesday…
Nasarawa Govt to sack Judges without Law degree
May 4, 2023 The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has advised Area Court Judges without Law degrees to obtain the requisite qualification within 10 years of employment or risk expulsion…
NIS rescues 18 victims of human trafficking in Kano
May 4, 2023 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has rescued 18 suspected victims of human trafficking in Kano metropolis. The NIS Assistant Comptroller in the state, A T Yayaji, confirmed…
We’ll stop accrediting TVET institutions without skill acquisition centre – NBTE
May 4, 2023 The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) will stop accreditation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions with no skill acquisition centre, its Executive Secretary,…
Nigerian hijab-wearing chef seeks to break stereotypes about Muslim women
May 4, 2023 Sherifah Yunus Olokodana looks like any Muslim woman with a veil that only exposes her eyes, but the entrepreneur who has carved a niche as a chef…
South Africans call for UK to return diamonds set in crown jewels
May 4, 2023 Some South Africans are calling for Britain to return the world’s largest diamond, known as the Star of Africa, which is set in the royal sceptre that…
Kenyan cult leader to remain in prison after more than 100 followers die
May 4, 2023 A Kenyan cult leader accused of ordering his followers to starve themselves to death will be detained by police until a hearing on Friday, a court ruled…