The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) has called on governments at all levels and the judiciary to ensure strict enforcement of legislative provisions and penalties against incidences of rape and other acts of violence against women and the girl-child. The call followed series of violence perpetuated against women and children in different states in Nigeria during the past …

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The Paris International Agricultural Show (PIAS) has come and gone but the memories and the impact of the summit cannot easily wane. This is because as the world battles the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, economies of the world currently battling to revive in various regions of the world must find solace in agriculture. Thankfully the summit held and ideas were shared …

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Nigerian music legend and reggae icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke also known as Majek Fashek is dead. Majek’s Manager, Omenka Uzoma confirmed the sad news on the late singer’s official Instagram handle on Monday 1st  of June. “Today been having pressure calls, well, it is true that the African No. 1 Legendary ICON has gone to be with the LORD his Maker,” …

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Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo has said that the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) would be held responsible if anything negative happens to the Kogi State citizen it tested positive to the Covid-19 disease. Fanwo who featured on the Africa Independent Television (AIT) Friday night said the state is standing on its statement that it is …

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Ecobank Nigeria has reiterated that its agency banking scheme, also known as Xpress Points, is building entrepreneurs and pushing financial inclusion to the large unbanked and under-banked population in Nigeria. The Ecobank Xpress Point enables eligible Agents to carry out financial transactions on behalf of Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) and earn commission on every transaction processed. The consumer experience is very good as …

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The number of confirmed cases reached 5,959 as of 17 May As of 17 May, a total of 5,959 cases and 182 fatalities have been registered in Nigeria, according to the latest data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The number of confirmed cases reached 5,959 as of 17 May 33,970 samples in total have been tested, up …

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Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured that the state would soon re-open for businesses and other activities as it plans to introduce a ‘Register-To-Open Initiative.’ Recently, some religious organisations expressed worry about re-opening of worship centres since markets which are said to be more rowdy have been operating skeletal services. Meanwhile, to fully reopen businesses and other …

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…narrates how he collapsed and resuscitated in army detention By Okosun Dennis A photojournalist attached to National Wire, an online news platform, Abiodun Omotosho, has relayed his experience during his arrest on Wednesday by the military police. Omotosho who was detained and later released from the military guardroom at the Ikeja Military Cantonment was shocked that the military could attack …

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Property worth millions of Naira this afternoon got destroyed when a wild fire gutted the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling station along college road, Ogba Lagos. According to eye witnesses, a tanker was seen offloading content into the station when the unfortunate incident happened Monday afternoon. There was panic in houses close to the station before fire fighters arrived …

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We all know the situation of things worldwide now, not just in our own immediate community. We know the impact COVID-19 has had on our daily lives and our economy. While people are required to stay at home to slow the spread of the virus or stop it completely, the directive is not very convenient for many Nigerians, especially those …

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