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Kate says do not ‘judge or criticise’ addicts ahead of Addiction Awareness Week

Addiction Awareness Week which begins on Saturday and this year has the theme ‘addiction affects everyone but recovery...

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National Trust announces 49 good causes that will receive Sycamore Gap saplings

Seedlings have been grown from the tree beside Hadrian’s Wall which was illegally felled....

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Australian Senate approves social media ban on under-16s

SYDNEY - Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its Senate approved the world’s strictest...

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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt split battle takes $500 million twist

LOS ANGELES - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who were once known as Hollywood’s golden couple, are now making headlines...

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Empathy with ‘sad’ bananas compels shoppers to reduce food waste, research shows

Faced with a pile of loose, unsold single bananas, retailers can motivate customers to buy overlooked fruit by giving it...

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Patrick Stephenson: Man accused of murdering Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy makes first appearance in Supreme Court

The man accused of murdering a missing Ballarat mother has made his first appearance in Victoria’s Supreme Court since...

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Brendan Rogers hoping to delay Derry return as Slaughtneil eye Ulster Hurling glory

The dual star was Man-of-the-Match as Slaughtneil defeated Cushendall after extra-time to book their place in the provin...

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UNICEF laments rising ante-natal deaths in Bauchi

The United Nations International Children’s Education Fund, has lamented the high rate of death during anti-natal in B...

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Private varsities deserve TETFund, student loan – Ex-UI VC

A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Abel Olayinka, has called for a review of the legislation pr...

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Keep police in the pension scheme

POLICE retirees are being set up for untold privations with the campaign in the National Assembly to enact legislation t...

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Kwarapoly, IITA partner on women in agric, launches WATEA project

The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an inclusive educational e...

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Rural sports devt, tool for societal growth, says Namadi

Jigawa State is poised to be coming a sports hub, courtesy of Governor Umar Namadi’s commitment to the development of ...

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UNDP counsels security agents on counter insurgency operations

In a bid to strengthen security and build community resilience in the North-East part of the country, the United Nations...

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FG, 36 states unite to end Neglected Tropical Diseases

The Federal Government, alongside health commissioners from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, has...

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N-HYPPADEC empowers 705 Kogi youths with start-up kits

The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Development Commission has distributed start-up kits worth millions of naira ...

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Plateau awaits payment of FG N10bn support for displaced communities

There was anxiety within the several communities attacked by gunmen in Plateau State on Wednesday as the victims and oth...

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Kaduna gov receives repentant bandits, reopens market

Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani, on Thursday, received the first set of repentant bandits in Birnin-Gwari and reopened t...

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Absence of data affecting interventions in education sector – FG

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the country lacks coordinated, verifiable, and authentic data on all as...

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Police arrest suspected ķillers of govt photographer in Niger

The Niger State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers for killing a photographer, Zaccheaus Salawudee...

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Jigawa education college staff get N17m allowance

The Jigawa State College of Education has commenced payment of the outstanding allowances of its casual workers. Arewa P...

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What is un-Yoruba is un-Yoruba

Last Friday, I stated that I wondered if any Oyo Yoruba person could disregard other tribes without disregarding a certa...

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Chinese contractor delivers P’Harcourt-Aba railway

The Federal Government on Thursday officially took delivery of the completed Port Harcourt-Aba section of the Eastern Na...

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Oyo partners ICAN to fight corruption

The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency, on Thursday, said the agency would partner with the Institute of Chartered Account...

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Corruption, state capture: Festering cancers

TWO cancers – corruption and state capture – are ravaging Nigeria, leaving it sapped and unable to look after its pe...

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Pepsi brings back 60cl bottle

Pepsi Nigeria has unveiled the revamped 60cl Long Throat Bottle, marking its return with a campaign themed “Big Big Ti...

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Consulate celebrates $11.3bn Nigeria-US trade growth

The United States Consulate in Lagos has celebrated the growing impact of the American Business Council on Nigeria-US bi...

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Lottery industry contributes N200bn to GDP – Abbas

The Nigerian lottery industry added over N200bn to the country’s Gross Domestic Product in 2023, according to the Spea...

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Keep digging until you find water

Throughout life, I’ve read many times in the Good Book the story of a man called Isaac who, like many people you and I...

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APC chieftain gifts Gombe cyclist car, cash for trending feat

A Gombe man, Shamsuddeen Garba, also known as ‘Dan Small’, who recently trended for embarking on a journey to Abuja ...

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Lagos to tackle youth unemployment with tech skills

The Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board has reiterated its commitment to equipping young people with es...

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Non-oil exports can boost economic prosperity – Dangote

The Dangote Group has hailed Nigeria’s non-oil exportation potential, noted its investments, and called for a focus on...

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Stop taxes on export grants, MAN urges govt

Nigerian exporters in the manufacturing sector have called on the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke...

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Dismiss witchcraft allegations, seek medical care – Benue NMA boss

The Benue State Chairperson of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr Amina Onyewuchi, has advised Nigerians to refrain fr...

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Job creation not part of my mandate — Labour minister

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, on Thursday, said Nigerians expecting his ministry to provide...

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Osun APC scores Adeleke low, dismisses Obasanjo’s commendation

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke’s performance, describ...

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Victims pile up in Perth’s shot-hole borer war. But is there another way?

The polyphagous shot-hole borer is about the size of a sesame seed, but if it finds a tree it likes it can rapidly multi...

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Trimmer, Stewart take top running honors in Turkey Trot

Over 650 runners and walkers braved the raw weather conditions on a chilly, rainy Thanksgiving morning to compete in the...

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Copy_[Well-curated] Red-hot jazz bar, LoL fanfest and Christmas market at Lotte

Live Jazz Bar in Cheongdam Enjoy a live performance with some of the city's best food at Chungdam Nine, a jazz bar locat...

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[Box office] Movies in theaters this week

“Wicked” (US) Opened Nov. 20 Musical/Fantasy Directed by Jon M. Chu Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), a green-skinned outcast...

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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul collaborates with Hublot The Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, located in Jongno-gu, central Seoul, is ...

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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

10,000 mums at Hallim Park Hallim Park on Jeju Island, known for showcasing different flower varieties each month, is hi...

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Hydrogen export plan could make Scotland world leader in industry, says minister

SCOTLAND'S new hydrogen export plan can make it become a world leader in producing the zero carbon fuel, according to th...

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Cost of using rapid EV chargers ‘stubbornly high’ – report

Prices for public rapid charging of electric vehicles (EVs) remain “stubbornly high”, new figures show....

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130 facilities in Fiji lack internet – World Bank

As many as a hundred and thirty health facilities across Fiji remain disconnected from the internet. This was revealed b...

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Why Cremia Softcream Is One of Japan’s Must-Try Desserts

Soft-serve ice cream, or “softcream,” as it’s called in Japanese, is one of the country’s most ubiquitous and be...

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Drivers still paying too much for fuel, says competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said fuel margins remained higher than historic levels, and it remained conc...

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Santa’s Workshop returns to Uniontown Mall

Victor Molek loves Christmas. So, as the owner of a storefront in the Uniontown Mall, he looks forward to seeing the hol...

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Where To Eat and Drink in Sawara, Chiba

Sawara, a charming town in Chiba Prefecture, is beloved for its well-preserved Edo-era streets and traditional merchant ...

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Letters to The Province: Everyone loves Harold Snepsts

Re: The man, the legend, the moustache: Canucks fans have not forgotten Harold Snepsts I really enjoyed Steve Ewen’s a...

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Cueist claims first tournament win after county title success

Dorset Open snooker champion Carl Davies has had another day to remember on the green baize....

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'Tough test' expected against former boss O'Neil: Cook

Lewis Cook is expecting a tough tactical test against former Cherries boss Gary O’Neil’s Wolverhampton Wanderers....

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Trump's plans for the economy may prove disappointing

President-elect Donald Trump's victory was likely due to one major issue: the economy....

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Woman, 95, forced to wait five hours on a 'freezing' pavement for an ambulance

Furious residents said they felt 'helpless' after a 95-year-old woman was forced to wait on the pavement for over five h...

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Rededication and ribbon-cutting ceremony set for North Attleboro library

NORTH ATTLEBORO -- There will be a rededication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday to mark the nearly completed renov...

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Ian Rankin’s Rebus returns to the stage at Poole’s Lighthouse

Rebus by Ian Rankin is returning, but as a stage production visiting The Lighthouse in Poole on November 26....

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Dorset boxer White wins inaugural U19 world title

Boxer Ruby White isn't just here to take part, she's here to take over....

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PPC leader joins campaign in Cloverdale-Langley City byelection

Bernier will be the second leader scheduled to campaign with a local candidate...

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One of UK's most successful country acts to play in Poole

One of the UK’s most successful country acts will perform in Poole....

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Enriching experiences: Opportunity Center's 'Fill the Tank' fundraiser aims to promote community integration, raise funds for vehicle costs

For well over two decades, Gina Gray has had the pleasure of getting to know numerous participants with the Opportunity ...

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'Terrible floods not just due to climate change'

The terrible floods that we are witnessing right across all parts of the country are immediately being attributed solely...