Justice and Fairness
6 Mar 2024
Senator Orji Kalu, a well-known figure in Nigerian politics, has recently been the subject of legal controversy. However, with the court's decision to strike out the re-trial attempt, it is only fair that Senator Kalu be allowed to continue the commendable work he has been doing in the national interest. As citizens, it is crucial…
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Dr Maryam Ismaila-Keshinro, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, has pledged her support for the National Child Rights Implementation Committee (NCRIC) in advocating for children’s rights. She made this commitment when the NCRIC members, led by Co-chairman Mr MacJohn Nwobiala, paid her a courtesy visit in Abuja. Ismaila-Keshinro emphasised the importance of…
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The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is drawing to a close on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage, which should secure a permanent ceasefire, have so far been inconclusive. The ceasefire took effect on January 19 after more than 15 months of war sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, the…
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Nearly 400 people died in Niger and more than 1.5 million others were affected by floods triggered by last year's exceptionally torrential rains, according to a final toll announced on Saturday. "Floods caused the deaths of 396 people during the course of 2024," said Interior Minister Mohamed Toumba. A further 405 were injured and more…
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Medical personnel and stakeholders have expressed worries and proffered solutions to cases of misdiagnosis of ailments, leading to wrong prescription of drugs or treatment. The respondents, speaking separately with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, Abeokuta and Ilorin on Saturday, also highlighted some factors responsible for the situation. In Ibadan, the Medical Director…
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Saturday that at the start of his reign nobody expected the Catalan giants would be fighting for three trophies in March. The German coach replaced Xavi Hernandez last summer after a disappointing campaign where Barcelona finished without silverware. Flick's side lead La Liga on goal difference ahead of champions Real…
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Russia said Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's trip to the United States had been a "failure" after US President Donald Trump berated him in a stunning televised confrontation. Zelensky planned to sign a minerals deal with the United States during the visit, but it ended in disaster when Trump and Vice President JD Vance…
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Nigerians under the umbrella body of Diaspora Engagement, organizers of New Nigeria Project/Obidient Movement, have underscored the role of the Nigerian Diaspora in shaping Nigeria’s future. In a statement signed Friday by its Directors, Dr. David Ogula and Bolanle Emiabata-Anibaba, the group recalled that during the last election cycle, Nigerians abroad played a pivotal role…
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Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has become embroiled in a public controversy following allegations from Lagos-based socialite Sophia Egbueje, who claims he failed to honour a promise of gifting her a Lamborghini after an intimate encounter, Daddy Freeze weighs in. The dispute came to light when leaked voice notes surfaced online, purportedly capturing a conversation…
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In a major push towards industrial energy efficiency, the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), convened a technical review meeting to refine key documents under the GEF-UNIDO Project. The project, 'Improving Nigeria's Industrial Energy Performance and Resource Efficient Cleaner Production through Programmatic Approaches and the Promotion…
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A non-governmental organisation, Evidence Initiative for Improved Livelihood (EIFIL) has said that creation of sanitary pad banks in Bauchi State schools would reduce the rate of out-of-school girls and boost learning outcomes. EIFIL said that the lack of sanitary pads within the reach of adolescent girls in school, coupled with the tough economic situation and…