THE number of known cases of sexual abuse of children and adolescents in Germany increased in 2023, according to a police report published on Monday. However, as the police assume that there are a large number of unreported cases of this type of offence; this alone is not an alarming …
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Unidentified gunmen, on Sunday night, opened fire on a patrol vehicle, killing three vigilance operatives and a passerby at Umuaka Community in Njaba Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the incident occurred near the local Afor Umuaka Market and Hilltop Primary School …
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THE Concerned Kogi Citizens Forum has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure full implementation of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in the off-cycle Edo and Ondo elections. The group’s convener, Isaiah Ijele, who made the call on Sunday in Abuja, said that his group was …
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Chief Davidson Alaribe, the 60th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has urged accountants to uphold the profession’s principles while instilling innovation and integrity to help them navigate difficult times. https://newsextra24.com/israeli-generals-low-on-munitions-want-a-truce-in-gaza/ Alaribe made this statement during the investiture of Mr. Olugbenga Daniel Sholarin, FCA, as the …
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THE Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has hinted that the Federal government is set to increase the monthly allowance of corps members once the ongoing negotiations on the new minimum wage are completed. Ahmed also warned corp members against posting camp activities on …
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A yet-to-be-identified man has committed suicide by jumping into the Gbodofon River in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Reports said that the middle-aged man committed suicide about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024. A witness, who identified himself as Muri, said he overheard the man say that he was …
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Uruguay defeated Brazil 4-2 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of Copa America after the game ended goalless on Saturday night. Uruguay, who finished the game with ten players after Nahitan Nandez was sent off in the 74th minute, will face Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina, in their semi-final on …
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THE Big Brother Naija reality show has finally announced the date to kick off its Season 9 edition. The show organisers made the announcement on their official Instagram page on Friday night. According to the graphics posted, the show which would last for 71 days, would kick off on July …
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THE Netherlands scored two second-half goals in seven minutes to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and set up a Euro 2024 semi-final clash with England. Samet Akaydin sent Turkey ahead in the first half but Stefan de Vrij headed the Netherlands level and Murt Muldur turned …
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THE Federal Government has threatened to file a lawsuit against Daily Trust Newspaper for what it described as falsehood and inciting journalism. The newspaper had reported that the Nigerian government signed the Samoa Agreement to promote LGBTQ in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed the …
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