A non-governmental organization, called CitizenGO, is in the middle of gathering signatures of Nigerians on the internet in a bid to stop the airing of reality TV show, Big Brother Naija. The NGO had sent a petition to policy makers,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has arraigned the Director of Finance in the Police Service Commission (PSC), Mr. Emmanuel Ibe, over alleged mismanagement of N11, 750, 000 belonging to PSC. Mr. Ibe was arraigned by…
The Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) with the support of the European Union (EU) is embarking on a project aimed at addressing concerns surrounding the legitimacy, transparency and accountability of Nigerian NGOs The programme is themed “strengthening the regulatory framework…
This charity set up a “baby bin” for people who want to abandon their children Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA) – the country’s largest non-governmental organisation – says more than 2,000 children are abandoned in the country every year…
The Federal Government says it will inject N500 billion into the Federal Mortgage Bank to enable it meet the housing needs of Nigerians. Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Alhaji Mustapha Baba, who disclosed this on Monday in…
A Gudu Upper Area Court in FCT on Wednesday remanded a 35-year-old teacher, Modibo Akin, in prison for alleged rape of a pupil in the toilet. The Upper Area Court judge, Mr Umar Kagarko, remanded the defendant till March 6…
According to latest reports, about 150,000 Nigerian women suffer from uncontrolled urination and defecation, otherwise known as obstetric fistula. This health condition reportedly makes its victim commit suicide or run away from people because of the humiliation, shame and mystery…
Language is culture and a way of life. Little wonder it was all fun and fanfare in Lagos: Traditional drummers in their elements, display of traditional dance steps, oral poetry rendition in Yoruba language, participants in gorgeous traditional attires, educational…
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, identified two key reasons responsible for the black carbon emissions witnessed in some parts of Rivers. The command blamed the unusual incidence on illegal refiners and oil thieves. The NSCDC Spokesman in Rivers,…
A World Bank-funded Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) in Nigeria has disclosed that the international bank has provided about $320 million credit to assist the poor and vulnerable groups in the country. It is hoped that the latest move…
