Northern Elders to Igbos: You can secede, Nigeria can’t afford another war
The Northern Elders Forum, NEF has said Nigeria cannot afford another civil war Therefore, it is the group’s view that the Igbo ethnic group be […]
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Show us understanding, not pity — Disability Rights Advocate
) A Gender and Disability Rights Advocate, Ms Oluwatomisin Adeyefa on Monday urged Nigerians to show unerstanding rather than pity to persons living with disabilities. […]
USAID partners centre in campaign against GBV
The Nigeria Early Recovery Initiative (NERI), a component of the United States Agency for International Development Office Transition Initiative (USAID/OTI), is collaborating with the Salama […]
Battering: Avoid suitors with traces of violence – lawyer advises ladies
A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr Isaiah Ode, has advised spouses to be highly tolerant and avoid aggression and the resultant wife battering and divorce.“Marriage is for […]
Farmer in police net for allegedly poisoning 9 wells in Yobe
The police in Yobe on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a farmer, Mohammad Mohammad, 25, for allegedly poisoning nine wells in Kasesa village near Damaturu. […]
AUC chairperson urges respect for procedures as Pan-African MPs exchange blows
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has appealed to Members of the Pan-African Parliament to comply with its rules and […]
Violence, manipulations mar APC LG primaries in Lagos
The All Progressives Congress [APC)’s primaries were truncated in many parts of Lagos on Saturday by hoodlums and party officials allegedly favouring particular candidates ahead […]
UN chief calls for safe living environment for children
The Executive Chairman, UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking, Mrs Julie Okah-Donli, has called for a secured learning environment for all children living […]
242 fistula patients treated in Borno – Surgeon
Dr Emmanuel Filibus, Fistula Surgeon and Head of Clinical Services, Maiduguri Specialists Hospital, said a total of 242 fistula patients were treated and attended to at […]
No fewer than 400 people arrested over security threats in Imo, says Uzodimma
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo says no fewer than 400 people who caused mayhem or attacks have been arrested and charged to court. This is […]
170 children in DRC feared missing after volcanic eruption – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Sunday that hundreds of children and families in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) district of Goma were […]
Biden hails Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas
U.S. President Joe Biden has applauded a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and emphasised the U.S. will continue to support […]
Gaza: UN urges immediate end to fighting, says children living in hell
UN Secretary General, António Guterres on Thursday said the past 10 days had witnessed a “dangerous and horrific” surge in deadly violence in the Occupied […]
International Day of Peace: NGO warns against dangerous speech
Centre for Peace Advancement and Socio-Economic Development (CPAED), on Sunday warned against dangerous speech, saying it can tear the country apart. The Coordinator of the […]
UN chief calls on all parties to ‘immediately cease’ fighting in Gaza, Israel
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on Friday issued an urgent appeal for all parties involved the escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian enclave of […]
Actress Gloria Young tasks mothers on girl-child training
Actress Gloria Young, spokesperson for Catholic Women Organisation of Nigeria, Lagos Archdiocese, has called on mothers to train the girl-child to be an asset. at […]
IPOB threat: Ohaneze asks Lagos govt to ignore rumoured attacks
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has advised Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ignore the rumour that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are plotting […]
NMA demands renew efforts to tackle insecurity
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to renew its efforts in addressing security challenge facing the country. The association made the […]
Eid el-Fitr: Tinubu urges Muslims to be better
A National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Chief Bola Tinubu, has urged Muslims to be better and treat one another with greater compassion and understanding […]
Let’s refrain from old habits, become more responsible citizens – Saraki
Immediate past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan […]
“I believe in united Nigeria, not secession” — Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Saturday declared his belief in a united Nigeria and condemned calls for secession by some groups in the country. […]
INEC to create 956 additional polling units in Sokoto State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) plans to create additional 956 polling units in Sokoto State. INEC’s National Commissioner, Mr Festus Okoye, made the disclosure […]
South East attacks: NOA reiterates call for dialogue
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on youths in the country to embrace dialogue and peace and forestall violence ravaging the country. The Director […]
Speaker cautions youths against cultism, violence
The Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Chief Edward Ubosi, has appealed to youths to shun cultism, violence and other vices in order to […]
NGOs call for increased political will to fight VAWG
Two Non-Governmental Organisations, Centre for Family Health Initiative (CFHI) and Girls Power Initiatives (GPI) Nigeria, have called for more political will to help fight Violence […]