An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday discharged Emmanuel Orekoya, a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, of the allegation of defiling his 17-year-old daughter. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State Government had on Feb. 26, 2024, arraigned Orekoya on a two-count charge of defilement…
About three children were killed and six others injured after a passenger train hit a school van attempting to cross a manned level crossing in the southern Indian state, police said. The accident took place at Semmankuppam of Cuddalore district, about 204 km south of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. According to officials,…
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, on Tuesday urged urgent reforms to restore public trust in Nigeria’s democracy, warning that flaws in the electoral system have eroded confidence in institutions. Speaking at the National Electoral Reforms Summit 2025 in Abuja, she said entrenched political interests and poor conduct of past elections have undermined credibility….
Hezbollah has strongly criticised the Lebanese government’s decision to instruct the army to prepare a plan to disarm the Iran-backed movement, calling it a “grave mistake” that undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty and benefits Israel. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the group said it would treat the decision as “non-existent,” warning that it weakens Lebanon and…
A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP),Chief Segun Adewale, has dismissed a statement made by another party stalwart, Chief Olabode George, that the candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will affect the party’s chances in 2027. Adewale, a former Lagos State Chairman of the party ,told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in…
The South Korean Embassy in Nigeria has expressed sadness over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, crediting him with significantly strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and South Korea during his time in office. Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 until 2023, died on Sunday in a London hospital following an…
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) plays crucial role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in West and Central Africa. The fund also addresses key challenges such as maternal mortality, unmet family planning needs, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and vulnerabilities of women and girls in humanitarian crises. Alian Akpadji, the UNFPA Resident Representative for West…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has intensified Nigeria’s military modernisation drive through a series of strategic reforms and international engagements. In a statement on Tuesday, his media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, said the minister’s initiatives have strengthened the country’s defence posture and advanced collaborations with global security partners. He said Matawalle represented Nigeria…
The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has confirmed the appointment of Mr Sani Magaji Tambuwal as the substantive Clerk to the National Assembly. A statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs of NASC, Mrs Janet Jesse Mambula, for the executive chairman, said Tambuwal’s confirmation was approved at the 573rd meeting of the commission held Wednesday…
The Nigerian Academy of Sciences (NAS) has called on the Federal Government to expedite the establishment of the National Research Foundation(NRF) to support Research and Development (R&D). NAS President, Prof. Abubakar Sambo, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, said that the foundation’s creation…
