The First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, yesterday in Abuja explained that she was in the United Kingdom for about two months for medical attention on the advice of her doctor. Aisha, who arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 5am yesterday aboard British Airways, explained that after an initial medical trip to the UK, she […]
An ensemble of some of Nigeria’s biggest entertainers, thronged Terra Kulture, to witness one of the biggest Broadway musical nights for Sound Sultan’s Jungle Story 2 . The show, a sequel to a widely enjoyed debut in 2018, was produced by Naija Ninja productions and supported by the MTN Foundation as part of its Arts […]
Twenty-five years ago more than 30,000 women from 200 countries arrived in Beijingfor the World Conference on Women determined to recognise the rights of women and girls as human rights. What started as global women’s movements campaigning for sexual and reproductive health rights, political participation and equal pay, to name a few, expanded to movements […]
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to Lagos residents to be patient as he plans to resume work on Lagos roads by November. Speaking yesterday in Lago, Sanwo-Olu said the potholes have remained unfixed due to persistent rains in the city. He said: “We came on May 29, and rain started in April […]
A radio station in Liberia, Roots FM was shut down by the country’s government for criticizing President George Weah yesterday. The radio station is owned by Henry Costa (who is one of the leaders of a group that organised a large anti-government street protest ) was accused of inciting violence. Armed police riot unit surrounded […]
For the love of good music and the artistes that makes them, providing them with both the voice and the platform to showcase their talents to the world, a new Record Label; Hot Sounds Records launches in Lagos Nigeria. Hot Sounds Records (HSR) is a record label that focuses on investing in the music and […]
Work that is interesting and fulfilling is good for mental health, but a negative working environment or work-related stressors can lead to physical and mental health problems. It is important for employers and others in positions of responsibility in the workplace to put in place measures to promote the good mental health of their employees, […]
Yesterday, the Nigerian senate revisited the sexual harassment bill sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta Central) and passed by the Eighth Senate. The Bill, which was introduced in October 2016, prohibits any form of sexual relationship between lecturers and their students and prescribes jail term of up to five years for those who engage […]
Six weeks after Folasade Ogunniyi, was knocked into the lagoon while working as a street sweeper on the Third Mainland Bridge, her family is yet to receive the promised N45,000 compensation by the Highway Manager, which was her three months salary. Folasade’s body was recovered from the lagoon under the bridge on Friday, August 23, […]
