Foreign
UN condemns abduction of Zamfara schoolgirls
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the reported abduction of 317 schoolgirls in Zamfara.
Author: Edith Ike-Eboh
General News
Abduction: Zamfara Govt closes all boarding schools
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has announced the closure of all boarding schools in the state to prevent activities of insurgents.
Foreign
Khashoggi: U.S. imposes visa ban on 76 Saudis
The United States on Friday slapped a visa ban on 76 Saudi individuals in what it calls the “Khashoggi Ban”.
Education
USAID donates textbook in local language to pupils in Oyo
USAID has donated over 10,000 textbooks tagged: ‘Je Ka kawe’ (let’s read) to pupils in Oyo State to promote mother tongue.
General News
Logout Boko Haram: NGO, EU handover 325 houses to Borno govt. for IDPs
An International humanitarian organisation, Mercy Corps, in collaboration with EU, has handed over 325 two-bedroom houses for IDPs.
Health
Foundation seeks inclusion of persons with disabilities in all human endeavours
DSFN has urged the Federal Government to develop a legislative framework for total inclusion of persons with disabilities in all works.
Business
Firm evolves mechanism to enhance gender development
An investment promotion firm, Compass Global Business Services, says it has evolved mechanism to enhance gender development.
Economy/Business
OPEC mourns Yamani, Ex- Energy Minister of Saudi Arabia
OPEC has offered its deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani of Saudi Arabia.
Politics
UK APC chapter pledges continuous support for Gov. Akeredolu
The United Kingdom chapter of APC has pledged that it will continue to support the administration of Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state.
Judiciary
Businessman in court for allegedly damaging neighbour’s windscreen
A 55-year-old businessman, John Augustine, has appeared in a Grade I Area Court, for allegedly destroying his neighbour’s windscreen.