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Russia Includes Yoruba Language In Moscow Schools The Russian government has announced its plans to include three major African languages in the curriculum of selected Moscow schools, in an effort to strengthen ties with the African continent. The announcement was made during a Sputnik international roundtable on Russia-Africa relations, attended by academics from universities in […]
Our attention has been drawn to a widely circulating story on some online media platforms, with the headline “Lagos Lawyer drags AIICO Insurance company to court over breach of contract,” which we find to be sensational and misleading. It is important to clarify that the headline implies that AIICO Insurance breached the contract with its […]
– Congratulates AIGs Aishatu, Olofu On National Honours The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has promoted over 31,000 policemen, as part of his manpower development policy targeted at promoting deserving police officers on the basis of competence, qualification, and length of service. According to a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Force […]
A 23-year-old Assistant Pastor of 1st Reign Christian Ministry has told a Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, sitting in Ikeja, how one, Bishop Daniel Oluwafeyiropo allegedly raped her twice. Oluwafeyiropo is standing trial on an amended three-count charge, bordering on rape and sexual assault, which he had pleaded not guilty. The Assistant Pastor […]
Sterling Bank Plc is to pay the sum of N218,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Eighteen Million Naira) as fines for unfair contract terms, among other offences. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, came down hard on Sterling Bank for reportedly shutting down two of its branches without approval, amongst other offences. Two branches of the Bank […]
– Restates Commitment To Human Capital Development Egbin Power Plc, the largest Power Generating station in Nigeria, has rewarded several employees with cash prizes and gifts worth millions of Naira. The employees were rewarded for their star performances and contributions leading to increased productivity and further growth of the business. The GenCo gave the rewards […]
A Nigeria-based Chinese businessman,Ting Shi, who believes his fundamental human rights – rights to personal liberty, fair hearing and freedom of movement – was allegedly curtailed by the Nigeria Police Zone 2, has dragged the Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos before a Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos. Mr. Shi, who is […]
I could not contain my laughter when I read about the social media controversy over Festus Keyamo’s house in America. For several reasons, it was a relief to me to find out that Keyamo is now a property owner in America, which makes him amenable to the jurisdiction of the United States’ courts. Timeline is […]
