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October 17, 2024

Centre unveils book on LASU VC’s impact

The Centre For General Nigerian Studies (CGNS) of Lagos State University (LASU) has unveiled a book on the impact of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, on the education sector.

The book entitled: ‘Chronicles of Prof. Ib…

World Food Day: Foundation solicits support for less-privileged

The Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has called on well-meaning Nigerians and corporate organisations to prioritise feeding of the less privileged in the country.

Mrs Abimbola Agbebiyi, founder of the organisation, said this a…

Gboko communities enjoy Dangote Cement CSR schemes

The Dangote Cement in Gboko, Benue, has scaled up its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) schemes for its host communities, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

This is contained in a statement from its Branding and Corporate Communications D…

NIHSA warns of imminent flooding along Rivers Benue, Niger

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent flood warning to communities along the River Benue and River Niger, following significant rises in water levels due to continuous rainfall.

In a statement on Thursday, NIHSA’s Dir…

NIGCOMSAT to replace ageing satellite before 2026 – Official

Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, the Managing Director, Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd., has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to replacing the NIGCOMSAT-1R satellite before its lifespan ends in 2026.

Egerton-Idehen disclosed this …

Wike, 27 Rivers lawmakers not APC members – APC Chairman

Dr Tony Okocha, Chairman of the All Progressive Congress(APC), in Rivers, has said that FCT minister Nyesom Wike is not a member of the APC.

He told newsmen on Thursday in Abuja that the 27 Rivers lawmakers currently in a bitter political struggle w…

Gov Fubara’s judicial panel a witch hunt – Rivers APC chair

Dr Tony Okocha, Acting Chairman of the All Progressive Congress(APC), in Rivers, has described the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up to investigate the burning of local government offices as ‘an attempt to witch hunt’.

‘The Judicial Commission o…

Court refuses husband’s divorce request

An Area Court at Centre-Igboro in Ilorin has given both parties in a divorce suit one week to try and achieve a settlement.

The husband, Oloruntoyin Yahaya, had asked to divorce Alimat Yahaya over what he alleged to be her involvement in the usage o…