Day: September 26, 2024

Tinubu felicitates Oba Rashidi Ladoja at 80

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as he marked his 80th birthday.

The president described Ladoja, who clocked 80 on Wednesday, as an accomplished businessman who served as Governor of Oyo State from 2003 to 2007.

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Foundation calls for end to femicide in Nigeria

Fame Foundation, a gender biased Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called for an end to all forms of femicide in Nigeria.

Femicide is the act of killing a woman by a domestic partner or a member of a criminal enterprise.

The Executive Direct…

NCF set for cricket festival in October

No fewer that 1000 school girls are expected to take part in the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC)/Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Women’s Criio Festival.

Uyi Akpata, president of the NCF, said this on Tuesday at a media briefing aimed a…

UNGA79: Elumelu champions food security, youth empowerment

Africa’s philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has reiterated his commitment to promoting financial inclusion, youth empowerment and food security for a sustainable future.

Elumelu said this during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 7…

NAN pledges support for efficient energy consumption campaign

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has assured the Nigeria Sustainable Cooling Project (NSCP) of support in its campaign for efficient energy consumption in the country.

Malam Ali M. Ali, Managing Director of NAN, said this when a delegation from the …

FASU Games: Lotus MD harps on fostering unity through sports

The Executive Director of Lotus Bank, Mrs Kafilat Araoye, has called on governments and Nigerian universities to create an environment for sports to foster unity, encourage healthy competition and promote global excellence for students.

Araoye made …