By Our Reporter Labour has highlighted the woes workers are passing through as a result of the ongoing scarcity of petrol. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Ayuba Wabba said the crisis has affected workers productivity adversely nationwide. He said: “If…
“The situation in Maiduguri is critical, there is need for all development and humanitarian actors to scale up their support to complement efforts by the government in Borno State.” Said Fatma Samoura, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator who is also…
Gbenga Ekunola Updated: In a move aimed at curtailing the activities of black market operators and others benefiting from people’s misery, the Commandant General of Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC) Alhaji Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu has ordered a…
By Our Reporter The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund has revealed that over 86.7 million children under the age of seven have spent their entire lives in conflict zones, thereby putting their brain development at risk. The body noted that…
Kemi Busari A Federal High Court in Lagos has directed that the National Assembly be “put on notice” before the court would consider an application seeking to restrain both the Senate and House of Representatives from passing the Frivolous Petitions…
Numerous events were held around the world to defend artistic freedom and commemorate this year’s Music Freedom Day celebrated globally on March 3. Taking off in Peshawar, one of the most dangerous places in the world for musicians, Music Freedom…
By Our Reporter CGC Nigeria Ltd, a Construction Company, has partnered with Chinese government to donate 700,000 boxes of ACT drugs to Nigeria. A representative of the company, Mr. Ricky Roa, made this known in Abuja when he led a…
By Our Reporter The Osun State Government through its Agency for Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) has disclosed that no fewer than 252 communities in the state have benefited from the state government micro projects. The disclosure was made…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has appointed Frank La Rue as its new Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information. This development was announced by UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova. Mr La Rue, a trained lawyer, journalist and renowned…
By Our Reporter The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon has called for united global efforts to end the deadly disease of tuberculosis by 2030, as the world recently observed the World Tuberculosis Day. The UN scribe, in a release…
