The COVID-19 has pushed back global gender parity by a generation, according to a report published Wednesday by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF estimates the time it will take to close the global gender gap has increased by…
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has assured that the killers of Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Ngugban would be arrested and prosecuted. Ortom made the promise in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Terver Akase on Wednesday in Makurdi. Ngugban,…
A 20-year-old teenager, Ibrahim Adeyemi, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly being in possession of firearms. Adeyemi, whose residential address was not provided, is being charged for unlawful possession of firearms. The defendant, however, pleaded…
The Federal Government has declared Friday April 2 and Monday April 5, as Public Holidays to mark 2021 Easter Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, announced this in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations in…
The Zamfara State Sexual Assault Referral Center has recorded 209 sexual assault cases in the last two years, its Coordinator, Ahmad Shehu, has said. Shehu made the disclosure in Gusau on Tuesday when he received officials of the State Technical…
Olori Hadiza Yakasai Elegushi, the second wife of Lagos rich and stylish king, Oba Ademola Saheed Elegushi, Kusenla III, the Elegushi of Ikateland is in the news for rocking an expensive clutch purse. Olori Hadiza recently stepped out looking all…
The Ekiti State Government on Tuesday warned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse to forestall incidence of flooding as the rainy fully sets in. Mrs Iyabo Fakunle Okieimen, the state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, said this while briefing…
Popular Nigerian artiste, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo , popularly called D’banj, has rewarded five young talented Nigerians with one million naira each to develop themselves. The reward came through the CREAM Platform, Nigeria’s premiere creative reward platform founded by D’banj and…
The Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, says his administration will give necessary support and impetus to enhance education sector in the state. Bagudu said this would boost the literacy level in the state. The governor made the promise when he…
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) says it has vaccinated 2,200 of its staff since it commenced COVID-19 vaccination on Mach 23. Prof. Darlington Obaseki, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, disclosed this on Tuesday in Benin,…
