The Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, said this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the forum meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja. The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) says it is not against the upward review of the minimum wage. The Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, said […]

You don't have to go to the salon to get a world-class pedicure. Here's the ultimate guide to your DIY pedicure experience. Harmattan approaches and it's time to get our feet out; it's sandal season. But before you bring out those toes, you probably need to get them ready for their big debut. We know […]

eBay is suing Amazon for allegedly infiltrating eBay's internal messaging system to poach high-value sellers. The suit claims that the scheme was 'startling in breadth,' and coordinated from Amazon's headquarters. eBay is suing Amazon for allegedly infiltrating eBay's internal messaging system to poach high-value sellers. The suit claims that the scheme was "startling in breadth," […]

Download logo The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is meeting in Geneva from October 22 to November 9 to review women’s rights in the following countries: Bahamas, Republic of Congo, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mauritius, Nepal, Samoa, Tajikistan, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The above States have ratified […]

Obaseki made this known while declaring closed the Smile project dissemination meeting organized by Catholic Relief Services, Nigeria in collaboration with the Edo Government. Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Wednesday in Benin reiterated his commitment to eradicate poverty across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. Obaseki made this known while declaring closed […]

Retired Vice Adm. Ishaya Ibrahim, NIWA’s Board Chairman, gave the assurance when he led members of the board on inspection to the Port Harcourt Area Office of NIWA. The management of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Wednesday in Port Harcourt reassured Nigerians of its resolve to ensure safe and economically viable waterways in Nigeria […]

The nominee, if approved, will take over from Ekpo Nta, whose five-year tenure expired in June and who has been redeployed to the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages as a full-time commissioner. The Senate on Wednesday screened Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye as chairmanship nominee for the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). The […]

Ministers and senior government officials-in-charge of population in Africa met in Accra, Ghana, from 4 to 5 October 2018 and endorsed a continental report of the five-year review of the implementation of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development (AADPD). The AADP, a key framework for addressing population and development issues in Africa, was […]

Following the validation of the Presidential Executive Order PEO6 by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the President Buhari led administration has begun what it termed an implementation of the PEO6 by imposing a travel ban on some 50 Nigerians. Perceived fears. While the PEO6 issued in July 2018 has been viewed by some […]

A young couple, Richard and Chidimma Benson, have been detained by operatives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit for allegedly selling their one-week old baby boy for N200,000 to rent an apartment in the city. The couple, who hail from Isiala-Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, confessed to the crime, saying it […]

The designer who champions the curvaceous woman is back with a stunning new collection that will awaken the royalty in each woman. Makioba is the go-to destination for the plus-size woman who wants to revel in all her curvy glory. the brand quite literally makes women feel like goddesses in their glamorous designs and the […]

Beth Dunford, the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Food Security Assistant Administrator, and USAID Food for Peace Director Matt Nims discussed food security issues in Africa in advance of World Food Day, including USAID’s Feed the Future program during a telephonic press briefing with journalists across the world. Visit this link to access […]

Download logo Amidst an increasingly volatile security situation in Tripoli, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency successfully evacuated 135 people out of Libya to Niger on Tuesday night (16 October). Many of the evacuated had been held in detention centres for several months and were suffering from the effects of malnutrition and poor health. They are […]

INGO’s Senior Information Management Officer, Mr Mashood Raimi, said in a statement in Maiduguri that the justice the forum needed for the victims was immediate end to the conflict ravaging the region. The International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) Forum, on Wednesday called for immediate end to insurgency in the North-East, as honour and justice for slain […]

First, let me welcome all of you to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy. We are thrilled to have you with us for the next three days, which I believe are very important for journalism in Malawi, but more so as Malawi prepares for the forthcoming elections in May 2019. We can all […]

 As the immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose still remains in EFCC custody, his Media Aide, Lere Olayinka has said that the former governor has maintained his denial of all the allegations made against him and insisted that he be charged to court. "Today is his second day in EFCC custody and I can say that […]

Only four athletes have been selected to represent Nigeria at the upcoming 2018 World Wrestling Championship. Odunayo Adekuoroye, Blessing Oborodudu, Aminat Adeniyi, and Blessing Onyebuchi have all been selected to represent team Nigeria at the 2018 World Wrestling Championship which will hold in Budapest, Hungary. The four athletes who are women will be the ones […]

INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated this while speaking at a dialogue with a coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, in Abuja. 17 out of the 91 registered parties in Nigeria have submitted their list of Presidential and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Election Commision (INEC). The parties submitted their lists 24 hours […]

A group of United Nations agencies has issued a joint statement calling for a ban on tests meant to assess the virginity of any female.   The statement, issued during the World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics in Brazil, stressed that such tests are both unscientific, and a violation of human rights. The UN agencies are: […]

Cassie Ventura has shared a couple of cleavage-baring photos hours after her split from Diddy was announced.The singer/actress shared the photos of Twitter but without captions.The 32-year-old had been in a relationship with Diddy for over 10 years before he moved on to 26-year-old model Jocelyn Chew. The post Showing him what he’s missing? Cassie shares […]