Новости за 27.05.2023

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has disclosed that he attracted about 36 court cases while discharging his service to the country. According to him, being the longest-serving Minister of Information and Culture is a testament to the confidence reposed in him by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). Mohammed stated these

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad have arrested two women for attempting to sell a two-month-old baby. This was made known in a statement posted on the force’s Twitter page on Saturday and signed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin. The statement said, “Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad on Friday,

As beautiful as having children is, raising them can be hard. Child abuse is the physical, sexual and psychological abuse of a child or children especially by a parent or caregiver. In a 2011 research, titled ‘Child Abuse In 28 Developing Countries’, it was revealed that among African children 83.2 per cent suffer psychological abuse,

The inauguration of legacy projects of Cross River State’s outgoing Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, continued Saturday with the unveiling of the state of art 140-bed Obudu-German Specialist Hospital by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. The first-class monarch said it was a self-fulfilling experience and honour for him to have travelled to Cross

…unveils comic book on nation-building The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Saturday, in Abuja, said he never knew he would lead Nigeria let alone lead it twice as a military Head of State in 1983 and for two terms as a civilian President from 2015 to 2023. According to Buhari, “As students, we were

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has admitted that Nigeria is among nations with worst health indices in child and maternal care. He said this happens mostly in rural areas with no health care, but plenty of ignorance, despite considerable expenditure on health. The health minister made these known on Saturday at the inauguration

Bayern Munich have sacked CEO Oliver Kahn and Sporting Director, Hasan Salihamidzic. The sacking of the two officials was disclaimer minutes after the German giants clinched the 11th straight Bundesliga title on Saturday. The club said they had fired chairman Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. An hour after the game ended, the club

Yeni Kuti, the daughter of afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has disclosed that the late singer was not a good father. In a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Yeni opened up on being raised by Fela alongside some of her siblings. According to the TV host, Fela was verbally abusive towards some of his

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, on Saturday, sacked 17 Permanent Secretaries, who superintended various ministries in the state, until Friday. The Permanent Secretaries’ sack came two days before the handover of power to the incoming administration which will be led by the All Progressives Congress’ Hon. Francis Nwifuru. Umahi announced the sack during the Valedictory

Motorists and commuters on Saturday encountered severe difficulty in making use of the Onitsha-Owerri Road as a result of the downpour which started early in the morning thereby making the already bad portions of the road worse. Over the years, from the Upper Iweka section to the School of Metallurgical areas, particularly the Amanator sections

The Plateau State Baptist Conference has expressed shock over the absence of security personnel in communities that have been attacked and abandoned by the survivors who fled their homes. The conference noted that the poor security situation has encouraged the attackers to return to steal valuables belonging to the survivors who had fled the communities.

The President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will at 7:00am Sunday, deliver his farewell message to Nigerians. Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement he signed on Saturday evening titled ‘President Buhari broadcasts to the nation.’ According to Adesina, “President Muhammadu Buhari will make a farewell broadcast as President,

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Saturday, in Abuja, urged children to be patriotic by “shying away” from drug abuse. “We want you to support your nation by shying away from drugs,” Mrs. Buhari said at a Children’s Day celebration organised by the Presidential Transition Council at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. She said

A 40-year-old man, Arnold Masuka has asked a local court in Lusaka, Zambia to dissolve the marriage between him and his wife, Hilda Mleya as a resulf of her exceptional beauty. According to a report by Zambia Observer, Arnold asked for divorce from his wife because her beauty has caused him sleepless nights. Arnold who

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the protection of the rights of children, noting that priority must also be given to basic needs of the younger generation to guarantee better future for the society. Adeleke spoke on Saturday at the Osogbo City Stadium venue of the events organised in commemoration of this year’s

Dortmund has yet again failed to secure their first league victory since 2012 after Bayern Munich snatched the Bundesliga on the final day. Dortmund, who entered the final day two points clear at the top, were denied being crowned champions of their first league victory in 11 years and had to settle for a 2-2

The Supreme Court has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of cyberbullying. The apex court stated this on Friday delivering judgment in an appeal filed by the PDP, seeking to void the election of President-elect, Bola Tinubu on the grounds that his running mate, Kashim Shettima, was guilty of double nomination. Justice of the supreme

An election observation organisation in Nigeria, Transition Monitoring Group, has inaugurated a compendium to track the campaign promises of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who would be sworn in as the 16th President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023. The compendium contained campaign promises made by the four major presidential candidates during the electioneering period.

A group under the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Tinubu Support Group, on Saturday, said it had made live streaming arrangements for dignitaries and general public who may not have access to the Eagle Square, Abuja, the venue of the swearing-in of president-elect, Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, on Monday. A statement by its

The Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar III, Sa’adu Abubakar has told the President-elect Bola Tinubu not to occupy his mind with the thought of winning the next election, but on how to first develop the country and the next generation. The Sultan made the remark in Abuja on Saturday at an event where the former Kenyan

The Anambra State Government has raised concern over the increasing rate of child beggars and hawkers in the state, threatening to arrest and prosecute parents and guardians who engage children in such acts. The state Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, made this known on Saturday, in Awka, the Anambra State capital,

The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, Okoro Julius has ordered adequate security around the state ahead of May, 29, the inauguration day. He also warned any group of people and individuals to stay clear of the venue of the inauguration and the entire state. CP Julius in a statement issued and made available to

As the 2023 Children’s Day was being celebrated nationwide on Saturday, the Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has vowed to continue protecting the rights of children of the state. Akeredolu said his administration had done a lot for the development of children of the state, which included the passage and enforcement of the Ondo

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has advised the incoming governor, Dr. Alex Otti to prioritise children’s education. This was even as the former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has cautioned against child abuse and other social vices. Ikpeazu in his message to Abia children on the occasion of

The Lagos branch of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria has named Aransiola Kudus as the acting Chairman following a court ruling. Earlier, the Lagos state government had suspended RTEAN activities in the state, dissolved its elected leadership, and established a 25-member park management committee led by Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC