Mental health experts have urged the House of Representatives to maintain the ban on sachet and small bottled alcoholic drinks, stressing that studies show that high intake is linked to mental health problems, particularly among young people. The psychiatrists stressed…
Kidnapping: Police review issuance of tinted glass permit
The Police headquarters in Abuja on Thursday said it has concluded its review of the issuance of tinted glass permits, previously banned in June 2022. In a bid to enhance national security and curb criminal activities facilitated by the misuse…
US Navy drops ban on sailors putting hands in pockets
The U.S. Navy on Friday eliminated a source of anger and online mockery announcing that it had lifted its ban on sailors keeping their hands in their pockets. “Sailors were authorised to have hands in their pockets when doing so…
Fake certificates: Over 15,000 students affected by ban – NANS begs FG
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Benin Republic, has revealed that over 15,000 students in the country have been affected by the recent ban on schools in the country. The NANS President of the Benin Republic, Ugochukwu Favour made…
Abia to enforce ban on street trading Jan 2024
The Abia State Government said it will commence the enforcement of the ban on street trading in the state from January 2024. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu, made the disclosure in Umuahia while briefing newsmen. Kanu,…
Ultra-marathon runner banned for using car in race
Ultra-marathon runner Joasia Zakrzewski has been banned for 12 months by UK Athletics for using a car in a race. Zakrzewski accepted a medal and trophy for finishing third in the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool 50-mile race on…
American bully XLs will not be culled under ban, says chief vet
There will not be a cull of American bully XLs, the UK’s chief veterinary officer has said, after Rishi Sunak announced the dogs will be banned. Christine Middlemiss said instead there will be an “amnesty”, where owners will have to…
Indian authorities extend internet ban till July 10 in violence-hit state
Local government in India’s northeastern state of Manipur extended the ongoing ban on internet services till July 10, officials have said on Thursday. The ban had been extended owing to the fears of loss of life, damage to property, and…
Utah primary schools ban Bible for ‘vulgarity and violence’
A school district in the US state of Utah has removed the Bible from elementary and middle schools for containing “vulgarity and violence”. The move follows a complaint from a parent that the King James Bible has material unsuitable for…
Austria to ban TikTok on government-issued devices
Government officials and federal politicians in Austria will delete the video-sharing app TikTok from their government-issued phones, as Vienna aims to bar Chinese operating firm from accessing sensitive data. Austria Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner said on Wednesday that for officials and…
