Seymour Aviation apologises for car park security breach
…says multi-level car park still the safest place to park By Lawani Mikairu Seymour Aviation, operator of the multi- level car park at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, has apologized to the owner of the car that had its side mirror removed at the car park. This is just as Seymour said the car […]
Sen Theodore Orji awards 240 undergraduates scholarships, says Education is Bedrock of National Development
The Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Theodore Ahamefule Orji has said that education is the bedrock of national growth and development.
ALAT by Wema emerges 2021 most outstanding digital bank brand
It was another recognition for Nigeria’s first fully digital bank, ALAT by Wema, as it bagged the ‘Most Outstanding Digital Bank Brand of the Year Award’ at the 2021 Brandcom Awards. The Brandcom Awards celebrates and honours brands, agencies, and notable individuals in the brands and marketing communications industry who have distinguished themselves with tangible […]
Covid-19: Between religion, science and common sense
By Sunny Ikhioya It is becoming increasingly confusing: people do not know which camp to pitch tent between the supernatural and natural, reality and myth, empiricism versus faith and science against religion. You can feel, touch, smell, taste and see with science, but religion is in the realm of ‘invisible reality‘. We have witnessed waves […]
Why I set up scholarship scheme for indigent students-Onyejiocha, Reps’ deputy chief whip
…recalls she starved, couldn’t pay fees at IMT, UNN …asks Nigerians to stop pursuing money and reconnect to God By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Nkiruka Onyejocha has said that her past life of abject poverty and penury compelled her to setting up a scholarship scheme for indigent students. […]
COVID-19 vaccination, Nigerian workers and public health [opinion]
By Yerima Peter Tarfa TODAY the world is facing a serious public health crisis, seen as the worst after the flu pandemic of 1918. Since the outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus in Wuhan, in Hubei Province of China, back in October 2019, the world has never been the same again. The very contagious disease […]
Court remands 4 men for alleged unlawful possession of firearms
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered that four men be remanded in a correctional centre for alleged unlawful possession of firearms. The police charged Bashiru Shittu, 39; Hassan Omobolaji, 38; Korode Oguntoyinbo, 22 and Abiodun Benson, 23 with conspiracy, belonging to an unlawful society and illegal possession of firearms. Magistrate A.S Odusanya, […]
I was accused of supplying arms to militants —Uche Nwosu
What happened to Nwosu horror to behold —Okorocha Okorocha should be saved from himself —Imo Govt IPOB & ESN vindicated as masterminds of insecurity are exposed By Olayinka Ajayi, Chimaobi Nwaiwu & Chinonso Alozie Former Chief of Staff to Imo State Government and son -in-law to former Governor Rochas Okorocha, Mr Uche Nwosu said yesterday that he […]
Refer cases of landlords, tenants to mediation – Lawyer
A Lagos-based Constitutional Lawyer, Mr Spurgeon Ataene, on Wednesday, underscored the need for a referral of tenancy matters to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) channels to ensure speedy resolution. Ataene told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that cases involving landlords and tenants, dragged on for too long in courts, largely due to the “penchant” of […]
NYSC DG, Shuaibu conferred with Man of the Year Award for 2021
The newly promoted Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim has been conferred with the award of the Man of the Year due to his superlative performances in changing the face of the NYSC. The award bestowed on him by the Centre for Social Justice Equity and Transparency, CESJET in […]
Edo APC female member to pay hospital bills of January 1 babies
Fetes party members By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A philanthropist and female member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State, Mrs Adetutu Owolabi yesterday said she would be responsible for the hospital bills of the babies that would born on January 1st 2022 in any hospital in […]
Rape includes inappropriate touch of spouse — Lawyer
A former Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, Mr Douglas Ogbankwa, on Wednesday said that a husband can be held liable for rape of his wife if he touches her inappropriately. Ogbankwa stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), following arguments as to whether it is […]
Empowerment: Rep Akinremi empowers constituents
By Sola Isola It was a festival of joy and fanfare as the good people of Ibadan North Federal Constituency witnessed a carnival-like event at the empowerment programme organized by the lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Mr Olaide Akinremi popularly referred to as Jagaban for his constituents, where about 1250 beneficiaries were given empowerment […]
Shelve any plan to hike fuel price, release political prisoners —Prelate tells Buhari
By Steve Oko The Prelate and Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Nzie Nsi Eke, has appealed to President Muhamadu Buhari to shelve any plans to hike the price of petroleum products. Any upward review of the price of fuel according to the cleric will only worsen the living condition of Nigerians who […]
New minister vows to help Buhari leave behind legacies in infrastructure
..Says infrastructure key to socio-economic development By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: The newly appointed Minister of State for Works and Housing, Mr. Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, Wednesday, assumed duties with a vow to help the present administration to leave some legacies behind in infrastructure development across the country. Mr. Sambo , who reiterated the fact that infrastructure […]
Next Cash & Carry: Farouq visits, pledges FG’s support
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA: THE federal government,Wednesday, described last Sunday’s fire incident at Next Cash & Carry,Abuja,which described goods worth several billions of naira as a sad development to the country. The government which sympathised with the management of the business organisation, pledged its readiness to offer possible assistance towards its resuscitation. READ ALSO:Amended Electoral […]
