Pope Francis condemns ‘inhuman, sacrilegious’ war against Ukraine
Pope Francis on Sunday sharpened his rhetoric against Russia’s shelling of Ukrainian civilians in its increasingly brutal invasion. “All this is inhuman!” Francis said, according to the Holy See’s media…
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Shock, disbelief as Sunshine FC goalkeeper dies suddenly
Sunshine Queens FC of Akure has lost its goalkeeper, Elizabeth Johnson. A statement by its Media Officer, Femi Atolagbe, described the incident as “shocking” as the deceased had trained with the…
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Ex-NIDOA official seeks lifeline for Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine
The immediate past Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA) has called on the Federal Government to give more support to Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine. Speaking in New…
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NAPTIP: Ignorance driving human trafficking to thrive in society
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has said that ignorance was still driving human trafficking to thrive in the country.The agency said this at the…
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Police arrest 2 for killing motorcyclist, snatching victim’s bike
The Police Command in Ogun State on Sunday said it had arrested two armed robbery suspects for allegedly killing a motorcyclist after snatching his bike at the Sango-Ota area of…
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Saraki: We’re ready for consensus candidate
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, says that all the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopefuls from the North are ready for a consensus candidate during the party’s primaries without…
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Commissioner: Lagos focusing youths on modern agric
Lagos State says it is refocusing the attention of its teeming youth on modern agriculture, a veritable part of the economy. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, said this…
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SERAP gives FG 7 days to probe missing N11trn electricity fund
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption…
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Ukraine: Scores of soldiers killed, Russia bombs barracks
Scores of Ukrainian soldiers are feared to have been killed after an attack on a military barracks on Friday. About 200 soldiers were sleeping in the barracks when three Russian…
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NEMA delivers relief materials to Taraba communal crises victims
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Saturday distributed relief materials to 2100 victims of recent communal crises in some parts of southern Taraba. Mr Habib Mustafa, Director-General of the…
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