Nestlé for Healthier Kids Ogun Schools get water, sanitation facilities
By Chioma Obinna In an effort to ensure that school children have access to clean and safe water as the country battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Nestlé for Healthier Kids, N4HKs, provided water and sanitation facilities for two schools in Ogun state through its N4HKs programme. The sanitation and hygiene facilities provided are part of the […]
Customs intercepts N788m contraband in Seme
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Command, has said it intercepted contraband items with total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N788,189,205 and arrested 15 suspects in 2020. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Seme, Badagry, Lagos State, by the spokesman of the command, Mr Hussain Abdullahi. Abdullahi quoted the Customs Area […]
We are going to debate Farmers/Herders clash – Senate
***Says fate of Buratai, others lies with committee on Foreign Affairs By Henry Umoru AS the National Assembly resumes today, after 48 days at home following the Christmas and New Year holiday, the Senate declared Monday that the problem of insecurity emanating from incessant clashes between Herders and farmers across the country,will be thoroughly debated, with […]
Lagos Assembly passes motion banning illegal sales of COVID-19 pandemic drugs
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed a resolution banning the illegal sales and administration of drugs meant to treat COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The house’s resolution followed a motion by the Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee on Health, Mr Mr Hakeem Shokunle (Oshodi/Isolo 1). The assembly urged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to evolve […]
9mobile commences NIN registration in selected centres in Lagos, Abuja
9mobile, a telecommunication company, says it has commenced the National Identification Number (NIN) registration exercise in selected experience centres in Lagos and Abuja.
How LG’s innovative techs offer eco-friendly environment
By Juliet Umeh By Juliet Umeh LG Electronics said its innovative products are creating more eco-friendly environment for customers. It explained that its advanced home appliances such as smart ovens and washing machines are integrated with LG SmartThinQ compatibility, enabling users to control appliances remotely and monitor operations. General Manager, Air Solutions Division at LG […]
Man, 27, bags life imprisonment for rape in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti on Monday sentenced a 27-year- old man, Farotimi Samuel to life imprisonment for conspiracy and rape. In his judgement, Justice Adekunle Adeleye pronounced that “I hold that the prosecution has established the ingredients of the offence of rape against the defendant beyond reasonable doubt, he is found […]
CSO backs Gov Matawale’s dialogue approach to tackle insecurity
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A Civil Society Organisation, CSO, called Competent Governance for Accountability and Civic Trust, CGACT, on Monday, backed Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawale, on approach to tackle insecurity plaguing the State. This was the stand of CGACT’s Convener, Amb Adebayo Michael, during a press conference held in Abuja, on the […]
COVID-19: Tanzania’s virus surge dents claims of prayer ‘cure’
Tanzania has spent more than six months trying to convince the world it has been cured of the coronavirus through prayer while refusing to take measures to curb its spread.
Economy: Non-oil exporters want synergy with regulatory bodies on goods acceptance
By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang – Abuja As Federal Government continues to make efforts to diversify the economy, non-oil commodities’ exporters under the auspices of the Network of Practicing Non-oil Exporters of Nigeria, NPNEN, weekend, called for synergy with relevant regulatory bodies on goods acceptance. The call was made at a one-day town-hall meeting […]
’Makinde not dumping PDP for ADC’
The Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr Taiwo Adisa, says that the governor is not leaving Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for African Democratic Congress (ADC) or any other party. Adisa said this in a statement issued to newsmen in Ibadan on Monday, while reacting to rumours making the rounds in […]
