Category: NEWS

LASU Celebrates Jakande at 90, Names Campus Road after Him
July 22, 2019 No Responses

LASU Celebrates Jakande at 90, Names Campus Road after Him

The Lagos State University (LASU),Ojo, on Monday celebrated the first civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, on his 90th birthday, naming the longest road on the campus after him. This gesture took place at a day colloquium...
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European Union Earmarks £250m to Empower Women in Africa
July 18, 2019 No Responses

European Union Earmarks £250m to Empower Women in Africa

European Union (EU) Programme Manager to Nigeria, Laolu Olawumi, said 250 million dollars had been earmarked to empower women in line with the 2030 agenda in Africa. Olawumi, disclosed this in an interview on the sideline of the UN and...
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America Varsities Offer $7.5m Scholarships to 303 Nigerian Students
July 16, 2019 No Responses

America Varsities Offer $7.5m Scholarships to 303 Nigerian Students

More than 303 Nigerian students from the 17 states of southern Nigeria have received no less than $7.5 million in full or partial scholarships from 225 United States (U.S.) universities and colleges to study for the 2019-2020 academic session. Acting...
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Nigeria Gets Thundery, Rainy Activities for Monday
July 8, 2019 No Responses

Nigeria Gets Thundery, Rainy Activities for Monday

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy activities over many parts of the country for Monday. NiMet’s Weather Outlook for Sunday in Abuja predicted thunderstorms over Northern States in the morning hours. According to it, t...
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‘Nigeria Pipelines Grossly Inadequate to Move Gas Around’
July 8, 2019 No Responses

‘Nigeria Pipelines Grossly Inadequate to Move Gas Around’

  Mr Chukwueloka Umeh, the Executive Director of Nestoil Group, said that the country’s gas pipelines are grossly inadequate to move gas around and urged government to invest in gas economy value chain. Umeh made this known in an interview...
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Ijegun Pipeline Fire Put Out after 17 hours, says NEMA
July 4, 2019 No Responses

Ijegun Pipeline Fire Put Out after 17 hours, says NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that the Ijegun pipeline fire has been successfully quenched with the assistance of specially-trained safety firemen after 17 hours of tedious services. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, South-West Coordinator ...
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What the weather will be like on Friday – Metreology
July 4, 2019 No Responses

What the weather will be like on Friday – Metreology

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted more influx of moisture into the country for Friday. NiMet`s “Weather Outlook“ on Thursday in Abuja predicted rains over central states during the morning hours. According to NiMet, thunderstorms are lik...
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Judge Lets Rapist Go Free as He’s From a ‘Good Family’
July 3, 2019 No Responses

Judge Lets Rapist Go Free as He’s From a ‘Good Family’

A family court judge in New Jersey has been roundly admonished by the state’s appeals court for ruling that a teenager accused of raping an intoxicated girl and then sharing a video of the assault with friends deserved leniency because...
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UNESCO to Move Jesus’ Birthplace from ‘List of World Heritage in Danger’
July 2, 2019 No Responses

UNESCO to Move Jesus’ Birthplace from ‘List of World Heritage in Danger’

The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Tuesday announced it would remove the site officially recognised as the birthplace of Jesus from its `List of World Heritage in Danger’. The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO, wh...
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More Moisture Weather in Nigeria for Wednesday says Meteorology
July 2, 2019 No Responses

More Moisture Weather in Nigeria for Wednesday says Meteorology

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has predicted more of moisture influx into the country for Wednesday. The NiMET’s “Weather Outlook“ on Tuesday in Abuja predicted cloudy condition over central states with chances of thunderstorms over Taraba and...
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