By Justina Auta The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), on Thursday, appealed to the Federal Government and other stakeholders to address issues affecting security and education in the country. National President of NCWS, Lami Adamu-Lau made the appeal at a news briefing, in commemoration of International Day of the African Child and the forthcoming 2022 Women-In-National Service Week (WINSERVE’ 2022) in Abuja. Adamu-Lau said that the Day called for sober reflection and for all critical stakeholders to proffer solutions to issues affecting insecurity and the rights of the Nigerian child. She decried the increasing cases of Sexual and Gender…
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The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says Nigeria is endowed with quality commercial minerals in over 500 locations across the country. Adegbite said this in his speech during the Nigerian Day at the 2022 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), International Convention, Trade Show and Investors Exchange in Toronto, Canada on Thursday. The speech is titled: “The Mechanisms of Transparency and Commitment in Mining Governance as Tool for Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to Nigeria.” According to him, Nigeria is blessed with 44 different types of minerals in commercial quantity in over 500 locations in the 36 states…
By Justina Auta The FCT Children Parliament has urged the government and other stakeholders to compel traditional rulers to sign legal documents preventing early child marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in their communities and domains. Miss Splendor Joe-King, representing the FCT in the National Children’s parliament, made the call in Abuja, at an event to mark the 2022 Day of the African Child. While presenting the resolution reached by the Children’s parliament, Miss Joe-king said children who were already in matrimony should be rescued, rehabilitated and sent to school. “Children who are already in marriage should be rescued and…
TECNO recently celebrated the global launch of its new CAMON 19 series at Rockefeller Center in New York City, combining dazzling, floor-to-ceiling skyscraper views, fully artistic venue, and its spectacular new smartphones. Around 80 guests from around the world attended, including journalist and editors from technology and lifestyle media, as well as several top tech influencers. They all enjoyed an unparalleled and unforgettable night. For the first time ever, TECNO conducted a global product launch event in the U.S. on the 65th floor of iconic Rockefeller Center in a stylish, exclusive space appropriately named Bar Sixty Five. Not only was…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned Indian government’s harsh treatment of its indigenous Muslims. The group, in a statement by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola on Thursday, also wants Nigerian government to summon the Indian ambassador to Nigeria in order to lodge an official complaint against India and to warn the against further killings of Muslims. Read MURIC’s full statement below: “The Indian authorities recently resorted to undisguised repression of Muslims in the Asian country. Female Muslim students are denied their Allah-given fundamental human right to wear hijab. Muslims are killed indiscriminately while their homes are demolished for…
Washington’s local government changed signs on one block in front of the imposing embassy to read “Jamal Khashoggi Way” in honor of the Saudi dissident who was strangled to death in 2018 in Istanbul. The street in front of Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Washington was renamed Wednesday for Jamal Khashoggi as activists vowed never to forget the slain journalist despite President Joe Biden’s planned visit to the kingdom. The capital’s local government changed signs on one block in front of the imposing embassy to read “Jamal Khashoggi Way” in honor of the Saudi dissident who was strangled to death and…
Delta state governor and vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Ifeanyi Okowa has said that the build-back process for the party to win the 2023 general elections must be collective. He said this while accepting his nomination to be Atiku’s running mate on Thursday. The governor thanked Atiku Abubakar for picking him, noting that the party needs to return to power, adding that there is work ahead for members and called on them to work collectively. “While thanking you, sir, I do understand that there is a great work that is ahead of us but I…
Thirty-three passengers on board Overland aircraft on Wednesday, escaped death from ‘high turbine temperature’ in Lagos. The flight, operated from Ilorin to Lagos escaped a fatal crash after the Crew skillfully implemented their standard procedures for such abnormal situations, a statement by the company said. According to Overland, the incident was due to “an unusual high turbine temperature on one of its engines. “This occurred in the approach phase of flight and the aircraft landed very safely as the Crew skillfully implemented their standard procedures for such abnormal situations. “All 33 passengers remained calm through the process and safely disembarked…
An 88-year-old prosecution witness, Tawakalitu Afolake Ilumoka, on Thursday, June 16, 2022, told Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja how one Olorunfemi Ayodeji duped her N36 million. Ayodeji, also known as Otunba, is facing a three-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Sections 1(1)(a) and 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act No. 14 of 2006, and stealing, contrary to Section 278 (1), (2) and 285 (1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. He was arraigned on February 24, 2022 by the Lagos Command…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has revealed the reason he opted for Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate. Atiku made the revelation in a speech at the National Headquarters of the party on Thursday. According to him, his choice is a product of wide consultations with different stakeholders at all levels, including PDP governors, party elders and executives. “In arriving at the decision, I held wide consultations with various stakeholders in our party including our Governors, National Working Committee, Board of Trustees, and other leaders to seek their inputs and their wisdom. “In…