Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his administration readiness to collaborate with the National Action Committee on the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, AfCFTA, in achieving the set objectives for the benefit of residents.

… Reaches over 4,000 African communities By Chioma Obinna To mark this year’s World Water Day, Coca-Cola Foundation , TCCF, said its Replenish Africa Initiative’s (RAIN) has improved improve access to clean water for  six million people in Africa while  over 4,000 communities in 41 African countries have benefited from the initiative. Announcing this in […]

Sen. Clifford Ordia (PDP-Edo) says Nigeria loses over 3 billion dollars annually due to poor sanitation, partly caused by scourging effect of open defecation

The world is full of people who wish to attain overnight success; however, it is imperative to understand that life may come with endless struggles and challenges and it is important to understand the meaning of pure ‘hard work’, believes Dustin Aab, who has been rising high in the field of coaching and mentoring in […]

  The Coalition of First and Second phase presidential amnesty programme beneficiaries has fully thrown its weight behind the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Col Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd) In a statement signed by its President Amb Joseph Awolowo Perekeme (JP), and Secretary-General, Barrister Churchill Okoba Egain, the group described the Presidential Amnesty […]

transport fare paid by passengers for bus, motorcycle (Okada) and water way journeys rose in February due to the slight increase in petrol price during the period.

It was a sober moment for the Efedede family, as they laid one of their own, Engr. Edirin Jerry Wesley Efedede to rest in Otokutu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The officiating minster at the occasion, Pastor Ezekiel Efedede, while recalling the positive ways the deceased impacted all those he met, charged […]

By Ikechukwu Amaechi I AM always amused when some people pretend that they are surprised at the gory turn of events in Nigeria. Why? It was obvious to every discerning, dispassionate observer of Nigeria’s recent trajectory that the country will come to a pretty pass sooner than later. Yes, some delusional political leaders were acting as […]

Finland and Iceland announced Wednesday their senior citizens will again be able to have the AstraZeneca vaccination against Covid-19, after halting the jabs over blood clot fears. “There is no increased risk of very rare blood clots for people older than 65 after having the vaccination,” said Finland’s THL health agency. “Vaccination in this age […]

The sun is undeniably the most rapidly growing energy source across the planet. It’s the most copious source of energy humanity can access. Edmund Coutan, an expert in the field, gives a low-down on some innovations and trends molding the solar energy sector. Let’s delve. Something which makes the exteriors of houses inviting can also […]

By Etop Ekanem The traditional institution is an integral part of every community as it plays significant roles as custodian of culture, norms and values while it also supports government in maintaining peace and order. In view of this, the National Council of Traditional Rulers in Nigeria, led by the Coordinating Chairman of the Council, […]

Facebook on Wednesday said it disrupted efforts by hackers in China to spy on supporters of the Uyghur minority living outside that country. A group of well-resourced hackers in China targeted hundreds of Uyghur activists, journalists, and dissidents living abroad, trying to trick them into clicking on website links booby-trapped with malicious code, according to […]

Some youths in Iwo, Osun state yesterday said the town is no longer safe as the monarch, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi extends a blanket invitation to herdsmen into the community.

The first Food and Drug Administration-approved diazepam nasal spray now is available. Neurelis’ Valtoco, which was approved in January, has officially launched. “We understand the high unmet need for Valtoco and we are very pleased to be able to make this available for patients with seizure clusters less than two months after our FDA approval,” […]

…As Bello Ambassadors Network Set for South East Inauguration By Victoria Ojeme The newly inaugurated Bello Ambassadors Network (BAN) has been urged to swiftly set the ball rolling on mobilizing young Nigerians within their regions BAN is saddled with the mandate of bringing young Nigerians together to actualize a youthful government come 2023 and projecting  […]