Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Collaborates with NTSB to Investigate Wigwe’s Helicopter Crash
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced its collaboration with the United States counterpart, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), to intensify the investigation into the helicopter crash that resulted in the death of Herbert Wigwe and five others. According to Bimbo Oladeji, a spokesperson for the NSIB, the collaboration aims to facilitate a […]
Nursing Council Clarifies Guidelines Amid Protests, Assures Support for Nurses
Faruk Abubakar, the Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, addressed concerns raised by members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives regarding the council’s new guidelines, stating that they are not aimed at preventing nurses and midwives from seeking opportunities abroad. During a peaceful protest staged by the Abuja chapter […]
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns over child abuse pardon scandal
Hungarian President Katalin Novak has tendered her resignation following mounting pressure over her decision to pardon a man convicted as an accomplice in a sex abuse case involving a children’s home. In a televised speech on Saturday, Novak acknowledged her mistake and announced her resignation, stating, “I made a mistake… Today is the last day […]
Over 120,000 Nigerian refugees in Cameroun cry for Tinubu’s help to return
Over 120,000 Nigerian refugees currently residing in Cameroon have issued a heartfelt plea to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging his intervention to facilitate their return to their ancestral homes in Borno State, Nigeria. The call was conveyed through a letter addressed to President Tinubu by Mr. Luka Isaac, the president of the Nigerian Refugees in […]
NACA encourages the public on safety and well-being during this year’s Valentine’s Day
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has encouraged the public to prioritize their safety and well-being while expressing affection during this year’s Valentine’s Day. While reiterating NACA’s dedication to fostering a healthy and responsible observance of love, the agency’s Director General (DG), Gambo Aliyu, emphasized that as Valentine’s Day approaches, individuals should […]
Former CBN Governor’s Wife declared wanted by EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Mrs Margaret Emefiele, wife of the former governor of the CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele wanted for alleged money laundering. EFCC’s spokesman, Mr Dele Oyewale, stated in Abuja that three other persons: Mr Eric Odoh, Mrs Anita Omoile, and Mr Jonathan Omoile, had been declared wanted alongside […]
Blue cards for sin-binned players to be trialed by football’s lawmakers IFAB
Football’s lawmakers IFAB are to test out sin-binning players and issuing blue cards. The attempt to be announced today Friday, would see Sin-bins, used at grassroots level for dissent, be extended to cynical fouls as part of a trial. A player would spend 10 minutes in the technical area after being given a blue card […]
NLC and TUC Issue 14-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government over Non-Implementation of Agreements
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum, from tomorrow February 9 to February 14, 2024, to the Federal Government over the non-implementation of the 16-point agreement both parties reached after the removal of the petrol subsidy. In a statement signed by the leaders of the two […]
President Tinubu directs Agric Ministry to release 42,000 metric tonnes of grains, vows to clampdown on food hoarders
President Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to immediately release about 42,000 metric tons of maize, millet, and other commodities in strategic reserves. Addressing State House Correspondent after a meeting of the Presidential Committee on Emergency Food Intervention in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said that […]
Amnesty International obejects as Madagascar proposes new law to surgically castrate paedophiles
Rights group Amnesty International has said Madagascar should abolish plans to introduce a new law which allows for the chemical and surgical castration of people convicted of raping minors. In a statement, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty’s regional director for east and southern Africa, described the new proposal as “cruel, inhuman and degrading” treatment, and will not […]
