By Kemi Akintokun Dr Emelda Chukwu, a Senior Researcher at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), on Monday raised concerns over the growing high-level resistance to third-generation antibiotics known as cephalosporins. Chukwu made this known at a media chat organised by NIMR to inform the public onContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State chapter, on Tuesday called for peace and unity within the fold to enable it advance the cause of the group. The Acting President of the group, Chief Linus Igbudu, made the call while addressing newsmen in Lagos. Ọhanaeze Ndigbo is an IgboContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Voice4Africa, an initiative of Kleber Group, has intensified its operations across Nigeria and Africa, reaffirming its commitment to repositioning the continent’s global image through development, storytelling, and human capital investment. Julian Kleber, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the group, made the assertion in aContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos State Government has extended the Sanwo-Olu Officers Care initiative to 1, 000 personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA). The Senior Special Assistant to the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation and Logistics, Mr Hassan Adekoya, who initiated the programme, gaveContinue Reading
By Lilian Okoro The Federal Government is leading a nationwide push to cut excessive salt intake, blaming its high consumption for rising cardiovascular disease in the country. Mr Victor Osuagwu, Scientific Officer at the Department of Food and Drug Services of the Federal Ministry of Health andContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) Scholarships Initiative has marked 10 years of documented impact in expanding access to quality education for deserving students across communities and borders. Addressing journalists at a news conference on Wednesday in Ikeja, Tom Amenkhienan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, COFI, saidContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has disclosed plans to recruit about 300 environmental personnel for the frontline enforcement of proper waste management and environmental sanitation in the state. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Olumuyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to theContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday inaugurate 54 units of construction equipment to strengthen infrastructural development across the 18 local government areas of Edo. Dr Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, stated this in a pressContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Ambassadors Comprehensive College, Ota, Ogun, clinched top honours at the 12th Winifred Awosika Foundation Schools’ Challenge in its debut appearance. The competition, hosted by Chrisland Pre-Degree College, Lekki, featured 17 schools from Lagos and Ogun states. Participants competed in Stage One written tests and StageContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Every year, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb.11. The day promotes full, equal access to and participation in STEM fields for women; it is important because science is better when women are involved. Established by the United Nations (UN)Continue Reading
