By Peter Okolie An Austrian-based Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Henry Igbokwe, and his European partners, on Sunday, unveiled a N25 million solar-powered water project and other facilities at Umuezegwu community, Ihitte Uboma LGA of Imo. The humanitarian intervention also featured a three-bedroom bungalow, youth empowerment through the distribution of sewingContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike The District Governor of Lions Clubs International District 404B4, Mrs Patience Ngene, has urged the federal government to tackle grassroots hunger, linking poor nutrition to rising diabetes cases nationwide. Ngene made the call during a news conference on Friday in Lagos while unveiling the district’s agendaContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Folasade Akinmusire, an author, says company secretaries have transitioned from administrative support roles to strategic advisers, playing a critical role in strengthening board effectiveness, governance, risk management and long-term organisational sustainability. She made the submission at the launch of her book, The Evolving Role of theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed gratitude to God and security agencies for the safe rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. In a statement signed on Sunday by itsContinue Reading
Nigeria’s healthcare sector received a major boost on Friday as Dangote Cement Plc inaugurated a multimillion Naira hospital in Obajana, Kogi. The ceremony also featured the conferment of traditional chieftaincy titles on Mr Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, and Azad Nawabuddin, Plant Director ofContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd deal to transport gas to Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd (ASCL) for 20 years marks a major step towards reviving the plant. The group said this in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, MrContinue Reading
By Moromoke Akanji The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), Osun Chapter, has expressed concern over the adverse effects of environmental risks on the well-being of Nigerians. The institution raised the concern at its 4th “Engr. Timothy Abiona Annual Distinguished Lecture” held on Saturday in Osogbo. Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Prof. Femi Olowookere, President, Nigerian Council for Theological Studies and Christian Education, has urged Christian couples and church leaders to protect their families against destructive habits that silently undermine homes. Olowookere made the call on Saturday in Suleja during the launch of a book titledContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Dr Bernard Doro, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has urged corporate organisations to provide tangible Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to communities in order to reduce poverty. Doro made the remark at a multi-stakeholders engagement and community visits to Eastern Obolo in Akwa Ibom, organised byContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Bishop of the Diocese on the Niger Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo, has cautioned that the proposed establishment of state police may be misused for political victimisation if systemic corruption is not urgently addressed. Nwokolo said this on Saturday in Abuja during an interactive sessionContinue Reading
