Senator Stella Oduah, who represents Anambra-North Senatorial District, on Satuday, December 19, presented gift materials to dozens of widows who assembled at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Odoakpu, Onitsha in Anambra State. Ms. Oduah used the event to provide relief from the prevailing harsh economic situation in the country to the women of her constituency especially for the yuletide season. According to Reverend Father Uzor of Sacred Heart, Senator Oduah’s generosity, selflessness and works of charity started long before she got engaged in politics and therefore could be said to be an apostolate. Amidst dozens of widows who gathered to receive…
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[19 December, 2015/The InfoStride] The state-run Saudi Press Agency has announced that 34 nations are forming a new “Islamic military alliance” to fight terrorism. But will this new alliance really be able to prevent future terrorist attacks and create lasting peace? There is no statistically validated guarantee that the military strategy of fighting violence with violence will work. It certainly has not in the past. Why should it now? History shows that using violence to quell violence ultimately just ratchets up the level of violence. There is hope, however, if the new alliance honors its stated goal that terrorism “should…
[Abuja/The InfoStride] Commemorating International Migrants Day, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) delivered antenatal education classes at the Wassa Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Abuja. In recognition of over 3.3 million Nigerians who have been displaced by violence and hundreds of babies delivered in cramped and unsafe IDP camps across the nation, WBFA provided expectant mothers at the IDP camp in Wassa, Abuja with high quality antenatal education, as well as goody bags that had soaps, deodorant antiperspirants and body lotions. The WBFA Team, led by its Abuja Programmes Manager, Dr Yewande Ayoola as well as its Lagos Midwifery Programmes…
LAGOS, Nigeria – iSON Technologies, the fast growing IT services company and fully-owned subsidiary of iSON Group, along with its co investor Dhabi One Investment Services LLC has acquired Global Technology Services (GTS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC). The acquisition enables iSON Technologies to expand its services and client portfolio in the UAE and the GCC, while enabling GTS access to other sectors such as telecommunications, aviation, media and entertainment, as well as expansion into Africa and APAC regions, where iSON Group has a very strong presence. The acquisition also enables iSON Technologies to provide…
Remi Abere, Wellbeign Foundation Africa’s Sponsored Climber at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), led by Founder-President Her Excellency Mrs. Toyin Saraki – Wife of Senate-President – commends the successful climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro by the Climb With Remi initiative. The WBFA sponsored one brave climber headed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, in support of those in Nigeria’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. In recognition of this contribution, the climber planted the WBFA flag on the summit. Remi Abere led the climbing team that proved that women can stay fit and fabulous in…
Delegates applaud region – wide democratic renaissance, harp on heightened internal economic development At The 48th ECOWAS Heads Summit. The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Kadre Desire Ouadraogo, disclosed that the joint actions inspired and sustained by the Heads of State and Governments as well as institutions have been tremendous in fostering democratic growth, peace and cooperation in the West African region. He made the statement at the opening ceremony of the 48th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Summit of Heads of State and Governments which held at the Banquet Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja…
Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai O.B. Agunbiade, disclosed that the activities of land grabbers, popularly called “ajagungbale” in the local parlance, have been identified as one of the major hindrances to the socio-economic development of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State. Hon. Agunbiade, who is representing Ikorodu Constituency 1, said this during his recent stakeholders meeting tagged “Towards a Better Constituency Engagement” with his constituency held at Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat, Ikorodu. According to him, “In order to curb the activities of the land grabbers, the State House of Assembly enacted the “Property Protection Law” with which it is…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday charged residents to take ownership of every government projects located in their communities and ensure a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. Ambode, who stated this while handing over 33KV Electrical Sub-Station at the Gberigbe Piggery Farm and a Community Hall in Gberigbe, Ikorodu Local Government Area of the State, said the change mantra of the present administration must be carried beyond rhetoric as it starts with the people who are the real agent of change. While reiterating that his administration is that of continuity with improvement and better performance,…
In West Africa, six women out of eight with breast cancer will die in five years. In the West, those numbers are reversed New study in Ghana confirms that black women are more likely to suffer from a rare form of breast cancer called triple-negative, which attacks women younger, is more aggressive and is harder to treat. In Ghana: Cancer Ward, two of Africa’s top journalists team up to investigate why breast cancer is killing so many women in sub-Saharan Africa, despite being treatable if detected early. The 24-minute documentary premiered last night on Al Jazeera English as part of…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday apprehended motorists, tricyclist and motorcyclists driving against traffic in Ijora Olopa area of the state in breach of the State Road Traffic Law. The Governor’s convoy, which was driving from Lagos Island en-route Carter Bridge to Ikeja, also accosted some other motorists while committing the traffic offence on Apogbon Bridge. Among the vehicles arrested include a black Toyota Camry with registration number KRD 666 DK; metallic coloured Lexus SUV with registration number LSR 995 BT; black Toyota Corolla with registration number AKD 911 DC; and yellow Mitsubishi taxi with registration…
