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The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins has commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the wake of the recent collapse of the 21-storey building on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. In a release …

Former Vice Chancellor of the Imo State University (IMSU), Professor Bertram. E. B. Nwoke, Thursday, November 4, 2021, gave a glowing account of the pioneering efforts of late Professor Celestine Onwuliri in the areas of research, control and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The occasion was the 9th Edition …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 4, 2021 Nigerians in the West Coast of the U.S. have appealed to the Nigerian government to expedite action on its planned re-opening of the Consulate-General of Nigeria in San Francisco to alleviate their consular challenges. The nationals, who made the appeal at a …

In a proactive move to stave off any industrial action and boost the dwindling revenue from crude oil production, the Chief Executive Officer Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, has approved the immediate promotion of 195 members of staff of the new Commission. Speaking on Tuesday, following …

Professor Bertram E. B. Nwoke will, on Thursday, November 4, 2021, deliver the 9th Prof. C.O.E Onwuliri Memorial Lecture. The Lecture, which will be Virtual, will have as theme: “Prof. C. O. E. Onwuliri: Legacies in the Science, Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria.” Prof. B. E. …

The 650,000bpd Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as well as other modular refineries are expected to be the major drivers of Nigeria’s demand for petroleum products, which is projected to grow massively in the nearest future. Speaking at the 15th Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) Africa Downstream …

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and leaders of Rivers State have issued a 48 hour ultimatum to the Federal Government to bring to book the masterminds of the invasion of the residence of Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja last Friday. The Rivers leaders, warned that …

. . . Donates N2 million to Hospital, Nursing College Mr. Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, has urged nursing students to continue to pursue their education with more seriousness and devotion, stating that their profession remains a very noble …

The Southern and Middle Belt Alliance (SaMBA) has warned security agencies to desist from harassing Judges from the Southern region of the Country. The global group advised the security agencies to follow due process and route whatever complaint they may have to Nigeria’s National Judicial Council (NJC). SaMBA noted in …

Nigeria’s new Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Ambassador (Dr.) Uzoma Emenike, will be meeting with Nigerians in the New York jurisdiction on Friday, October 29, 2021. The New York Jurisdiction includes 20 states in the U.S – New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, Indiana, Connecticut, …

St. Antoninus Catholic Church, 337 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07103 will, on Sunday November 14, 2021, hold its Thanksgiving Harvest for Divine Restoration. The main Bible text for the program of the iconic 147 year-old Church, which has Rev. Father Joseph A. Meager as Parish Priest, is Isaiah …

In recognition of its excellent operational efficiency in foreign currency payments, leading financial institution – Fidelity Bank Plc – has been presented the Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award by Citigroup. Every year, Citigroup, a leading global bank headquartered in New York and present in more than 160 countries, rewards a …

By Augusta Uchediunor Lagos, Oct. 23, 2021 Dr. Adeyemi Onabowale, Chairman, Reddington Hospital Group, has commended Access Bank Plc for its diverse support aimed at improving access to and service delivery in the healthcare sector. Onabowale gave the commendation at the official inauguration of Duchess International Hospital, a newly 100-suits …

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Oct. 22, 2021 FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc has denied the purported acquisition of a majority stake in the company by Mr. Femi Otedola. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the company in a statement pasted on the website of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd. …

Former Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Barrister Emma Okah has called on the United Kingdom (UK) to withdraw the travel advisory warning her citizens not to travel to Rivers State. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office flagged Rivers and eleven other states in Nigeria as unsafe for travels. The …

Laolu Akande, spokesman for Nigerian Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has penned an emotional tribute in honour of the late former US Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell. Powell died on Monday of complications from COVID-19 at age 84. In a tribute via his …

Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu By Tatalo Alamu on October 17, 2021 To the iconic Lagos Airport Hotel’s Banquet Hall this past Tuesday to bear historic witness as a gale of tributes showered on a great naval hero and a worthy associate of almost fifty years: Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu, former military governor of Imo …

The University of Oxford in the United Kingdom has appointed Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections, as an Academic Visitor. The appointment is for the period of the University’s Michelmas Term from October to …

The family of late Sir and Lady M. A Nnadozie (KSM) of Umuakagu Nsu in Ehime Mbano LGA of Imo State, Nigeria has announced the demise of their illustrious son, High Chief Zeek Martins Nnadozie. A statement by Mr. Fabian Chukwuma Nnadozie, on behalf of the family, said that the late …

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayelsa State Chapter, Saturday conducted a peaceful state Congress to elect its 36 State Executive Committee (SEC) members. The congress, which was held at the state’s party secretariat located along Mbiama/Yenagoa Road, witnessed the presence of major stakeholders led by Senator Biobarakuma Degi- Eremienyo, two …

Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, who was recently appointed Assistant Director General of Health Emergency Intelligence at the World Health Organisation (WHO), will officially hand over to his successor at the NCDC, Dr. Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa, on Monday, October 18, 2021. Ihekweazu, a world renowned epidemiologist …

On October 14, 2021, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) convened a dissemination meeting to present findings from the Data4COVID19 Africa challenge, Nigeria Project. Findings from the project will provide scientific evidence to inform public health action for Nigeria’s response …

The Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki has said that the Federal Government will take a holistic look at the remittances of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to the Maritime Academy, Oron, with a view to solving the issues surrounding the releases. Saraki said this …

By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, Oct. 12, 2021 A former governor of Anambra, Mr. Peter Obi, on Tuesday decried budgetary allocation for the Office of First Lady, describing it as an unnecessary expenditure that should be channeled into something worthwhile. Obi, who was guest speaker at the 8th Annual Foursquare Gospel …