In December 1981, Lazarus Ogbonnaga Ukeje a native of Umuahia, Abia State though resident in Lagos, died intestate with real property in Lagos State. Following his death, his wife and first son applied for letters of administration over his estate…
UN to work with governors to advance girl-child education – Resident coordinator
UN Resident Coordinator to Nigeria Mathias Schmale said in Abuja the global body “is committed to working closely with state governors to advance education of the girl-child”. Schmale said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Malala Yousafzai marries pak cricket coach Asser in UK
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and her partner Asser have announced their wedding on social media. The girls’ education activist and Asser held their nikkah ceremony at home in Britain’s Birmingham. Announcing the life event, Ms Yousafzai tweeted, “Today marks a…
‘We don’t need their prize’: Myanmar defiant as Amnesty pulls Suu Kyi award (Guardian)
Myanmar authorities and citizens leapt to the defence of Aung San Suu Kyi Tuesday after Amnesty International stripped her of its top award over indifference to atrocities committed against Rohingya Muslims, doubling down on support for the civilian leader in…
Nobel winner Malala visits hometown in Pakistan for first time since shooting (Reuters)
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai visited her hometown in Pakistan’s Swat Valley on Saturday for the first time since she was shot by a Taliban gunman as a teenager, two security officials and a family friend said. Roads leading to…
