For Lagos communities, a time to cheer, courtesy of lawmaker’s lifeline

For Lagos communities, a time to cheer, courtesy of lawmaker’s lifeline

Governor Babatunde of Lagos state has often passionately made a case for well to do individuals and corporate organisations to give back to the society and in the process complement government’s efforts at enhancing the quality of lives of the citizenry, particularly the masses. This was a request that Otunba Yomi Ogunnusi, an Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, member in the Federal House of Representatives recently heeded and acted upon.
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Ifeanyi Uba: Court stops Access Bank, Coscharis

Ifeanyi Uba: Court stops Access Bank, Coscharis

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained Access Bank Plc and Coscharis Motors Ltd from interfering with properties belonging to Capital Oil and Gas Ltd and its CEO, Mr. Ifeanyi Ubah pending the determination of a suit filed by the plaintiffs.

Lagos directs property owners along highways to paint them

Lagos directs property owners along highways to paint them

Property owners along major highways, high streets and roads in Lagos State have been advised to commence immediate paintings of such structures/properties to complement the ongoing state wide beautification projects and the seasonal decorations in preparation for the yuletide celebrations.

The State and demand for State police

The State and demand for State police

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THE recent resurgence of demand for state police stems from observed security lapses or deficit at the Federal level. The introduction of this column will consist of appreciation of a sample of opinion advocating or opposing the proposal.

Diamond Bank exposes new logo, refocuses

Diamond Bank exposes new logo, refocuses

Signages, Logos are widespread. We hardly notice them. That is until we are looking for one. We do not realise their effect on us, which is one reason they are so effective.

Ugborodo killings: Community calls for  prosecution of culprits

Ugborodo killings: Community calls for prosecution of culprits

THE entire Ugborodo community, yesterday, called on the security authorities to fish out and prosecute all those involved in the killing of some Ugborodo youths at Otumara near Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, Flow Station in the creeks of Warri South-West Council area of Delta State.

Nigerian scientists proffer way forward for medical research

Nigerian scientists proffer way forward for medical research

NIGERIAN researchers have voted to pursue the ideals of translational research for the benefit of patients in the country. Expressing this desire to strengthen medical research capacity during the 3rd International Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Yaba, Lagos, with the theme: “Strengthening Health Research Capacity in Africa: The Challenges”.they stressed that focusing on translational research would provide appropriate drugs, treatment and ensure better patient outcomes.

NHF promotes physical activity for good health

NHF promotes physical activity for good health

As cardiovascular diseases continued to ravage communities’ worldwide, appropriate exercise has been identified as key to promoting good health as well as keeping the six major risk factors of heart disease at bay. T

Encomiums as Innoson boss bags platinum awards

Encomiums as Innoson boss bags platinum awards

A broad based umbrella organiastion of “Ndigbo in Lagos” has given a platinum award to Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman and CEO, Innoson Group of companies in recognition of his outstanding visible investments in Igbo land and job creation among Nigerian youths.

Lanre Shittu to unveil Sany Construction Equipment

Lanre Shittu to unveil Sany Construction Equipment

Disclosing this to Vanguard Motoring recently in his Lagos office, along Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, the Group Executive Director, Lanre Shittu Motors, Mr. Taiwo Shittu said “having tested the Sany products in Nigeria over the last one year, we have found it good enough to finally unveil it into the Nigerian market.

Pink Pearl Foundation seeks support against cancer

Pink Pearl Foundation seeks support against cancer

With the incidence of cancer constantly on the increase, the role of advocacy has once again been highlighted as a tool to fight the scourge. This call was made last week when Pink Pearl Foundation, a cervical and breast cancer advocacy charity organisation, hosted its supporters and volunteers to a 5th Anniversary cocktail, tagged, “The Pink Issue”.

FG tasks FRSC on Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Lokoja expressways

FG tasks FRSC on Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Lokoja expressways

Minister of Works, Arc Mike Onolememe has charged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to further extend the frontiers of its operations under the World bank-assisted Safe Corridor projects, to include some notable critical routes on the nation’s highways such as the Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Lokoja roads.

Cancer fighter: Top cancer-forming foods to avoid

Cancer fighter: Top cancer-forming foods to avoid

Trans Fatty Acids Trans fats are essentially artifi cial fats that have been chemically altered to resemble saturated fats. Trans fats are typically found in shortening, margarine and the majority of commercially baked goods and snack foods.

Delta govt, Pfizer take PCV 13 immunisation to flood camps

Delta govt, Pfizer take PCV 13 immunisation to flood camps

To curtail effects of pneumonia and other pneumococcal disorders in the country, the Delta State government in collaboration with Pfizer Nigeria Ltd, are vaccinating 2,000 children with the pneumococcal vaccine, PCV 13, in the Asaba, Kwale and Isoko camps for flood victims in the state.