By Ayomide Otitoju In a continued effort to combat cancer, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its partners TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited, SAPETRO, CNOOC, and PRIME 130 have launched an advanced mammography center at the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Lafia, Nasarawa State. This facility, the second of its kind following an…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has refuted claims circulating in a video that shows a person pouring a dark liquid purported to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) allegedly purchased from an NNPC Retail outlet at Keffi Flyover. NNPC clarified that an investigation of all its outlets confirmed the claim…
Labour leader Keir Starmer has expressed confidence that the UK-US special relationship will continue to thrive under Donald Trump, but concerns loom over potential challenges if the Republican candidate returns to the White House. Starmer, who made a diplomatic overture to Trump late Wednesday by offering congratulations on his campaign, told reporters in Budapest on…
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned Thursday that North Korea’s involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine represents a direct threat to U.S. security, as he made a concerted effort to persuade Donald Trump to continue supporting Kyiv. Rutte’s remarks came as fears are growing in Europe that Trump, if re-elected as U.S. president, could withdraw crucial…
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his election victory, emphasizing the critical importance of a peaceful transfer of power. In a statement, Obama acknowledged the outcome was not what he had hoped for but reinforced the democratic principle that election results must be respected, regardless of personal preferences….
By Ayomide Otitoju Barrister Hassan Bello, Principal Partner of Justicia Legal Practitioners and former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has committed to providing free legal assistance to Nigerian women in the maritime sector who experience gender-based discrimination in their workplaces. Speaking at the 2024 MMS Hall of Fame Induction and Life-Impact Awards…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a significant move to bolster education and healthcare in Anambra State, Peter Obi has donated a total of ₦60 million to the University of the Niger (UNINIGER) and the School of Nursing Science, Iyienu, Ogidi, both institutions under the Anglican Diocese of the Niger. During a visit to the University of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has honored newly promoted officers in a ceremony that highlighted the importance of loyalty, discipline, and commitment to their new ranks. The event, held at the State Command Headquarters in Awka, saw the decoration of officers recently elevated by the Civil…
By Ayomide Otitoju Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, and senior officials from the Defence Headquarters extended their condolences on Tuesday to Mrs. Mariya Lagbaja, widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, at his official residence in Abuja. During the visit, the IGP described the late General…
