Agege Molebi United Forum (AMUF), on Friday, 5 April, 2024, handed over a cheque of N1 million to a young girl, who was hit in the eye by tear gas canister to aid her surgery at the hospital. The young girl, Aminat Alege, 12 years old, was on Friday, 9 February, 2024 hit in the eye by a tear gas canister allegedly fired by a police man in Dopemu area of Agege. Nobody has claimed responsibility or came to the assistance of the family since the incident. Touched by the plight of the young student and her family, Agege Molebi…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Daurama Foundation has given free health consultation and care in Abuja to celebrate the World Health Day At a sponsored community-focused event at Emab Plaza on Aminu Kano Crescent on Saturday, 6 April, 2024, the Foundation exemplified its dedication to advancing accessible healthcare and embracing the global theme “My Health My Right.” Amidst the lively atmosphere of the plaza, people from all walks of life gathered to prioritise their health. They eagerly participated in vital health check-ups and absorbed knowledge during engaging health education sessions. Led by experts from Medform Medical Limited, these talks covered a wide array of…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has discovered in Egbema West of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State illegal petroleum refinery site with massive capacity. A statement on Friday, 5 April, 2024, by the spokesman of the security agency, Afolabi Babawale read: “In a swift response to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni OFR marching order the CG”s SIS having upscaled their intelligence and operational techniques have uncovered a massive illegal refining site with over 95,000 illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) while others yet to be refined but…
The people of the community where Saint Margaret Group of Schools is located in Ikorodu, Lagos have carried out a protest, calling of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to halt the actions of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), and some armed security personnel and unauthorised individuals, commonly known as touts from demolition of the school facilities. The School was established 42 years ago, in 1982, at number 26, NBC Road, Ebute, Ikorodu. The protesters who were armed with placards with different inscriptions during the protest, made a clarion call to the Sanwo-Olu, requesting his intervention to halt…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that innovation is essential to attainment of Nigeria’s dream of becoming one of the top countries in the world, urging Nigerians to bring up innovative ideas and actions to advance the ongoing transformation agenda in the country. Speaking at the third i-FAIR cohorts graduation ceremony of the nine-month mentorship programme for budding innovators and entrepreneurs on Thursday in Abuja, the Vice President implored Nigerians to support the Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) initiative to advance the transformation agenda in the country. Shettima who was represented by the Special Adviser to the…
Socialite and businessman of the famed Association for Better Nigeria, Otunba Abimbola Davis has died at the age of 67. A source close to the former Association for Better Nigeria (ABN) chieftain confirmed that he died on Friday morning, 5 April, 2024. Another source confirmed that he developed medical issues and died at his Jericho, Ibadan, Oyo State palatial residence in the morning. “He was okay yesterday evening when we all had fun at the Ibadan Golf Club. It was shocking when we were told he died this morning,” he said. It was gathered that the remains of the great…
A 60-year-old Catholic priest has died after his robes caught fire from a candle-light ceremony during an Easter vigil. The priest, Javier Sánchez died from the horrific injuries of the burns in Zaragoza city, Spain. According to Daily Mail, he suffered 50 per cent burns in the freak accident over the Easter weekend and lost his battle for life after four days in intensive care. An ember bowl surrounded by candles caught fire and shot off sparks which ignited his robes. It was learned that the 60-year-old died a hero as he stood between the burning bowl and nuns to…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Arsenal kept a fifth consecutive away clean sheet as goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard earned a 3-0 victory at Brighton to move them top of the Premier League. Manchester City had moved above the Gunners and level on points with Liverpool with a 4-2 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday lunchtime, but Mikel Arteta’s side responded with a superb performance to hit the summit. Arsenal’s rock-solid defence had made a shaky start on the south coast before Saka kept his cool from the penalty spot with VAR not overturning the decision after Tariq…
Dr. Frederick Akinfala, a former university don, has been appointed as part of the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Dr. Akinfala’s previous public service records include serving as director at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). He is to serve as Director of Finance and Administration of the newly inaugurated NELFUND. Others so appointed are Mr. Akintunde Sawyer, Managing Director/ CEO; and, Mr. Mustapha Iyal, as Executive Director of Operations of the Fund. President Bola Tinubu, in the statement announcing the appointments, said that the NELFUND was created to deliver “sustainable higher education and critical skill…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has disclosed that at least 50,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will perform the 2024 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, who made this disclosure at a news conference held at Hajj House on Friday, April 5, 2024 in Abuja, said the commission was on course to conduct a successful Hajj operation, no matter the challenges. Arabi reiterated that Nigerian Muslims would perform the 2024 Hajj in a number that nobody had ever imagined. ”This year’s Hajj preparations is one of the most…