An Eket-based charity organization, the Child’s Right and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN), has rescued four children who were hiding in a bush to avoid lynching after they were labeled witches and wizards, tortured, and abandoned to their fate by their families. Speaking to newsmen early this week, one the centre principal coordinators, Ms Elizabeth I. Wilson said she lead a rescue team to where the children were hiding in the bush to avoid persecution after a hint by a volunteer before there were rescued. “We got information from a volunteer who came to our centre and told us that he had…
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on November 15, 2015 secured the conviction of an internet fraudster, Egbeniyi Oluwafemi (alias Raymond Morrison, Mavis Mar and Markus Fred), who was sentenced to two years imprisonment by Justice A.M Liman of the Federal High Court, Benin, Edo State. The convict who was first arraigned on February 5, 2013 for offences bordering on internet scam and obtaining money by false pretense to the tune of 200 Euros from one Rita, a German citizen, was pronounced guilty on counts 1 and 3 of the 3-count charge and sentenced to one year imprisonment each on…
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday December 15, arraigned Aigbe Joseph (alias Anthony Styler Malan) and Dennis Igbinoba (aka David Clark, Engr. Phil Anderson, Engr. Tim Hilton, Engr. Williams Clark) before Justice A. M Liman of the Federal High Court, sitting in Benin, Edo State on separate count charges bordering on Internet fraud and obtaining money by false pretence. Joseph and Dennis were arrested in Benin City, Edo State following intelligence report on their involvement in internet scams. Laptop computers and phones were recovered from their homes during a search by EFCC operatives. In his confessional statement, Joseph…
Nigerian Government has sought for collaboration with the United Kingdom (UK) on cultural development. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who called for the assistance from the United Kingdom to develop abundant cultural heritages lying fallow in the country, says culture industry is key in diversifying Nigeria’s economy. He made this call in Abuja when the Country Director of the British Council in Nigeria, Connie Price paid him a courtesy visit in his office recently. He noted that the lack of passion from past administrations contributed to the failure of the creativity industry in Nigeria. He maintained that partnership between…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, seeks the support of Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) for diversification of Nigerian economy. He further urged the organisation to scale up its investment promotions in Nigeria to facilitate more investments in the country by CCA member-companies, at a time the Government is working hard to develop other sectors of the economy. “Your coming is very timely because as you know this new administration is determined to wean Nigeria from the addiction to oil. Fortunately, we had already made up our mind that we are going to cure ourselves of the addiction to oil…
Your Excellency, Let me use this medium to congratulate you on your victory in the march 28th presidential elections and also commend you on your choice of ministers. The persons you have picked to work with you truly shows you have come to salvage Nigeria. Sir. I thank you also for coming for the groundbreaking ceremony of Governor Ben Ayade for the 260km super highway and also appointing Cross Riverians in your cabinet; the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs , Pastor Usani Uguru Usani and the Chief of Naval Staff,…
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung, has announced the Ministry’s withdrawal of recognition for existing Youth Council Organisations and ordered that a new registration that will strictly be in line with the National Youth Policy be put in place. He also affirmed that the age bracket of 18-35 years will be strictly enforced for all eligible members. The minister gave the directive while addressing a delegation consisting of Board of Trustees of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), past Presidents and Representatives of the members of Management Committee of the Council, who paid him a courtesy visit in…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Monday, inspected the transmission room of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) which was gutted by fire on Sunday afternoon. The Minister, who was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Ayo Adesugba was conducted round the burnt facility by the Director General of the NTA, Mr. Sola Omole. He told Journalists after the inspection that the incident only slightly disrupted the operations of the station, adding that it came back on air shortly after the incident. The Minister said though the damaged equipment had been replaced, it was important to…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that the creative and culture industry has a great role to play in the ongoing diversification of Nigeria’s economy, a time of dwindling earnings from crude oil. Lai Mohammed noted this while receiving the Country Director of the British Council, Connie Price in his office in Abuja on Monday 14th of December 2015, adding that the Federal Government would not restrict its efforts at diversifying the economy to agriculture and solid minerals. “This Government, even before knowing that the price of crude oil was going to plummet to about…
The richest man in Africa and the owner of Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote, is buying back his Dangote Flour Mills, for just one US dollar. He sold 65.7 per cent of the company to South Africa’s Tiger Brands in 2012 for $200 million dollars. But since then, the South Africans, despite injection of millions of dollars have not made a dime in the company, which they rebranded only a few weeks ago, with Dangote and three other directors resigning from the board. Now the South Africans are heading for the exit doors, after reaching a buyback deal with Dangote Industries. South Africa’s…