Ikeja Club urges CSOs to embrace civic values, supports surgical healthcare
By Olayinka Ajayi The President of Ikeja Club, Aare Musediq Adeleke, has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) across the country to emulate the club’s community development initiatives by embarking on projects that improve the lives of people in their immediate environments. Adeleke made the call while briefing journalists on activities lined up to mark the […]
From building cities to building lives: Bello retires after 34 years
By Esther Onyegbula The Lagos State Government’s retired town planning expert, Tpl. (Mrs.) Bello Risikat Bukola, FNITP, MRTPI, has bowed out of the state public service after 34 years of service, urging professionals to remain committed to integrity, innovation and mentorship as they contribute to national development. The retirement ceremony, held in Lagos on Friday, […]
World accused of failing Sudan as ITUC-Africa demands immediate Action
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has accused the international community of failing the people of Sudan, calling for urgent and coordinated global action to end the country’s devastating conflict, now entering its fourth year. In statement, ITUC-Africa, warned that expressions of concern were no longer enough, […]
Police hunt kidnappers of three Lafia varsity students
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the abductors of three students of the Federal University of Lafia. The students were reportedly kidnapped at their off-campus lodge in the Bukan Kwato area of Lafia, near the university, at about 8:45 p.m. on Saturday. Speaking with our correspondent on […]
NAFDAC seals two factories over production of banned sachet, 100ml alcoholic drinks
By Daniel Kudayah The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two factories in Ogun State for allegedly manufacturing banned sachet alcoholic beverages and alcohol packaged in 100ml bottles, in continued enforcement of the Federal Government’s directive aimed at reducing alcohol abuse and protecting public health. The affected facilities include […]
UNIBEN VC backs state police, allays fears of abuse by governors
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie (SAN) on Tuesday threw his weight behind the proposed establishment of state police saying it was an expected component of a federation like Nigeria adding that the fears of abuse by state governors could also be checked. Omoregie […]
