SIJ Foundation gives 300 scholarship
In its quest to see the less privilege get access to education, SIJ Foundation has awarded scholarship to 300 students. President of the foundation, Oluwashola Jimmy Idiagbon, said the 300 scholarship was specifically given to students in Kwara State metropolis. Idiagbon, a protégé of former governor, Senator Bukola Saraki, handed over the scholarship to the students, varying from kindergarten to senior secondary.
Perchstone & Graeys annual business forum holds in India
The 2015 edition of Perchstone & Graeys India Nigeria Business Forum (INBF) was designed to widen the space of commercial opportunities and deepen the exchange of best practices between Nigeria and India.
Shell Cup: Semifinal draw takes centre stage
The semifinal draw of this year’s Shell Cup football competition takes place today in Lagos.
‘We have to work together to uplift our alma mater’
Successful individuals have been urged to assist in uplifting their alma maters so that schools will continue to impact positively in the lives of students and the communities.
Govt withdraws charges against child bride
The Kano State government has dropped murder charges against a 14-year-old girl, who reportedly killed her husband.
Coalition canvasses safe delivery for rescued pregnant girls, women
“They also refuted the earlier claim which put the number of pregnant women at 214, since pregnancy tests were yet to be carried out on the women.” According to Okonkwo, another member of the group who resides in Yola, Adamawa State, noted that at present the rescued victims lack the bare necessities of life such as clothing, food, water and shelter. “One would think that these should be the immediate concern of any philanthropic group instead of focusing on a campaign for abortion while these victims remain in need.
