Religion, culture responsible for child abuse – Group

A Kaduna-based NGO, All Children Charity International Foundation, has attributed the high rate of child abuse in the country to religion and cultural practices.

The Executive Director of the foundation, Mrs Ranti Daudu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Wednesday that these two issues should be addressed to reduce the trend.

A shocking incident in which a man was forced according to tradition to have s*x with the wife while all family members watched has caused outrage on social media.

A shocking family tradition captured on camera showing how a husband and wife had their first s*x while members of their family watch on has sent social media on meltdown. The odd incident took place in Woodlands New Town.

NYSC urges prospective Corps Members to be patient

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to the 2016 Stream 2 Batch A prospective Corps Members to be patient following delay in their mobilization. The NYSC Director of Information in Oyo State, Mr Stephen Bankole made the appeal in an interview in Ibadan.

Scientists detect pest disease on maize

A Soil Scientists, Prof. Lateef Taiwo and his team at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan, have detected Armyworms devastating maize farms around South-West ecology.

Bricklayer kills friend for refusing to charge phone

A bricklayer, Demola Wasiu, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly killing his friend, Lekan Omotosho, 27.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Wasiu, an indigene of Ede, Osun State, stabbed the Ogun State indigene in the armpit after he refused to charge his phone for him.

Drug producers to brainstorm on health care June 2

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has announced plans for its biennial forum slated for June 2, 2016, in Abuja.

The group said the 2016 edition would focus on the development of an innovative approach to address the challenges in the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria.

Jonathan shocked me by conceding easily, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he never expected that former President Goodluck Jonathan would concede defeat so easily after the March 2015 presidential election.

He said it was unbelievable that Jonathan, who had spent 16 years in public offices ranging from deputy governor and state governor to being vice-president and president, could throw in the towel like that.