President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has promised that the National Assembly will work to guarantee a better future for Nigerian children. Lawan who made the promise on Wednesday on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day, assured Nigerian children that the National Assembly is fully aware of the challenges […]
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Nigeria records 389 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the country to 8,733
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reports that 389 new cases of COVID19 were recorded yesterday, 27th May, 2020. The affected states are Lagos-256, Katsina-23, Edo-22, Rivers-14, Kano-13, Adamawa-11, Akwa Ibom-11, Kaduna-7, Kwara-6, Nasarawa-6, Gombe-2, Plateau-2, Abia-2, Delta-2, Benue-2, Niger-2, Kogi-2, Oyo-2, Imo-1, Borno-1, Ogun-1, Anambra-1. This brings the total number […]
Osun High Court sentences two persons to death by hanging for armed robbery
An Osun High Court on Wednesday sentenced two persons to death by hanging for armed robbery and conspiracy. The presiding judge, Justice Jide Falola, had ordered that the convicts be hanged due to the magnitude of the offence committed. The convicts are facing a five-count charge bordering on armed robbery, […]
Dangote denies allegations his company’s trucks were used to transport Almajiris from northern parts of the country to the south
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has refuted claims that his company’s trucks were being used to transport Almajiris from the Northern part of Nigeria to the South. His reaction was contained in a letter dated May 27 and addressed to the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo. The letter […]
Children’s Day Celebration: Former Commissioner for Women Affairs in Anambra State, Dr Uzoezie, Urges children to make good use of their Stay-At-Home
As Nigeria celebrates the Children’s Day celebration, a former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Mrs Ego Uzoezie, has urged children to take advantage of the state government’s online teaching to keep themselves busy during this Covid-19 era. In a press statement on this year’s Children’s Day Celebration, […]
Association of People Living with Sickle cell Disorder Laments that COVID-19 has worsened their sufferings, calls for assistance
Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder (APLSCD) on Wednesday said the Covid-19 pandemic has hieghtened their sufferings and further rendered them incapacitated in view of their peculiar nature. The group also lamented increase in prices of their medications and hospital bills ocassioned by the Covid-19 pandemic. National Coordinator […]
A case has been made for a law to prohibit open grazing in Anambra State
The Cathedral Administrator, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka, Reverend Father Matthew Attansey, has called for a law to abolish open grazing in Anambra state. Reverend Father Attansey who spoke to the press in Awka, said this would help eliminate the threat of Fulani Herdsmen invading the state and reducing the risk […]
Parents charged to give their children quality education for brighter future
Mothers have been charged to ensure that their children acquire good education for a better and brighter future. Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, who gave the charge in her message to mark this year’s Children’s Day, said mothers should show more interest in the education […]
Aisha Buhari calls for a new and better Nigeria
The Nigerian first lady, Aisha Halilu Buhari has called for a meeting conference with the Nigerian political stakeholders in the governmental position to resolve matters arising in the country. The Nigerian First Lady who made the statement public on 25/5/2020, while announcing to the government officials including the Nigerian Vice […]
Uproar in Delta State as 3 bodies suspected to be killed by Fulani herdsmen were found
There is unrest in Oshimili North of Delta State as three dead bodies suspected to be killed by Fulani herdsmen were discovered in the bush between Ugbolu and Illah axis of Oshimili North Local Government Area. The women were seen protesting at the kings palace with armed policemen all over […]