The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for media collaboration, especially on voter education as the country prepares for general elections in 2019. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the call in an interactive session with the media on Thursday in Abuja. Yakubu also called for inputContinue Reading
Researchers from the University of Birmingham.on Thursday warned the public to be cautious when using skin cancer diagnosis apps. The study led by the university, has been outlined at the British Association of Dermatologists’Annual Meeting in Edinburgh. It explores the skin cancer apps on the market, ascertaining how accurate theyContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), on Thursday said its viewing centres still enjoyed massive turnout of fans; in spite of the exit of the Super Eagles from the World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State Government had installed World CupContinue Reading
Arrest By Olajide Idowu The Osun Police Command on Thursday arrested the wife of a traditional ruler and two persons suspected to have set ablaze the house of her rival, killing her three-year-old step daughter in the process. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Olafimihan Adeoye, said theContinue Reading
Breaking News: Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Adamu Ciroma is dead. Family sources said the elder statesman died in a Turkish hospital, Abuja, on Thursday after a protracted illness. He was 84 years old. The deceased, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was FinanceContinue Reading
PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/ANGELA PONCE For the first time in history, a transgender woman will be taking part in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant later this year. According to Express UK, Angela Ponce from Spain has won her country’s qualifying rounds against 22 other contestants. She’ll be representing Spain in Miss UniverseContinue Reading
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded in prison a farmer, Kabiru Garuba, for allegedly cutting off the left hand of one Mohammed Haliru, a herdsman. Chief Magistrate Kudirat Yahaya, who ordered that the accused be remanded at the Federal Prison Yard, Oke-Kura, Ilorin, adjourned the caseContinue Reading
The Head of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita has re-emphasized the commitment of the Federal Government to reposition the Nigerian Civil Service for a better and more efficient service delivery in line with the change agenda of the present administration. Mrs. Oyo-Ita stated thisContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ogunmosunle The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, is leading a high- powered delegation consisting of top officials from Federal and State Governments on a one-week Bench Marking and Study visit to Malaysia and Singapore. The visit was part of efforts at achieving global bestContinue Reading
