The Vatican announced that Pope Francis cancelled his Saturday morning audiences due to a mild flu, as stated in an official statement. Typically engaging in regular meetings on Saturdays with Vatican officials, including a weekly session with the head of the department overseeing the appointment of bishops, as well as private audiences, the 86-year-old pontiff Read More…
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Oscar Pistorius: The tale of triumph and tragedy
Oscar Pistorius’s life journey, encapsulated from the heights of inspirational triumph to the depths of a tragic event, reflects the stark contrast between two cinematic narratives – one of a sporting legend and the other a harrowing tale of violence. In the former portrayal, he emerged as the revered “Blade Runner,” securing numerous Paralympic gold Read More…
Sandra Emina and Ohio Ugbehu triumph in 2023 Nigeria Ladies Open Golf Championship
Sandra Emina and Ohio Ugbehu showcased their golfing prowess in the recently concluded four zonal championship at the 2023 Nigeria Ladies Open held in Abuja. The duo, representing the Southern zone, clinched victory with impressive scores. Emina and Ugbehu demonstrated their skill by amassing a total of 170 gross, achieving nett scores of 86 and Read More…
Stakeholders advocate enhanced awareness for Restorative Justice in Lagos
Prominent stakeholders within the Restorative Justice (RJ) sphere in Lagos State emphasised the crucial need for increased awareness of the programme’s benefits, aiming to alleviate the strain on the courts, Nigeria Correctional Service, police, and the wider community. This call came during a Thursday stakeholders’ engagement on Restorative Justice, orchestrated by the Lagos State RJ Read More…
Lagos State Government proposes electricity cooperative model as an energy sector solution
The Lagos State Government has highlighted its newly introduced electricity cooperative model as a potential remedy for the country’s struggling energy sector, specifically within the state. Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, addressed this pivotal initiative during a one-day inaugural symposium held in Lagos. The symposium, themed “Venturing into Power Read More…
Adolescents’ health care access deficiency highlighted at MWAN conference
Mrs. Toyin Oke-Osayintolu, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, addressed the dire issue of inadequate access to basic health care services among adolescents and young people in Nigeria. She highlighted these concerns during her keynote address at the 23rd Biennial Conference of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Read More…
Environmental offenders sentenced to community service and fines for indiscriminate waste disposal
In Ikoyi, Lagos, the Environmental Special Offences Court has levied fines and community service penalties on 40 individuals guilty of indiscriminate waste disposal, highlighting the severity of their actions and their adverse effects on the environment. Each offender received a fine of ₦30,000 or an alternative sentence of six hours of community service in specified Read More…
Minister urges maritime agencies to achieve set targets for national development
The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called upon heads of agencies within the ministry to diligently pursue the objectives outlined in the Performance Bond he signed with President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released in Lagos on Wednesday, Oyetola emphasised the significance of executing the performance bond, alongside completing vital Read More…
Google’s Hustle Academy celebrates graduates and empowers thousands of businesses, says country director
According to Mr. Olumide Balogun, the Country Director of Google West Africa, the recent Google Hustle Academy graduation in Abuja was a celebration not just of 5,300 graduates but also of the significant empowerment provided to 10,000 businesses across Africa, including 4,400 in Nigeria. Balogun emphasized that the fund, comprising financial aid, mentorship, and business Read More…
Currency Predictions for the Week Ahead: Naira, Shilling, and Kwacha Under Pressure, Cedi and Ugandan Shilling Stable – Traders (Reuters)
Currency traders foresee fluctuations in Nigeria’s naira, Kenya’s shilling, and Zambia’s kwacha in the upcoming week, while Ghana’s cedi and Uganda’s shilling are expected to maintain stability, according to Reuters reports. Kenya’s Shilling The Kenyan shilling is anticipated to continue its gradual decline due to heightened foreign currency demand across sectors leading up to year-end. Read More…