By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says 85 per cent of Nigerian children between the ages of 1 and 14 experience violent discipline in schools, with nearly 1 in 3 children experiencing severe physical punishment. UNICEF Chief of Education, Saadhna Panday-Soobrayan, disclosed this in...
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The Federal Government has disbursed a one-off grant of N20,000 to 2,900 poor and vulnerable persons in the Federal Capital Territory. Addressing journalists after the flag-off ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, said the Vulnerable Group Programme is an...
The remains of a former Nigerian diplomat, Amb. Eloho Otobo, has been laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Westchester, New York, U.S. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that dignitaries from Nigeria and the U.S. were on ground to pay their last respect to the late...
Nigerians on Friday started a challenge called the #BishopChallenge to mock the APC over claims they hired fake clerics to dress in religious regalia at the unveiling of the party’s Vice Presidential candidate. On Wednesday, July 20, Nigerians expressed outrage when photos of the “clerics” at the APC event were...
Nigerian super stars, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, Tiwa Savage and Austin ‘Jayjay’ Okocha were among the leading Africans in sport and music to feature at the 2022 CAF Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trio joined eminent sports personalities and dignitaries in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday...
Nigerian singer, Simisola Ogunleye, also known as Simi has became the first female artiste to reach 100 million streams on Boomplay. Boomplay, which is one of Nigeria’s leading music streaming platforms made the announcement across their social media platforms on Saturday to celebrate the monumental achievement. Tosin Sorinola, Boomplay’s...
This piece stemmed from the content of conversations held, and recommendations made during the recently celebrated International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, marked on 26 June every year to among other aims strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, on Saturday commissioned the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Guest House in Sokoto State. Bishop Kukah, while commissioning the CAN Guest House, admonished Christians in the state to note that despite owning the place,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has made a passionate appeal to Nigerians to be tolerant of one another and embrace peace for the general good of the society. The president’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement in Abuja, said Buhari made the appeal after visiting...
Top boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed on personal terms ahead of their heavyweight title rematch to take place on August 20 in Saudi Arabia. The Ukrainian defeated Joshua by unanimous decision back in September, and the two have been in talks over a rematch ever since...
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, says money cannot buy Nigeria’s president. Kalu, in a statement he issued on Thursday in Abuja, said that it was only cohesion and consensus among the regions that could produce a president. According to him, if you throw in money,...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a 32-year-old businessman, identified as Obinna Igbo, for allegedly importing fake malaria drug, Amanta Forte. NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on...
The Nigerian Biker, Kunle Adeyanju, who embarked on an adventurous trip from London to Lagos for charity, arrived Lagos on Sunday afternoon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeyanju spoke about his adventure at a reception organised in his honour by the Ikeja Rotary Club District 9110....
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has won the Italian Serie A Most Valuable Player (MVP) for U-23 footballers. The Napoli hitman beat Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and AC Milan’s Rafael Leao to the prize which was announced on Friday evening. “Goals, goals, goals. A young striker with the experience of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Head of Mission of the Multinational Joint Task Force(MNJTF), Ambassador Mamman Nuhu has commended troops of the MNJTF for their efforts in the ongoing Operation LAKE SANITY, urging them to sustain the onslaughts against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. Amb. Nuhu, who is...
Arsenal are reportedly in pole position in the race to prise Victor Osimhen away from Napoli in the summer. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Italy following another productive season in front of goal. Despite spending almost two months on the sidelines with a...
The United States has approved the sale of military equipment to Nigeria worth $997 million after US lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which announced the sale of the helicopters and related defence systems to the Nigerian military on Thursday, said the weapons...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Popular music star, Oluwatosin Ajibada, AKA Mr Eazi, has revealed why he chose Rwanda as his next investment destination for his businesses. According to Mr. Eazi, Rwanda is fast turning into a preferred location for technology and innovation through a combination of visionary leadership...
A 23-year-old Nigerian lady, Damilola Grace Olakanmi, who was studying law in the UK died after eating a sweet made with cannabis. Evening Standard reports that the lady bought the gummies through an online messaging app and they were delivered to her house. After consuming the deliveries, she and her...
Veteran Nigerian Juju musician, Dayo Kujore has died. The singer died at the age of 63, according to the Punch. Kujore who was among the pioneers of the Nigerian styled musical art form is said to have died on Monday, according to his daughter, Dayo Kujore. Circumstances...