How Rabí Elabor is empowering next youths through education and empowerment initiative
Before embarking on her academic, research and professional journey to the United States, Rabi Elabor made significant contributions to science and community development in Nigeria.
Novarick celebrates team productivity on Workers’ Day 2021
To show support and encourage team building, the management of Novarick Homes and Properties showered praises on the entire staff as they celebrate this year’s International Workers’ Day. It was another unique opportunity to take stock of past achievements and contributions towards increased productivity. It was fun galore as the team of young professionals took […]
Between nepotism and insecurity
THE Federal Government has once again sparked off controversy with the appointment of yet another Inspector General of Police from the North as this is considered a flagrant violation of the Federal Character provisions in the Constitution. On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari named Usman Alkali Baba, to replace Mohammed Adamu as IGP. […]
World Earth Day: Nigeria ‘ll soon run out of natural resources due to pollution, deforestation— Activists
Right groups, Children, Youth and Women Empowerment Initiative (CHiYoWo), Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) and Printrite have stated that at the rate the environment is being polluted and forest disappearing, Nigeria may soon run out of natural resources.
Adefisayo lauds PwCChess4Change tourney
Ahead of the PwCChess4Change Grand Slam slated for next month, the Honourable Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo has commended the organisers and sponsors for impacting positively on students in the state. The Commissioner made the commendations during the sponsors’ courtesy visit to her office recently. According to her; “As an educator, […]
Insecurity: Umahi seeks reconciliation, negotiations with bandits in Ebonyi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has declared his intention to negotiate with bandits to ascertain their grievances and the way forward. Umahi made the declaration on Friday in Abakaliki at the presentation of 40 Toyota Sienna vehicles and 20 Hilux vans to security agencies for enhanced operations in the state. The governor directed local government […]
Don’t loose hope in Nigeria, Obaseki urges Nigerian youths
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has urged the Nigerian youths not to be discouraged following the many challenges facing the nation but rather “have hope for a brighter future for the nation”.
No plans by APC Reps to dump party, says Doguwa
Mr Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, the Majority leader in the House of Representatives, says there was no plans by any of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Representatives to leave the party for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Ado-Doguwa, member representing Tudun Wada/Doguwa constituency in Kano State, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano. READ […]
Lagos woos women to judo
Following the successful seminar for women judokas, the Lagos State Judo Association (LSJA) is aiming to encourage females to take up the sport for self-defense in society. Speaking at the one-day seminar organized by LSJA in collaboration with Tinubu Support Group (TSG) at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex, Rowe Park, the chairman of LSJA, Sheriff […]
Nwaebili commends Obiano as Anambra airport records maiden flight
The Senior Special Assistant to the Anambra State Governor on Protocol Hon. Nonso Nwaebili has commended Governor Willie Obiano for keeping to his promise of landing the first airplane in the ongoing Anambra International Airport. Nwaebili made the commendation following the Successful landing of two Aeroplanes belonging to Air Peace Airline on the Anambra […]
NGX moves 328.39m shares worth N3.11bn in positive trading
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd on Friday transacted 328.39 million shares valued at N3.11billion in positive trading. This was against 270.69 million shares worth N2.04 billion exchanged in 3,910 deals on Thursday, an increase of 21.32 per cent. FBN Holdings remained investors delight with 95.29 million shares valued at N641.16 million. Access Bank followed with […]
GISA conducts second batch of training on substance abuse prevention in schools
The Global Initiative on Substance Abuse, GISA has conducted the second batch of training on Substance Abuse prevention in schools, with a view to equipping school functionaries with the required tools for substance use prevention interventions.
In death, Sankara marches from victory to victory
By Owei Lakemfa THE first time I saw Blaise Compaoré was at the African Union, AU, Heads of State Summit that held in Addis Ababa in 2013. At that time, at 62, he had been Burkina Faso President for 26 years, but was little respected. He slunk around like a defeated man. He had not […]
Girls education key to progressive society, Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his administration’s commitment to quality education and promotion of equal opportunities for the girl child.
Woman arrested for using children as beggars in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a woman popularly known as Mama Ajayi, for allegedly using children to beg for alms in the Chisco area of Lekki, Lagos.
Enugu Rangers’ enthusiasts celebrate Ugwuanyi’s jinx breaking spirit
Fans of Enugu Rangers International Football Club, on Friday, paid glowing tributes to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, for his sheer dexterity, resilience, and mind-blowing achievements in revamping the club and returning it to its winning ways, within one year of his administration. The enthusiasts, who spoke during the launch of “The New Dawn”, […]
