40 Lagos Students Begin Vocational Training Through Adepoju Foundation Support
No fewer than 40 senior secondary students at Lagos Baptist Academy have started vocational and technical training in carpentry, welding, plumbing, and electrical work, following a N15 million education support intervention by the Adepoju Foundation. The initiative is part of the Bunmi Adedayo Foundation Legacy Project, implemented with support from the Phoenix Global Foundation. It […]
Taraba Governor Kefas Joins APC, Lauded as Major Political Gain
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has described the defection of Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC as a major political achievement for the state. Speaking at a reception on Saturday organised to mark the governor’s defection, the […]
You Must Apologise Within 14 Days, Harrysong Tells Ex-wife over Alleged Defamation
Nigerian singer, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has issued an ultimatum to his former wife, Alexer Gopa, demanding a public apology over allegations he described as defamatory. The demand was contained in a cease-and-desist notice served through his lawyer, Mary Iyanagbe of Mary M. Iyanagbe and Co, and shared on the singer’s Instagram page […]
Governor Otu Conferred with Honorary Doctorate from Modibbo Adama University
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has been conferred with an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree by Modibbo Adama University, Yola, in recognition of his contributions to governance, public service and humanitarian development. The university said the award was presented during its combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies, following the approval of its Senate […]
Otedola Justifies N748bn Loan Write-off as First Bank Profit Drops 92%
The Group Chairman of First Bank Holdings Plc, Femi Otedola, has defended the company’s decision to write off N748 billion in non-performing loans, saying the move was a deliberate strategy to strengthen the institution’s long-term stability despite its impact on profits. Otedola said the one-off provisioning led to a 92 per cent drop in the […]
Tinubu Pledges Stable Academic Calendar, Improved Power Supply
Tinubu Pledges Stable Academic Calendar, Improved Power Supply President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining a stable academic calendar and reliable power for Nigerian universities. Represented at Ahmadu Bello University’s convocation, he emphasized that education remains a primary pillar of his “Renewed Hope” agenda. To support university employees, the […]
Bauchi Mulls Law to Curb Home Births as Maternal Mortality Soars
The Bauchi State Government is considering new legislation aimed at reducing the high number of women who give birth at home, a practice authorities say is contributing significantly to maternal and infant deaths in the state. Data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) show that only 31 per cent of women in Bauchi deliver […]
Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila Launches ₦2.5bn Nursing College Fund
Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila Launches ₦2.5bn Nursing College Fund Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, mother of the President’s Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, has launched a ₦2.5 billion fund for the College of Nursing at Summit University. The 96-year-old was also honored with a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration. The event, hosted by […]