Four million refugee children in the world do not attend school and the total has increased dramatically, the UN High Commission for Refugees said in a report released on Wednesday.
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British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has said she had an excellent time in Nigeria and hopes to see increased trade and investment between Nigeria and the UK.
Eight people were killed and 95 houses burnt when attackers invaded Abonong and Zayit communities in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The British Prime Minister, who arrived the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport at about 4:30pm, was received by the Governor; Deputy Governor, Dr. Oluranti Adebule; Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello; and Special Adviser, Overseas Affairs and Investment, Prof. Ademola Abass
The bridge, which links the state with Kebbi and Sokoto States, collapsed on Monday after a downpour.
Gwandu said that the police had set up human rights desks in all the 36 states and FCT, assuring that the complaints would be treated with despatch by the Force Headquarters.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the rain which started at about 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, did not stop until about noon.
Tuggar said at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday that Merkel would be coming with a business delegation to explore investment opportunities in Nigeria.
Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, said for the nation’s fight against terrorism and other crimes to succeed, all hands must be on deck to support the Nigerian army and related security agencies.
The screening and approval of the nominees followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Tim Owhefere, and was seconded by Daniel Yingi, representing Burutu I Constituency in the Assembly, during plenary in Asaba.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has concluded plans to expand its Visa-On-Arrival counters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos to accommodate the influx of foreigners arriving into the country through the airport.
Adamawa is among the Cocoa producing states in the country.
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has arrived at FMDQ Security Exchange building, Victoria Island, Lagos, for a meeting with the Nigerian business community.
The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Suleiman Nazif, had told newsmen after a closed door meeting on Tuesday that the Joint Panel had established a subcommittee that will look into the INEC budget for 2019 elections and meet today (Wednesday).
Falana said this in a paper he presented on Wednesday at the 2018 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Abuja.
The Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau and the Bureau Enquêtes-Accidents of Benin Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on accident investigation.
Elegbe spoke to the 81 finalists of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition during the InterswitchSPAK Masterclass 1.0, held in Lagos on August 27, 2018.
The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, on Wednesday afternoon arrived the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, as part of her visit to Lagos State, where she is billed to spend time with victims of modern slavery during her brief stay in the nation’s commercial hub.
Police said one person was shot dead and foreign-owned shops were looted as violence erupted in the South African township of Soweto on Wednesday.
Ebonyi Government on Wednesday announced the indefinite suspension of Local Government Area Development Centre Co-ordinators in Ebonyi South senatorial district for alleged financial misconduct.