Enugu Lawyers Protest Prolonged Virtual Court Hearings, Demand Return to Physical Proceedings
Enugu Lawyers Protest Prolonged Virtual Court Hearings, Demand Return to Physical Proceedings Lawyers in Enugu North District of Enugu State on Tuesday staged a protest against the continued use of virtual court proceedings by judges in the area, demanding an…
Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa
At least five Mozambican nationals have been killed in “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa over the weekend, the Mozambican government said, marking the first deaths officially linked to country-wide protests against undocumented immigration. About 800 Mozambicans got caught up in…
Nigerian scholar bags 10 honours at U.S. varsity for health communication research
A Nigerian health communication scholar, Abdulmalik Lawal, has graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, United States of America, earning 10 major academic honours for research, science communication, and public health scholarship. Lawal completed a Master of Arts in Media…
Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind Beauty and the Beast, dies aged 75
He died Tuesday evening surrounded by family and loved ones, his family said in a statement. A cause of death has not been released publicly, but Bryson suffered a stroke over the weekend and had been receiving medical care. The…
NGO enrols 2,015 out-of-school children
A non-governmental organisation, Unique Care and Support Foundation has enrolled 2,015 out-of-school children back in the classroom and treated 963 children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition in Borno and Adamawa states. The Executive Director of the organisation, Benjamin John disclosed…
Nigerian teachers protest abduction of schoolchildren and teachers as victims still dey captivity for ova two weeks
Nigeria Union of Teachers for Lagos, Oyo and Ogun states dey protest sake of di abduction of teachers and pupils for Oyo and Borno states. Dis dey come as teachers for public primary and secondary schools for Oyo State begin…
Ibeju-Lekki Chairman Calls for Calm as Security Agencies Monitor Recent Community Concerns
The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area has urged residents to remain calm following growing concerns over recent arrivals in some parts of the community. According to the chairman, security agencies have been alerted and are currently monitoring the situation…
Kenya Loses Sh11 Billion Stake in African Development Bank Amid Financial Pressure
Kenya Loses Sh11 Billion Stake in African Development Bank Amid Financial Pressure Kenya has reportedly lost a stake valued at approximately Sh11 billion in the African Development Bank (AfDB) following ongoing financial constraints affecting the country’s fiscal position. The development…
Oyo Kidnap: Tinubu orders 1,000 forest guards, deploys special rescue team
The Federal Government high-powered delegation on Sunday, visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A….
Housing crisis: Tenant’s union calls for suspension of rent hikes in Rivers
The National Union of Tenants of Nigeria (NUTN) has urged Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers to intervene urgently in the worsening housing crises in the Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor areas of the state. The appeal was contained in a letter…