THE Chief John Agboola Odeyemi Annual Lecture has progressively become a rallying point for people of like minds and a veritable platform for scholars to chart the way forward for the preservation of the natural and cultural wealth for the development of the country.

Ibadan—SIX soldiers, including a major, captain and two lieutenants, are currently standing trial before a general court martial at 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, Ibadan, Oyo State, for alleged offences ranging from murder to sexual relationship with spouses of other military personnel.

THE Nigeria French Language Village, (Inter-University Centre for French Studies) Ajara, Badagry has adopted its own anthem. The anthem of the 25 years old institution was formerly unveiled recently by the Director/CEO Prof. Raufu Adebisi. The guest speaker at the occasion was Dr. Ambrose Olutayo Somide of the DAAR Communications. Music consultants for the French Village Anthem were Mr. Bode Atere former Music Instructor, Nigerian Navy School of Music and Rev. Ekpenyong Bassey of Karis Music Ministries.

As the revenue profile of the nation continues to nose dive, Universities across the Country have been called upon to devise a means of shoring up their internally generated revenue and employment generations to complement the agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Kayode Soremekun, made the statement in Oye Ekiti over the weekend while inaugurating a 7-man committee for the establishment of the Faculty of Pharmacy in the University.

Former governorship candidate in Bayelsa State and Chairman of Mosilo Group, Moses Siloko Siasia, has eulogised the virtues of late Musa Umaru Yar’Adua, describing the former president as a sincere and compassionate leader, who sought the best for his citizens.

Justice Centus Nweze of the Supreme Court, has called for the review of training curriculum used in training Nigerian lawyers to enable the country produce young lawyers that will have audience in international courts and foreign jurisdictions.

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group has reviewed the growth made by the bank’s African network in the last 11 years, with a view to providing a platform to reaffirming and emboldening its strategic goals.

Lagos — The Intellectual Property Law Association of Nigeria (IPLAN) and other stakeholders have urged the National Assembly to reform the copyright laws to ensure it meets all the necessary needs in the creative industries. The call was made during the association’s annual general meeting and pre AGM lecture with the Theme: “Intellectual Property Rights and National Development,” which was held in Lagos.

AT last, the much expected Inaugural Lecture of the Segun Adeleye Foundation For Good Leadership In Africa (SAFFGLIA) tagged Africa: The Tragedy of Wrong History as well as launch of the book ‘So Long Too Long Nigeria’ by Mr Segun Adeleye, held at the Afe Babalola Auditorium, University of Lagos.

THURSADAY, April 7, 2016, will remain an important day for popular TV host, Edak Willie as she launched the Edak Willie Empowerment Foundation alongside her book on clean environment for students titled, Environment/Health Handbook.

WORRIED by the spate of killings of innocent Nigerians by Fulani herdsmen, Deputy Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Mr Friday Osanebi, has urged the Federal Government to take practical steps towards curbing the security challenge posed by the herdsmen in parts of the country.

GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and the leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC, have met with warring members of the state House of Assembly, following the impeachment of the Speaker, Victor Edoror and his deputy, Bright Osayande.

GOVERNOR GODWIN Emefiele, last night, began the hosting of several Central Bank governors across Africa to discuss the effects of the exogenous shocks from the global economy on financial systems across the continent.

Even before full launch of digital broadcasting across the country, the Federal Government has netted N1.8 billion from three firms chosen to dis-tribute broadcast signals.

The Chairman of Skye Bank Plc and NATCOM, Dr. Olatunde Ayeni, has dispelled speculations that he has interest in an oil company called Auctus Integrated.