Nigeria’s Dapo Oyewole bags Richard von Weizsäcker Fellowship Award
Pioneer Secretary General of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Union Legislatures (CoSPAL), Mr. Dapo Oyewole has said that receiving the esteemed Richard von Weizsäcker Fellowship Award at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin, Germany will motivate him to interrogate models and approaches for creating an institutional framework for strengthening legislative leadership and enhancing parliamentary diplomacy in Africa.
Governor AbdulRazaq’s gender advocacy earns UN recognition
In a significant honor coinciding with his 65th birthday, Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been nominated for the World Best Governor Award. The award, presented by the World Leadership Merit Award (WOLMA) Committee, will be conferred at the United Nations Women CSW69 Assembly in New […]
Valentine’s Day: BBN’s Topher, Sponsor a Mom bring love to widows, others
By Ephraim Oseji In the spirit of Valentine’s Day celebrations, Big Brother Naija, BBN, star, Topher’s diaspora fans, alongside an organization, Sponsor a Mom, have brought warmth and joy to widows and single mothers in need, through a special food drive initiative. The initiative aimed to provide emotional and financial support to those who often […]
Rotary Club Akowonjo takes family health days to primary centres
By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of efforts to give back to community, the Rotary Club of Akowonjo and Club of Shasha Central organised 3 days Rotary Family Health Days sponsored by the Rotary Club International Action Group for Family Health and AIDS Prevention sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gate and District in Nigeria, Ministries […]
Environmental Health Council confers Tinubu with Excellence Award
By Nnasom David The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), has announced that it will confer President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the Council’s Awards of the highest promoter of Environmental Health in Nigeria. EHCON is the body responsible for the regulation of Environmental Health in the country. In a statement yesterday, it noted that “The […]
Bago, The Choir Master, by Emeka Obasi
National Unity is highly threatened by the twin factors of Religion and Ethnicity. Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State bagged full honours recently when he led in praise worship at the 60th birthday of Bishop Isaac Idahosa. The way Bago sang, I am sure producers may be heading to Minna to sign him on as a Gospel […]
LG partners Ihechi Opara’s Movie in the Park for Valentine
By Nnasom David In celebration of Valentine’s Day, LG Electronics Nigeria partnered with Ihechi Opara’s Movie in the Park to host an exclusive outdoor movie night for 100 lucky guests. The event, which took place on February 15th, featured a romantic evening under the stars, with multiple LG 85-inch big screens showcasing the Nigerian blockbuster […]
Firm unveils initiative to training Nigerians on digital designs
By Nnasom David The Jaybotton Artistry has announced a subsidized 3D design training program for young people. A statement made available to Vanguard noted that the program aims to equip participants with skills in 3D rendering for interior and exterior design. Located at Jabi, Abuja, the training will cover a range of topics, including 3D […]
Medicus Foundation gives outstanding students scholarship
The Medicus Foundation, an initiative of the Medilag Alumni Class of 2003, in continuation of its support programme presented scholarship awards to three outstanding medical students of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos. The ceremony took place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in the new Boardroom of the College. In his remarks at the […]
Teachers vs students, by Francis Ewherido
I wanted to write on this topic more than a year ago, but each time, there was twist. I gave up because I did not know who to speak for or against. At some point, it was a parent who flogged a teacher to death for daring to discipline his delinquent son. At another time, a teacher […]
100 Days: My heartbeat remains Yala’s devt, peace – Council Chair, Okem
…. we’ll reposition Yala for all round devt, commends Yala people over support By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Chairman of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, Dr Fred Okem, has said Yala people’s development and peace remain his top priority while marking 100 days in office. Speaking with journalists on his 100 […]
