Ex- Minister celebrates Aderounmu at 80, hails Him as ‘quintessential educationist’
By Dayo Johnson Akure Former Minister of State for Transport, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, has celebrated Prof. William Olu Aderounmu, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, on his 80th birthday, describing him as a quintessential educationist whose contributions have shaped generations of Nigerians. In a tribute, Adegoroye […]
UNICEF hails Sokoto’s child welfare drive
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO: The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has declared that Nigeria’s successful eradication of the wild polio virus demonstrates that even the most difficult public health challenges can be overcome through strong political leadership, community participation and sustained partnerships. Russell made the remark on Friday during […]
Group urges due process in investigation of Mary Habila’s death
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Advocacy for the Empowerment of Nigerian Women and Children (AENWC) has called on Nigerians to remain calm and allow security agencies to complete investigations into the death of Miss Mary Habila, urging the public to avoid prejudging the outcome of the probe. In a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna […]
Imo East Stakeholders endorse Madumere for senate seat
By Chinonso Alozie OWERRI — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, leaders and stakeholders of Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) have endorsed the candidacy of former Imo State Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, for the Senate. The stakeholders announced their decision on Sunday in Owerri, where they also passed a vote of confidence on […]
Smugglers block Ota-Idiroko Road as illicit trade thrives
•Schoolchildren, workers, others stranded •Customs: We are not aware By Kennedy Mbele For several months now, residents and motorists, among others, plying Ota-Idiroko Road in Ogun State have been having it rough as smugglers bringing in rice, turkey and groundnut oil from Republic of Benin have been blocking the highway at will, thereby disrupting vehicular traffic. […]
BSN supports Oshodi residents with food, school packs, bibles
By OLAYINKA LATONA LAGOS — The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has donated food items, educational materials and copies of Bible translations worth millions of naira to residents of Shogunle community in Oshodi, Lagos State, as part of efforts to cushion the effects of current economic challenges on families. The items were distributed to members […]
