The Immaculate Heart Catholic Church’s priest-in-charge, Rev. Fr. Pius Yusuf, advised worshippers on Friday to show love to everyone because this was the true meaning of Christmas. Yusuf, an army chaplain, made this statement during an early-morning mass to celebrate the church’s 37 years of consecration. He claimed that without the heavenly gift of God’s Read More…
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Local content: NOTAP to partner Nigerian Academy of Science
In order to boost local content and promote economic sustainability in Nigeria, the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) will work with the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS). Dr. DanAzumi Ibrahim, the DG NOTAP, spoke Friday in Abuja to a delegation from the academy that was headed by Prof. Ekanem Brande, the academy’s Read More…
Ore-Benin expressway monitored by 130 FRSC personnel during Christmas
For a special Christmas and New Year’s patrol, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that 130 men had been deployed on the Ore-Benin motorway. The FRSC added that for the yuletide special patrol, which started on Tuesday and till January 15, 2023, it sent out three police cars, one ambulance, and one tow truck. Read More…
Anti-drug advocacy group worries about drug consumption by youths during festive period
An anti-drug advocacy group, the Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), has warned youths in Nigeria against using illicit drugs and substances, especially during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Dr. Hope Omeiza, the VGADA’s executive director, sounded the warning while speaking to reporters on Friday in Abuja. According to Omeiza, substance use can lead to Read More…
Ahead 2023: Tinubu promises to reposition Nigeria’s economy
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, pledged businesspeople on Thursday that if elected, he will reposition Nigeria for more opportunity and development of its population. He also vowed to focus on improving the country’s security situation so that entrepreneurs could do business in a safe atmosphere. Tinubu made the vow during Read More…
Environment Commissioner Bello demands environmental responsibility from Lagosians
As Yuletide draws near, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, urged citizens on Thursday to actively protect their environment while having fun. In a statement that he personally signed, Bello stated that the government is doing everything it can to step up efforts to combat the scourge of climate Read More…
One person dies in multi-vehicle accident in Lagos
Four people were hurt and one person killed in a multi-vehicle accident in the city of Lagos, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Thursday. According to a statement released in Lagos by Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the accident occurred at the Cele bus stop inside Mile 2. “On arrival of the agency’s Read More…
UNILAG College of Medicine seeks support from alumni, friends
Alumni, parents, stakeholders, and friends of the college are all being asked to fund medical education by the University of Lagos College of Medicine. The Deputy Provost, Prof. Osaretin Ebuehi, said the event was the third in the series while speaking on the sidelines of a fundraising dinner and award night on Wednesday in Lagos. Read More…
Court reduces bail for medical doctor accused of defilement from ₦50m to ₦40m
Dr. Femi Olaleye’s bail requirement was reduced by a court in Ikeja, Nigeria, on Wednesday from ₦50 million to ₦40 million. Dr. Olaleye is the medical director of the Optimal Cancer Care Foundation. Justice Ramon Oshodi lowered the bail after the defendant’s lead attorney, Mr. Babatunde Ogala, SAN, moved an application and requested that the Read More…
Africa’s first humanoid, result of $12.6bn partnership between Canada and Nigeria
The value of the Uniccon Group of Companies’ partnership with the Canada Trade Commission on “Omeife,” Africa’s first humanoid robot, is estimated at $12.6 billion. When the Canada Trade Commissioner from Global Affairs Canada visited the group’s facilities in Abuja, Mr. Chuks Ekwueme, the group’s chairman, said this. According to Chuks, the humanoid robot’s anticipated Read More…