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Sokoto records 426 GBV cases, as stakeholders decry delay in prosecution
No fewer than 426 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) were recorded between Jan. and Nov. 2020 in Sokoto State. The Chief Executive Officer, Save The Child Initiative (STCI), Abdulganiyu Abubakar,
Heritage Bank’s April draw produce millionaire
Heritage Bank Heritage Bank has fulfilled its promises to support the Nigerian Creative Industry, as millionaires emerged from the YNSPYRE product in collaboration with the Cream Platform. The YNSPYRE account
30% of women, girls experience sexual abuse in Nigeria — Tallen
The Minister of Women Affairs, Sen. Pauline Tallen, has said 30 per cent of women and girls between the ages of 15-49 experience different forms of sexual abuse. Tallen said
Presidency uncovers plans to throw Nigeria into further turmoil
The Presidency says it has uncovered plans by some misguided elements to recruit leadership of some ethnic groups and politicians to pass vote of no confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari’s
NGX resumes May with N17bn loss
Activities on the nation’s bourse resumed the week and month on Tuesday with a loss of N17 billion following sell pressure on Lafarge Africa and MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN). Specifically,
Disregard invitation to submit CVs for appointment, SGF tells Nigerians
Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has urged Nigerians to disregard any invitation to submit their Curriculum Vitae for appointment into various government parastatal agencies.
Group advocates use of nuclear energy to boost economic activities
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigerians continue to groan under power blackouts and grid collapses, a group called, Nigerian Young Generation in Nuclear, NYGN, Tuesday, advocated the use of
Independent Newspaper honours Ogrih along with former Vice President Atiku, Gov Wike, others
The Independent Newspaper, weekend, honoured a real estate mongul, Prince Sam Ogrih, along with former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike, and others in
Australian study shows 26 butterflies at great risk of extinction
‘Scientist said that they have identified 26 Australian butterfly species and subspecies which are at greatest risk of extinction and those species were estimated to be lost within 20 years.
Insecurity: Police warn against unlawful gathering, protest in Osun
The Police Command in Osun has warned residents in the state against any unlawful gathering or protest over the rising cases of insecurity and food prices. In a statement issued
