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International Women’s Day: UNICEF expresses concern about state of undernourished children, women
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the number of undernourished adolescent girls and women in Nigeria aged 15 to 49 years increased from 5.6 million in 2018 to 7.3 million in 2021.
Veteran actor Fadeyi Oloro dies at 66
Veteran actor Ojo Arowosafe aka Baba Fadeyi Oloro has died at 66.
How Buhari, Tinubu, Oyedepo, others celebrated Pastor Adeboye at 81
It was another celebration time and a day of honour for the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye as top government officials, dignitaries from all walks of life, gospel musicians, and followers of the church across the country made his 81st birthday celebration a memorable one.
Son of late General Abacha, Abdullahi dies at 36
Abdullahi Sani Abacha, a son of Nigeria’s late former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has been confirmed dead aged 36.
Chrisland School Girl: Tears as 12 -year-old Whitney Adeniran is buried, autopsy reveals she died of electrocution
It was an emotional scene, yesterday, as Whitney Adeniran, the 12-year-old student of Chrisland International School, who died on February 9, 2023, during the school’s inter-house sports activities at Agege Stadium, Lagos State, was being laid to rest.
Buhari salutes Pastor Adeboye at 81
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined leaders and members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in celebrating the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 81st birthday.
Popular Lagos auto dealer, Lanre Shittu is dead
The popular Lagos auto dealer and Chairman of Lanre Shittu Group, Alhaji Rasaq Olanrewaju Shittu, is dead.
Lateef Femi Okunnu: Icon, Legend and Statesman at 90
They don’t come better than Alhaji Lateef Femi Okunnu. He is defined by many things: love for family and country, commitment to education, affection for Lagos, passion for the legal profession, and devotion to Islam. He is a Nigerian nationalist of the progressive bent, one who is a shaper of several landmarks in the history of the country, whether political or infrastructural. Everything he has done, and still does, is always with a touch of finesse, passion, and with dedication. He is sui generis, simply in a class of his own. As he marks his 90th birthday today, the foremost lawyer remains an inspiration to generations past and present, with his testimony of integrity, excellence and diligence.
Nigeria wins International Arts Competition in India
Nigeria on Friday emerged winner of the Surajkund International Arts and Crafts Festival in India.
Disquiet in Imo Zoo over alleged relocation of animals to Jos
An atmosphere of pandemonium overtook the Imo zoo in Owerri over an alleged relocation of the zoo’s animals to Jos, the capital of the plateau.