Sachet alcohol: A N100 threat Nigeria must not ignore
Thousands of Nigerians begin their day with something far more dangerous than tea: cheap alcohol. At bus stops, motor parks, roadside kiosks and places frequented by young people, sachets and tiny plastic bottles have made spirits remarkably easy to obtain. The small package may look harmless. It is not. The Federal Government, through the National […]
Governance must go beyond election-time gestures — Sowunmi-Kolapo
The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Dr. Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolapo, has said governance should not be reduced to seasonal gestures, political displays or inducements offered during election periods.
‘Mentoring is a win-win; don’t get a mentor who torments you’ – Coach Lara
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe LAGOS — The guest speaker at the August webinar for the Female Freelancers Network, FFN, Omolara Garuba, popularly known as Coach Lara, has advised mentees to be careful in choosing a mentor and not a tormentor. The session, hosted by FFN’s convener Elizabeth Osayande, aimed to demystify the idea […]
Ezekiel urged to see Egbesu worship from a positive sense
By Jimitota Onoyume A prominent Ijaw cultural Journalist in Niger Delta Mr Asiayei Enaibo, has enjoined an Ijaw activist Daniel Ezekiel to refrain from allegedly dismissing Egbesu worship in Ijaw communities. Enaibo who is also a researcher of Ijaw cultural heritage in a statement said Egbesu should not be misunderstood or dismissed as a shrine […]
Social security: NSITF expands workplace safety campaign
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has intensified its nationwide campaign to promote workplace safety, with stakeholder engagements taking place in Bauchi, Jos and Kaduna. The programme, tagged “Programme on Safety Regulations, Policies and Standards,” is being organised by the Fund’s Health, Safety and Environment, HSE, Department to raise awareness among […]
Speaker Obasa mourns Nollywood legend, Ogogo
By Ebunoluwa SessouThe Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, at the age of 66, following a courageous battle with what his family declared was […]
