Labour, govt chart new path for workers, economic growth
By Victor Ahiuma-Young IT was a gathering of who is who in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry as well as Labour movement among other stakeholders at number 9 Jibowu Street, Yaba, few days ago. The occasion was the commissioning of the Seven-storey new national secretariat of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, by […]
Organisers fix January 4 for Owan Marathon
The Organisers of the 10km Owan Marathon race have fixed January 4, 2025, for the 5th edition with athletes from across Nigeria and beyond expected to participate in the annual race. The chief promoter of the event, Christopher Ojo, who made the disclosure in a press briefing, said the race, as usual, will have the […]
Maxwell Oko: Still an affable, unassuming elixir at 50
By OFONIME UMANAH He is a short man, no doubt. He also has a miniature frame. On a first encounter, you can easily dismiss him as a minion. But what he lacks in height and physical frame has adequately and freely been granted him in wisdom, tall ideas and character. Mr Maxwell Oko is not […]
Clergy tasks Nigerian leaders on selfless service
By Moses Nosike The Founder of Olive Mountain of Prayer and Praise Ministry, International, Prophet Collins Timothy has advised the Nigerian leadership that the only way to deliver the country from poverty, hunger and economic woes is to imbibe in selfless service, sacrifice. This he said during the church’s annual harvest/thanksgiving service with the theme, […]
Uzodimma moving to greater heights at 66
By Oguwike Nwachukwu This time last year when Imo State Governor, Dr. Hope Uzodimma, CON, marked 65, I was intentional in the choice of the title of my piece: “Imo’s 65th birthday gift to Uzodimma.” The circumstances in the build-up to his re-election for a second term in office in 2023, with all the political shenanigans […]
Oyo seeks partnership to transform girl-child education
By Adeola Badru The Oyo State government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing girl-child education through strategic partnerships. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu, stated this yesterday, during the launch of the State of Girl-Child Education (SoGE) Report, held at the International Conference Centre of the University of Ibadan. […]
