How Josephine Oboh-Macleod wields art as tool to reduce racism, classism
It’s not every day you get a Mrs Josephine Oboh-Macleod of the creative world. She’s been on the art scene for 40 years, graced art galleries and exhibitions across the world with her works and has over 6,000 collections. So when she said it is the strongest tool to fight racism and classism, attention must be given to her words of art.
World Tobacco Day: Activists task health workers on cessation therapy for smokers
Anti-tobacco activists have said health professionals have the greatest potential of any group to promote the reduction of tobacco use, as only a few people understand the specific health risks of tobacco use.
Eltee Skhillz showcases electrifying dance move in new video ‘Galala’
Multi-talented Nigerian singer and stage controller, Olowu Taiwo better known as Eltee Skhillz have once again displays his breathtaking moves in his new body of work ‘ Galala’ off his soon to be released Extended Playlist (EP). The new dance song/video is a fusion of EDM (Electronic Dance Machine) and a blend of Konto/dancehall vibe, […]
Makinde announces 25% fee reduction for LAUTECH
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced 25 per cent reduction in school fees for students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho. Makinde made the announcement on Tuesday during a brief interaction with the students at the school auditorium in Ogbomosho. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that hitherto, students of […]
A stronger, more diversified private sector will speed Nigeria’s recovery
By Eme Essien Lore THE COVID-19 crisis is hitting Nigeria hard, slowing economic development and sending more Nigerians into poverty. Having just recovered from an earlier recession, Nigeria entered the crisis much weaker than its peers, making growth prospects below what is necessary in increase per capita GDP. Though the economy witnessed a 0.11 percent […]
OSUN: Oyetola reverses another Aregbesola education policy
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the reversal of Teachers’ Establishment and Pension Office (TEPO) to its original name, Teaching Service Commission. According to a statement signed by the Ministry of Education’s Coordinating Director, Kehinde Olaniyan stated that the reversal takes immediate effect. ALSO READ: Ganduje, Ja’afar bribery video […]
AXA Mansard posts 19% growth in GWP
AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has recorded 19 percent Year on Year, YoY, growth in its Gross Written Premium, GWP, to N25.08 billion, in the first quarter ended March 2021, Q1’21, from N21.09 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2020, Q1’20
Kaduna: FRSC clamps down on vehicles with expired documents, old number plates
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Sector Command, has began clamp down on drivers plying roads with expired vehicle documents, old number plates and without drivers licence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise which began in Kaduna, Zaria and Kafanchan Local Government areas of the state was a joint […]
Hush’D Makeover launches men skincare line, Regi-men, Ultra-man amid fanfare
It was another defining moment for top-notch Nigerian beauty brand, Hush’D Makeover as it has made men as much a beauty priority as women by launching skincare line for men. The skincare line christened “Regi-men” and “Ultra man” were launched in an atmosphere of sheer splendour spruced with glamour and glitz. Nollywood actor, Mawuli Gavor […]
WHO grants emergency authorization to second Chinese Covid-19 jab
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday granted emergency approval to a second Covid-19 vaccine manufactured in China. The shot, developed by pharmaceutical firm Sinovac, has the highest standards in terms of effectiveness and manufacturing, the WHO said. According to the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE), the jab prevents Covid-19 symptoms in 51 per cent […]
Urhobo Youths call for sack of NDDC administrator, inauguration of substantive board
The Urhobo Youths under the auspices of the Urhobo Progress Union, (UPU), Youthwing worldwide ably led by activist Umukoro Efemena has called for the sack of the Niger Delta Development Commission’s administrator. The UPU Youthwing noted that it is worrisome that rather than for the presidency to constitute a substantive board for the NDDC, it […]
YPP lauds support for North Central President come 2023
Following the grassroot consultation of a movement called “Give North-Central a Chance” (GNC), who met with some youth groups in Nasarawa State today the 1st of June, 2021. Hon. ADENO SABO ADENO, who is the pioneer Chairman of YOUNG PROGRESSIVES PARTY, known to be the fastest growing political party in Nasarawa State, declared support for […]
Gionee M15 unveiled in Nigerian market
By Etop Ekanem Fast rising mobile brand, Gionee Mobile, has stepped up the game with the formal unveiling of its innovative premium device, Gionee M15, in the Nigerian market. Featuring a unique 6.67’’hole-punch display that offers FHD+ resolution, with 20:9 aspect ratio, the fabulous mobile device runs on Android 11 and a Helio G90 Octa-Core, […]
NCC shares regulatory experience with Guinea Bissau
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has shared his experiences on some of the regulatory models, approaches, and best practices being implemented by the Commission in promoting a stable telecoms sector and accelerating digital inclusion in Nigeria. Danbatta shared these experiences while receiving a […]
Could FG be whitewashing EFCC through Bawa?
By Segun Ige PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari could actually be whitewashing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission through the approval of Abdulrasheed Bawa. The EFCC is crucially a formative organ in the Nigerian justice system. Buhari could, ideologically speaking, be making the gesture that this ‘born-again’ EFCC would demonstrate unflinching conversion and redemption of lost years. […]
Senate passes bill to amend Federal Orthopaedic Hospital in Kuta, Niger State
…Approves establishment of Institute for Border Studies By Henry Umoru THE Senate has passed a bill to amend the Orthopedic Hospital Management Board Act 2004. With this development, the Senate has passed a Bill for an Act to Amend the Orthopaedic Hospital Management Board Act, Cap 010, Laws of the Federation and (LFN) 2004 for […]
