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Election: Utomi urges Nigerians to vote Obi for new possibilities

On: February 23, 2023

By Adeyemi Adeleye Prof. Pat Utomi, Convener of the Big Tent Coalition for Obi/Datti, has urged Nigerians, especially the youth, to vote for the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, in Saturday’s general elections. Utomi, a Political Economist and Professor at the Lagos Business School, made the pleaContinue Reading

Customs Apapa presents 20 cartons of confiscated tramadol to NDLEA

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 23, 2023

In: Health

By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has handed-over 20 cartons of hard drugs to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Lagos. The drugs were concealed as sweets in a 40ft container, while the consignee had declared the products as driving shafts and candyContinue Reading

Elections: Pray for Nigeria – Cleric tells Christians on Ash Wednesday

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 23, 2023

In: Religious

By Sandra Umeh A Catholic cleric Rev. Fr. Alfred Ugochukwu, has urged Nigerians to be steadfast in prayer for credible and peaceful 2023 General Elections which begin on Saturday. The cleric spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos as the church celebrates Ash Wednesday. NAN reports thatContinue Reading

Principal urges parents not to discourage children with sporting skills

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 23, 2023

In: Education

By Uchenna Eletuo The Director/Principal of Federal Government College (FGC) Ijanikin, Lagos, Mrs Tofunmi Akamo, has urged parents not to discourage children that show interest in sports from making a career of it. Akamo gave the advice during the 45th annual inter-house sports competition of the school, heldContinue Reading

Diplomatic community urges presidential candidates to uphold peace accord commitments

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 23, 2023

In: General News

By Busayo Onijala Diplomatic missions of the U.S., Australia, Japan, Norway, Canada and the UK in Nigeria have charged presidential candidates and political parties to uphold commitments signed at the Abuja Peace Accord, the second in the series. All political parties and their presidential candidates signed the secondContinue Reading

Paediatrician counsels parents, caregivers on Down syndrome

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 23, 2023

In: Health

By Lilian U. Okoro A child health expert, Dr Cecilia Ojukwu, has urged parents and caregivers to show adequate care and love to children living with Down syndrome. Ojukwu, a paediatrician working with the Isolo General Hospital Lagos, gave the advice in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading

Real Estate: Experts advocate incentives to drive growth potentials

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 23, 2023

In: Business

By Rukayat Moisemhe Some stakeholders in the real estate sector have emphasised the need for government to provide incentives to players within the ecosystem. According to them, this will boost wealth and job creation, therefore leading to economic prosperity. They spoke at the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)Continue Reading

Census: NPC seeks media partnership in A’Ibom

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 21, 2023

In: Health

By Isaiah Eka The National Population Commission (NPC) has solicited for the collaboration of the media and other relevant stakeholders in Akwa Ibom for effective publicity of the forthcoming population and housing census in the state. The Federal Commissioner of NPC in Akwa-Ibom, Mr Benedict Ukpong, saidContinue Reading

NAPTIP inaugurates new project to fight human trafficking, irregular migration

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 21, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated a new project called “The Ark” to further fight human trafficking. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, made this known at a joint news conference with officials of theContinue Reading

School administrator advocates functional health facilities in schools

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 21, 2023

In: Education

By Jacinta Nwachukwu/Veronica Dariya Mrs Francisca Ifeanyichukwu, the Head of School, New Ideas Academy, Bwari, has advocated the availability of functional health facilities at all school premises. Ifeanyichukwu made the call, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who visited the school on Tuesday in AbujaContinue Reading

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