By Collins Yakubu-Hammer A Coalition of Rivers leaders of thought, has called for peace and de-escalation of political tension in the state to create an enabling environment for the people to enjoy dividends of democracy. This is contained in a statement jointly signed the Convener, Chief Sunnie Chukwumele Fosha andContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Mr Moses Siasia, the outgoing President, Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) has decried the high rate of youths exiting the country through illegal routes. Siasia said this on Friday while handing over the baton of leadership to the new President, Mr David Osadolor in Abuja. According toContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi Guinness Nigeria PLC has inaugurated a renovated Guinness Eye Centre at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba. In his welcome address at the inauguration on Thursday, , Mr Adebayo Alli, incoming Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria,said the company was deeply committed to impacting communities whereContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, on Friday called on Nigerians to join in the fight against insecurity as the military could not do it alone. Musa made the call at his maiden interaction with newsmen in Abuja. “The security challenge we are facing isContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has graduated 106 participants of its second batch of Leadership Enhancement and Development Programme (LEAD–P). The Head of Civil Service, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan during the second graduation ceremony of the participants in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru The UN Women on Friday organised a joint symposium to strategise towards reducing and eliminating violence against groups with special needs. Mr Lansana Wonneh, Deputy Country Representative of UN Women, in a speech at the occasion, said that the symposium was part of UN’s 16 Days ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr Somtochukwu Udeze, said Late Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a former governor of the state, laid a solid progressive foundation for the development of Anambra. Ezeife died at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, on Thursday aged 85. Udeze, in aContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola (NAN) A Counsellor, Dr Ebunlomo Fawole, has appealed to the public to actively engage in destigmatising single motherhood by fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding. Fawole made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. According toContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS) on Friday inaugurated a central mosque complex in the Gwarinpa district of Abuja, as part of activities to mark the 100th anniversary of the association in Nigeria. President, ADS, Alhaji Abdul Rafiu Sanni, who inaugurated the mosque in the company ofContinue Reading
By Remi Koleoso The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye has urged the descendants to pay close attention to happenings at home and contribute their quota to its growth. The paramount ruler gave the charge at the empowerment of 102 indigenes to mark the beginning of his coronation ceremony, scheduledContinue Reading
