Some workers of the Lagos State University have petitioned Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and kicked against the recommendation made by the institution’s Vice-Chancellor Selection Committee, saying “a man without a PhD cannot confer PhD degrees on students”. In the petition, the workers under the banner of Concerned Staff of LASU urged Governor Sanwo-Olu, who is the […]

as Governor commissions Obasanjo’s aquaculture project James Ogunnaike Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed plans by his administration to have an agro-allied based airport to aid the development of the state as a destination of choice for agriculture in Nigeria. Abiodun, who spoke during the inauguration of Agbeloba Aquaculture Hub in Owiwi, Obafemi-Owode […]

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The FCT Administration has told shop owners to choose between complying with COVID-19 guidelines or having their business premises shut as part of measures to contain the pandemic. Head, Media and Public Enlightenment of the FCT Ministerial Enforcement Task team on COVID-19 Regulations, Ikharo Attah issued the warning while monitoring the […]

By Sola Ogundipe BABY Omoike Omozokpia Shalom  needs help fast. The two-month-old infant was born with a serious heart deformity and requires urgent corrective surgery. According to Shalom’s mother, he requires N7.5 million to undergo corrective surgery at the Apollo Hospital, Chennai, India. “The problem was discovered at birth,” she recounted to Good Health Weekly […]

By Sola Ogundipe One issue that is occupying people’s minds this festive period and the new year is how to safely celebrate the season in the wake of the COVID-19 second wave of infections that has enveloped the world. If you are planning to meet people over the festive season, there are many ways you […]

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has charged the Federal Government to quickly draw an economic recovery plan and policies that could alleviate suffering among Nigerians. He also stressed the need to aggressively pursue emancipation programme for youths to address insecurity in the country. This is contained in a Christmas/New […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday charged Nigerians to work hard and pray for the success of the country in the coming year 2021. Obasanjo said this at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on his 2021 message to Nigerians. For Nigeria to experience the desired […]

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has urged churches in the country to follow strictly the COVID-19 protocols and additional directives by the relevant state government authorities as they prepare for the crossover night service. Ayokunle, who noted that the second wave of the COVID-19 was fast-spreading, […]

By Luminous Jannamike  The President of, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has urged churches in the country to follow strictly the COVID-19 protocols and additional directives by the relevant state government authorities as they prepare for the crossover night service.  Ayokunle, who noted that the second wave of the COVID-19 was fast-spreading, […]

Delta Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment towards the completion of the Agro-industrial Park at Ogwashi-Uku. Okowa made this known on Tuesday while inaugurating Council Road, Ogwashi-Uku, constructed by his administration, and said that the Agro-Industrial Park was one the star projects of the government. The governor stated that his administration had […]

The Nigerian Stock Exchange reopened trading on Tuesday after the  holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations with the All-Share Index crossing 39,000 mark. Specifically, the All-Share Index which opened at 38,800.01 inched higher by 310.16 points or 0.80 per cent to close at 39,110.17. Also, the market capitalisation rose by N167 billion to […]

to commence community policing By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Police Command in Kaduna state has trained and handed over 272 police constabulary constables to the Kaduna State Government for the commencement of Community Policing across the state. While speaking at the reviewing of the passing out parade of the constabulary, Governor Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai of Kaduna […]

A Coalition of 92 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), led by Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness(CCLCA), has blamed Nigerian politicians for the current security challenges facing the country.  Dr. Nwambu Gabriel, Director-General, CCLCA, and Convener of the coalition said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. READ ALSO:Electricity sector records mixed performance […]

By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has vowed to shut down motors parks in Rivers State and its environs that flouts extant COVID-19 protocol. The FRSC Sector Commander in Rivers State, Salisu Galadunci, who spoke with newsmen in Port Harcourt, the State capital, said every of the rules was aimed at […]

By Festus Ahon, Asaba A fatal accident, involving a Luxurious bus and a Toyota Sienna, Tuesday claimed 15 lives at Alifekede, along the busy Benin/Onitsha expressway in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State. A reliable source said the Luxurious bus ran over the Sienna car which was reportedly driving against traffic, lamenting that the […]