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Kaduna governor leads police to raid another ‘torture home,’ rescues 147 inmates
Governor Nasir el-Rufai on Saturday led a team of policemen on an impromptu visit to Malam Niga’s rehabilitation Centre at Rigasa Community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State where one hundred and forty-seven men, women and children were rescued and taken into protective custody by the Kaduna State government.
Zaria massacre: 23 girls still in army, police custody – Shiite group
Sisters Forum of the Islamic Movement on Monday raised alarm that 23 girls are in the Army or police custody after the December 2015 Zaria massacre.
Badminton: Anuoluwapo Opeyori refuses to gloat over Godwin Olofua’s defeat
Men's singles winner of the third edition of the Mutual Benefit National Badminton Championship, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, has said his 2-0 win over rival and doubles’ partner, Godwin Olofua, should not be seen as revenge.
Four shot dead as cultists invade two Rivers communities
At least corpses of four persons have been deposited in the mortuary after gunmen believed to be members of cult groups invaded two communities, Omerelu and Ubima in Ikwerre Local Government Area shooting sporadically on Friday night.
Akwa Ibom coastal communities protest militant attacks
Hundreds of men, women and youths of coastal communities in Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom state on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest against incessant attacks and killings by suspected militants.
Nkechi Ikpeazu calls for speedy trial of persons accused of child rape, defilement
Wife of Abia State governor, Nkechi Ikpeazu, has called on the State Judiciary to immediately try all pending cases against persons accused of child rape, defilement or abused women in the state.
TUC urges President Buhari to include more women in cabinet
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) wants President Muhammadu Buhari to consider the implementation of the 35 percent affirmative action of women representation in his appointment of Ministers, Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) of MDAs, and other Principal Officers in the formation of his Cabinet
Child rapists to be castrated in new law
The legislation will potentially apply annually to thousands of men aged between 18 and 65 found guilty of raping or sexually abusing minors.
National Assembly: Female participation remains low at 5.8 percent – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says despite efforts to promote women participation in the politics and decision making, female membership in National Assembly remains low at 5.8 per cent in Nigeria.
Nse Ikpe-Etim: Why I removed my womb
Popular Nollywood actress Nse Ikpe-Etim has revealed why she removed her womb.
ERCAAN warns land grabbers to stay off Epe, inaugurates zonal office
The Estate Rent and Commission Agents Association of Nigeria, ERCAAN, has warned fake agents and land grabbers parading themselves as “Omo-Oniles” to stay off Epe division, Lagos, as the association, in conjunction with relevant government agencies would launch campaign against them.
Serious flooding in Mozambique in wake of Cyclone Kenneth
Serious flooding began on Sunday in parts of northern Mozambique that were hit by Cyclone Kenneth three days ago, with waters waist-high in areas, after the government urged many people to immediately seek higher ground. Hundreds of thousands of people were at risk.
Four docked over alleged membership of unlawful society
Four men, including two teenagers, were on Wednesday arraigned before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged membership of an unlawful society.
‘It will fall again,’ chant Sudan protesters swelling night demo
Crowds of Sudanese protesters chanting “it will fall again, it will fall again” flocked to the army headquarters Friday where thousands prepared to hunker down for another night defying an army curfew, witnesses said.
UN calls for protection for women, men, children forced to relocate to Maiduguri
Mr Edward Kallon, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, has called on Federal Government to protect up to 10,000 women, men and children who were forced to relocate to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno, from a town 40km.
Man kills fiancée for mocking his small penis
A man has killed his fiancé in Austria after she mocked him for having a small penis.
Expert: Religious leaders don’t act what they preach on family planning
A Family planning expert, Mr Olukayode Runsewe, has lamented that religious leaders in Nigeria always failed to practice what they preach when it comes to the issue of family planning.
AI researchers tell Amazon to stop selling ‘flawed’ facial recognition to the police
AI researchers from Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and a number of top universities have called on Amazon to stop selling its facial recognition technology to law enforcement.
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Wilfred Ndidi dedicates Leicester City home win against Burnley to late Foxes owner
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has dedicated Saturday’s 2-1 home win against Burnley to the club’s late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
SERAP urges ICPC, EFCC to probe Senate, MDAs over ‘employment slots scandal’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to “jointly carry out a prompt, thorough, transparent and effective investigation into allegations that principal officers and members of the Nigerian Senate are using their official positions to get job slots from government agencies.”
Unilorin wins third JAMB tertiary institutions football competition
The University of Ilorin on Saturday beat Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic of Zaria 1-0 to win the third edition of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board-sponsored tertiary institutions football competition.
Senator Ken Nnamani urges alumni associations to support their alma maters
Former Senate President Ken Nnamani has urged old students associations to support their alma maters in the area of infrastructure development and maintenance of facilities.
British premier to seek extension after MPs back Brexit delay
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to write to Brussels seeking a Brexit deadline extension after MPs voted Saturday to demand he delay Britain’s October 31 departure date.
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We have defrayed N31 billion inherited debt – Ekiti governor
The Kayode Fayemi administration in Ekiti State says it has defrayed inherited debts to the tune of 31 billion naira since assumption of office.
Famous DJ banned from China for liking tweet
International DJ Zedd, has claimed he’s been banned from China for liking a tweet from the adult animated show ”South Park,” following a rift between the producers of the show and the Communist Chinese government.
PDP, Mubi North detaches self from press conference against Senator Ishaku Abbo
Mubi North Local Government stakeholders of the People’s Democracy Party (PDP) in Adamawa state denied being a part of a Press Conference against the Senator Ishaku Abbo who is representing Northern Part of the state.
Nigeria immigration graduates 462 officers
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has graduated 462 officers of the 2nd Conversion and Upgrading Course at the Immigration Training School, Kano, Kano State.
APC commends President Buhari On New Travel Guidelines
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his approval of the immediate implementation of cost-saving measures aimed at instilling financial discipline and prudence, particularly on government trips.