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…LG Chairman hails CSR, urges emulation By Chioma Obinna & Olasunkanmi Akoni IKEJA — The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has commended Vanguard Media Limited for donating free eyeglasses to members of the Newspapers and Magazines Distributors’ Association of Nigeria (NDAN), Ikeja Zone, describing the gesture as “laudable and […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni A fresh fire outbreak on Tuesday evening gutted a four-storey building, Emab Plaza, located behind Mandilas, Lagos Island. The incident was reported at about 9 pm, prompting the immediate dispatch of all fire crews from the Ebute Elefun Oniru Fire Stations of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The cause of […]

Gov Alex Otti of Abia has given automatic employment to nine ex-National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members of Abia origin who received the Presidential Honours awards at the end of their service year. Otti announced the automatic employment while receiving the ex-Corps members, led by the NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mrs. Gladys Adama, in […]

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has threatened a nationwide naked protest on October 6 if the government fails to implement pension increments and palliatives. The coalition’s National Chairman, Mr Mukaila Ogunbote, announced this during a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos. Ogunbote, who also chairs the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NIPOST Chapter, stated […]

By Niyi Okiri The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS; Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, and other stakeholders are finalising plans to mobilise teachers for a Guinness World Record attempt that will see 60,000 teachers gather at the Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, in Lagos, for the landmark ‘Let There be Teachers’ Conference, scheduled […]

By Juliet Umeh Malaysia-Lifestyle and wellness company, QNET, has warned that Nigeria risked losing out on the rapidly expanding $167.7 billion global direct selling industry due to scams and lack of legislation. Speaking at the company’s 27th anniversary carnival in Malaysia, with the theme: “Together We Rise,” QNET’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kuna Trevor, highlighted the sector’s […]Read More

….Backs Gbenga Hashim By Seotan Oluwabunmi ADO-EKITI—A political support group in Ekiti State has cautioned the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, against zoning its 2027 presidential ticket, warning that such a move could weaken the party’s chances in the general elections. The group, under the aegis of Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Solidarity Movement, declared its rejection of the […]

By Sola Ogundipe Young and emerging physicians in Nigeria and Africa at large have been charged to focus on excellence first before chasing financial fortunes or the exploits of the Japa phenomenon. Giving the charge during the opening of the Cohort 4 kickoff meeting of the Dr Abayomi Ajayi Physicians Mentoring Programme in Lagos, a […]

…Lists achievements The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has revealed how its contract amendment with service providers during the just concluded 2025 Hajj prevented waste of fund as well as reduction of fares for pilgrims. He also outlined a series of landmark achievements recorded under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing the 2025 […]

…Turns emergency bills into preventive subscriptions By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s healthcare system is staring at a silent crisis. More than 20 million citizens are above the age of 60, yet fewer than 200 certified geriatricians serve this population. That leaves roughly one doctor for every 100,000 seniors. With the elderly population set to double by […]

By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has urged Chairmen of Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas of the state to avoid financial mismanagement that could cause gross abuse of the financial autonomy granted the councils in the state. The governor noted that the focus of the financial freedom was to […]

The Rivers Grassroot Movement (RGM) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinstate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly after the state of emergency in the state expires. Speaking at an extraordinary stakeholders’ meeting on Monday, the group said the reinstatement is important to sustain peace, development and democratic governance in […]