State of the Nation: Nigeria is bleeding in many parts— Afenifere
By Dapo Akinrefon – Lagos THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenfere, Tuesday, x-rayed the state of the polity and declared that Nigeria is bleeding in many parts as a result of the challenges bedeviling it. In a communiqué issued at the end of its meeting at Ogbo-Ijebu, the country home of its leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, […]
Measles outbreak in Cameroon kills 4 ― Official
A measles outbreak has killed four people in Cameroon, according to a report on Tuesday by the expanded immunisation program of the country’s Ministry of Public Health. About 200 people were infected with the disease, according to the ministry. Seven out of the 10 regions of the Central African nation have been affected by the […]
Empower more women in sustainable agriculture, NAWE tells govts, Int’l agencies
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja THE Nigeria Association of Women Entrepreneurs, NAWE, has called on government at all levels and international agencies to encourage more women in sustainable agriculture. This was as the group charged the federal government to prepare a bill to send to the National Assembly that allows women to own land officially […]
Rewarding excellence at the 2021 Access bank group CEo awards
The 2021 Access Bank Group CEO Awards held recently to reward individuals who have showed commitment and hard work towards the growth of the Bank. The virtual event themed ‘Building Global Leadership’ provided a platform to celebrate outstanding performance and drive the Bank’s ‘One People, One Culture’ ideology across the Group. With footprints in affiliates […]
Measles outbreak in Cameroon kills 4 — Official
A measles outbreak has killed four people in Cameroon, according to a report on Tuesday by the expanded immunisation program of the country’s Ministry of Public Health
FG, Tech4Dev to create skilled power for 36,000 young Nigerians by 2022
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor FEDERAL government, in a renewed effort to utilize the army of unemployed youths for nation building, has engaged a non-governmental outfit, Tech4Dev, known for driving technology for social change and development initiatives, in a partnership that will hand over 360 Nigerian youths, different skilled expertise every year. The synergy is […]
Robbers rob corpers lodge in Osun; cart away valuables, injure six persons
About six serving corps members were reportedly injured as armed robbers attacked their lodge around Dada Estate, Osogbo, Osun state capital during a night vigil and carted away valuables.
How Delta monarchs reconciled warring Igbide, Emede communities
…Drafted feuding towns to reinforce desecrated 1987 traditional peace oath …Delta govt, villagers applaud Owhorode of Olomu -led peace team By Ochuko Akuopha AN air of conviviality pervaded the secretariat of Isoko Development Union, IDU, Oleh, Delta State, last week, as the apex socio-cultural organization of Isoko nation and traditional rulers from Urhobo and Isoko […]
Street Foodz Naija: Peak yoghurt supports young foodpreneurs with seed money
The second edition of fast rising Street Foodz Naija, a docu-reality TV series powered by Foodbay TV and officially refreshed by Peak Yoghurt, from the stable of Friesland Campina WAMCO, recently ended in Lagos with the cash prize of N2 million won by Fajana Oluwafemi (La Krim). The TV show which is focused on celebrating […]
Obama why! Davido mourns his Road Manager
By Benjamin Njoku Popstar, Davido, has expressed deep shock over the sudden demise of his road manager, Habeeb Uthman popularly known as Obama DMW. Reacting to Obama’s demise via one of his Instagram pages, the music sensation wrote “Obama why? Obama what?’ Obama DMW reportedly died of suspected cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning. He was […]
NDPHC completes work on 330/132/33KV Lafia sub-station
By Sebastine Obasi Construction work on the 330/132/33KV sub-station project in Lafia, Nasarawa State, being built by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Ltd, has been completed with the project due for commissioning soon, the Executive Director Networks, NDPHC, Mr. IfeOluwa Oyedele, has stated. Oyedele while inspecting the project, said work as designed originally […]
