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Police condemn attack on LP supporters in Lagos

On: February 12, 2023

By Moses Omorogieva Police in Lagos State have condemned Saturday’s attack on Labour Party (LP) supporters and called on politicians to prevail on their followers to shun violence. This is contained in a statement issued by the police spokesman in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin. Yet-to-be-identified persons attackedContinue Reading

Red Cross Lagos seeks 2,000 pints of blood in 2023

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 12, 2023

In: Health

By Joan Odafe The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lagos State Branch, has embarked on a blood drive as part of the organisation’s efforts to raise 2,000 pints of blood in 2023. The NRCS Lagos branch Secretary, Mr Olakunle Lasisi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during aContinue Reading

Child Protection: Lagos engages parents on physical, sexual abuses

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 12, 2023

In: Health

By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government on Saturday engaged 400 parents and caregivers from Education District 2 on the protection of children against physical, mental and sexual abuses. The engagement, held in Ikeja, was organised by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in collaboration withContinue Reading

Clerics commend Olayiwola-Saheed’s appointment as Secretary of Lagos Muslim Pilgrims Board

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 12, 2023

In: Religious

By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, Feb. 12, 2023 (NAN) Two Islamic clerics and a Muslim group, on Sunday expressed confidence on the appointment of Mr Onipede Olayiwola-Saheed, as the new Secretary of Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. The clerics, in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading

Vote visionary leader like Jakande, Lagos Dep. Gov. advises Nigerians

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 12, 2023

In: General News

By Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to vote for a visionary and credible leader like the first civilian Governor of the state, late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, in the coming elections. Hamzat gave the advice during the 2nd year Remembrance/Anniversary Prayers forContinue Reading

Our victory’ll mark beginning of new Nigeria – Obi

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 12, 2023

In: Politics

By Adeyemi Adeleye The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, on Saturday said LP victory in the 2023 Presidential election on Feb. 25, would mark the beginning of a new Nigeria. Obi, in company with his running mate, Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed, other candidates and party chieftains,Continue Reading

Nestlé Nigeria commits to accelerating industrialization, inaugurates 3rd Technical Training Centre

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 12, 2023

In: Education

By Vivian Ihechu In line with her commitment to help young people build the capabilities and skills they need to contribute towards accelerating industrialization, Nestle Nigeria has inaugurated the Nestlé Technical Training Center (TTC), Flowergate, Sagamu, Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NestléContinue Reading

NBC tells broadcast stations to give more airtime to children programmes

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 11, 2023

In: General News

By Deji Abdulwahab The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has called on broadcasting stations to devote 10 per cent of their daily airtime to children programmes to promote morality in them. The NBC Director-General, Balarabe Ilelah, made the call in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting. He expressed concerned onContinue Reading

Use technology to educate citizens on electoral processes – Experts

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 11, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Funmilola Gboteku/Stellamaris Ashinze Some experts on Friday called for the use of emerging technologies to educate citizens on politics, good governance and electoral processes. They made this call during a panel session at the ongoing AfricaNXT 2023, while speaking on the theme: “Emerging Technologies and Civic Engagement.”Continue Reading

CMD seeks partnership with JICA to fulfill mandate

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 10, 2023

In: General News

By Adeyemi Adeleye The Centre for Management Development (CMD) seeks collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to fulfill its mandate of providing capacity building for national development. The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, CMD, Mr Bitrus Chinoko, during a bilateral meeting with the representatives of JICA in Lagos onContinue Reading

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