20th NSF: Organisers say Sports fans can’t watch events live, call for quick release of funds
Sports fans hoping to watch live games of the rescheduled 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) will not have the opportunity to do so, the organisers announced on Monday. Philip Shaibu,…
KNSG lied about security rescuing abducted airport staff – Activist alleges
An activist, Comr. Steven Kefas has alleged that the Kaduna state government lied about the rescue of 10 abductees from the Staff quarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria,…
20th NSF: Gov. Obaseki to receive torch of unity April 3 as State reconstitutes LOC’s sub-committees
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo will on April 3 receive the torch of unity of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo 2020”, an official said on Monday. Philip…
A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers
A long white shawl on her head, Rani Khan gives daily Koran lessons at Pakistan’s first transgender-only madrasa, or Islamic religious school, which she set up herself using her life…
Police nabs two for killing mother, 4-year old son in Ogun
The police in Ogun State have arrested two suspects for allegedly killing a housewife and her four-year-old son. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in…
WWD: 86% of Nigerians lack access to safely managed drinking water source – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF says over 86 per cent of Nigerians lack access to a safely managed drinking water source. UNICEF in a statement to commemorate the 2021…
$1.5bn refinery rehabilitation: Nigerians should hold me, Govt accountable for every dollar spent – Sylva
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has promised to ensure that every dollar and cent of the $1.5 billion proposed for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt…
COVID-19 Vaccination: NACA to ensure priority for HIV/AIDS patients
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) says it is working to ensure that all patients of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are given priority in the ongoing…
26.5m Nigerian children experiencing high water vulnerability – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF says no fewer than 26.5 million Nigerian Children do not have enough water to meet their daily needs and are experiencing high or extremely…
Banditry: Matawalle swears an oath of innocence, dares cabinet members, Zamfara residents to do same
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has sworn with the Holy Quran that he has no connection with bandits disturbing the peace in the state. He also challenged residents of the…