WHO calls for an end to corporal punishment of kids
Aug. 20, 2025 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it’s time to end corporal punishment of kids as over half of all children under-18 worldwide continue to experience corporal…
Silent killer: NCDC warns AMR might claim 39 million lives by 2050
Aug. 20, 2025 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), says the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) might claim more than 39 million lives by the year…
NCC, NGF partner to accelerate Nigeria’s broadband, safeguarding CNII
Aug. 20, 2025 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) have pledged their commitment to enhancing broadband connectivity and safeguarding critical national information infrastructure (CNII) across…
Katsina Govt. withholds 100 teachers’ salaries over absenteeism
Aug. 20, 2025 The Katsina State Government, has stopped the salaries of 100 teachers, who absconded from their duty posts without any reported reasons. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary…
Insecurity: 61 communities affected, several sacked in Bokkos – Group
Aug. 20, 2025 A group, the Concerned Youths of Bokkos, has said that 61 communities in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau are affected by the security challenges currently…
Political thuggery: Kano govt. to grant amnesty to 718 repentant thugs under “Safe Corridor” initiative
Aug. 20, 2025 The Kano State Government says it will grant amnesty to repentant thugs currently being profiled under its “Safe Corridor” initiative aimed at addressing political thuggery and youth…
Adamawa Govt. reunites 14 rescued trafficked children with parents
Aug. 20, 2025 The Adamawa Government on Wednesday reunited 14 children rescued from a child trafficking syndicate with their parents in Yola. The Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, speaking at…
Nigerian migrant accused of sexually assaulting two women in London hotel shouts at magistrate
A Nigerian migrant has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting two women when he was staying in a migrant hotel in London and he caused a stir when…
Tinubu in Japan, praises Nigeria’s Armed Forces; $5.5bn support coming for Africa
Prime Minister Ishiba announced a collaborative economic framework between Japan and the African Development Bank that will see a maximum of $5.5 billion disbursed to Africa, utilising Japan International Cooperation…
FG removes 5% excise duty to drive growth in telecoms
The 5 percent duty had been a subject of controversy among industry stakeholders including the media and consumer advocacy groups. Reprieve has come the way of telecom consumers and businesses…