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September 11, 2023

Millions of demonstrators expected at weekend climate protests

The world has already warmed by about 1.1 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times. The past eight years have been the warmest since weather records began. 

CLIMATE PROTESTERS [Credit: CNN]
September 11, 2023

Nine suspects nabbed, remanded for kidnapping UCTH doctor

A magistrates’ court in Calabar ordered that nine men be remanded for kidnapping Ekanem Ephraim, a lead consultant in neurology at UCTH.

Ekanem Ephraim and UCTH
September 11, 2023

Kissing Scandal: Spanish FA chief Rubiales resigns after initial defiance

“After the rapid suspension carried out by FIFA, plus the rest of proceedings open against me, it is evident that I will not be able to return to my position.”

Luis Rubiales kissing Jennifer Hermoso
September 11, 2023

Medical, dental consultants suspend planned nationwide strike

“If the government fails to address these demands at the end of the three months, we will go ahead with our next line of action.”

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
September 11, 2023

Nigeria needs N21 trillion to build 28 million houses, says Shettima

The vice-president stated this on Sunday in Sokoto at the groundbreaking for the construction of a 500-unit housing estate by the Sokoto government.

Kashim Shettima and Lagos Slums
September 8, 2023

SSS agents on illegal duty open fire in Abuja market, hit fashion designer, salesgirl

SSS agents opened fire in the Garki International Market in Abuja, hitting at least two people.

ARMED SSS AGENTS; GARKI INTERNATIONAL MARKET
September 7, 2023

I starved my five-year-old daughter because my pastor said she’s witch, deserved to die: Mother

The mother of the girl, Blessing Wosu, 23, from Akwa Ibom, said she was obeying her pastor’s prophecy

Anambra state
September 7, 2023

Cyberattackers used U.S. firm RayoByte to target Peoples Gazette, other media outlets in Africa, Europe, Asia: Report

The report by the Committee to Project Journalists followed a sprawling global investigation by the Sweden-based Qurium Foundation.

Composite of suppressed journalists used to illustrate the story
September 7, 2023

UNICEF asks FG, states to increase funding to reverse malnutrition

“The states with the highest number of people suffering from food insecurity in Nigeria are Kano and Lagos,” said UNICEF.

malnourished children
September 6, 2023

UNICAL professor drags VC, others to court over sexual assault allegations

The suspended law professor explained that he dragged the VC and others to court to remove his name from the allegations against him.

Cyril Ndifon and UNICAL VC Florence Obi