70-year-old woman, others arrested as NDLEA seizes 6,586kg narcotics in Edo, Delta, Kano, Yobe
Nov. 28, 2021 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has seized 12,385 kilograms of Loud Cannabis, a strong variant of the illicit weed imported from a neighbouring…
10 of 13 kidnapped Zaria LG staff regain freedom
Nov. 28, 2021 The Police Command in Kaduna has confirmed the release of 10 out of the 13 abducted staff of the Zaria Local Government, Kaduna state. ASP Mohammed Jalige,…
Ending FGM: Traditional cutters now agents of change – UNFPA
Nov. 28, 2021 Dr Omolaso Omosehin, the Regional Head of UN Population Fund (UNFPA), says the UN has raised champions among traditional cutters who have not only become change agents…
Untangling the intricacies of climate diplomacy
Nov. 27, 2021 The climate crisis is one of the biggest challenges the world faces today, its repercussions threaten both the livelihood of people and undermine development. The increase in…
N20,000 paid Jubilee Fellowships for graduates to begin January 2022 – Osinbajo
Nov. 27, 2021 …AfDB $600million Digital & Creativity funding also expected next year As the Federal Government continues building a more resilient and competitive economy, the private sector’s strong partnership…
Appeal Court Upholds Final Forfeiture Order Of Diezani’s $40m Worth Of Jewellery
Nov. 26, 2021 The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the final forfeiture order on the $40 million worth of jewellery seized from the premises of the former…
SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS 40 METRIC TONS GAS PLANT IN IKORODU
Nov. 26, 2021 …Facility to supply 20,000 homes with affordable cooking gas Lagos State records another progress in its plan to cut down the use of dirty fuels responsible for…
Gender based violence is a public health issue: using a health systems approach
Nov. 26, 2021 Providing quality health care services for Gender Based Violence (GBV) survivors is critical in any crisis, whether it be natural disasters, conflicts, disease outbreaks or others, according…
LAGOS PLANS MEGA ARTS EXHIBITION FOR Y2022
Nov. 26, 2021 The Lagos State government says plans are underway to organise a mega Arts and Craft exhibition that will empower and boost youth employment in Y2022. Commissioner for…
Logistical challenges hamper COVID-19 vaccination drives in Africa
Nov 26, 2021 …Only 6.6% of Africa’s population fully vaccinated Many African nations are struggling with the logistics of accelerating their COVID-19 inoculation campaigns as deliveries of vaccines to the…