The National Agency for Prohibition and Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Tuesday told an Abuja High Court, Zuba, that one Godson Ogbozor, a suspect, expected to be arraigned was evading DNA test. Ogbozor who was charged with alleged human trafficking, was not present in court when his matter was called up on Tuesday, thereby stalling…
The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF), has engaged students from higher institutions and secondary schools to find plausible solutions to the impact of climate change in Katsina. Mrs Stella Terver, the WASH Programme Officer, UNICEF Kano Field Office, said this in Katsina at a two-day sensitisation workshop organised for the students on green rising initiative….
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says at 61, it is celebrating years of dedication to duty and unwavering commitment to protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty. Air Commodore Sylvester Eyoma, Chairman, Organising Committee, NAF@61 Celebration/4th International Air Force Forum, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the activities lined up for the celebration, . Eyoma…
The Federal High Court in Abuja will, on June 27, deliver judgment in a suit filed by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and co-defendants over her alleged unlawful suspension from the senate. Justice Binta Nyako, who adjourned the matter for judgment on Tuesday, held that issues of contempt claim by Akpabio against…
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Tuesday. During their meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and agreed that China and Brazil, as peace-loving and progressive nations, should enhance communication and coordination on…
The Chairman of the Enugu State Handball Association, Emmanuel Asogwa, said that the state handball team was hopeful of winning medals at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun. Asogwa said this while addressing Sports Writers on the preparations of the state handball team for the games on Tuesday in Enugu. “We are prepared for…
Gov Bassey Otu of Cross River, on Tuesda, assented to three bills intended to improve the socio-cultural, infrastructural and economic condition of the state into laws. The laws include the State Road Maintenance Agency (Amendment) Law, 2025, the Lotteries and Gaming Agency Law, 2025, and the State Senior Citizens Centre Law, 2025. In a speech…
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged new corps members in the state to pay special attention to the development of their host communities. The governor made the call on Tuesday in Iseyin during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream ‘I’ Orientation Course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on Tuesday that the government will not grant licenses for any investment in the production of electronic cigarettes in the country. He made the statement during a meeting with Barros Miguel, president of the Association of Tobacco Industry in Cambodia, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. “Samdech Thipadei…
Liverpool are advancing in negotiations to secure Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, according to renowned football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. In a statement posted on Tuesday via X, Romano revealed that the Premier League side have made tangible progress in their efforts to sign the Dutch defender, initiating talks with Leverkusen concerning the framework of…
