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  As Lagos State Printing Corporation (LSPC) strives to promote a culture of excellence and professionalism, it has on Monday honors best officers of the month and celebrated July birthday celebrants. This was disclosed in a statement signed Dr Adeola Ekine, Head, Public Affairs Unit, LSPC. Ekine said that LSPC  remained committed to nurturing talent and celebrating achievements of outstanding officers who have consistently gone above and beyond in their respective roles in ensuring the smooth functioning and success of the Corporation. She said while LSPC remained steadfast in carrying out its main objective, the Corporation also recognizes hard work by rewarding its members of staff who has in no small measure exhibited exceptional dedication to work. "To this end, Mr. Raymond Alabi of production department, Mr. Afeez Lukman of maintenance department and Mrs. Latifat Salau of Account Department are outstanding as recipients for the award in the month of July, 2023. "These o...

  Esther Celestine, an auxiliary Staff with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, exchanged wedding vows with Okoronkwo Emenike at the Assemblies of God Church, Treasure Palace, Olodi Apapa, Lagos on Saturday. During the ceremony, Pastor Ihuoma Matthew delivered a sermon in which he urged the newlywed groom to protect and stand firmly with his wife.  He emphasized the importance of resolving their differences without undue interference from others. The pastor specifically advised the groom against isolating himself from his bride to avoid the collapse of their marriage. Recognizing marriage as a divine institution among Christian believers, the pastor called upon the couple to display tolerance, perseverance, and piety in their interactions with one another. He challenged them to embrace transparency and accountability as guiding principles throughout their marital journey. Among the esteemed guests present at the wedding ceremony were dignitaries suc...

The Coalition of Peace In Nigeria (COPIN), has warned a faceless Northern group threatening to lead protest against the amiable Director-General of State Services (DG SS), Alh. YM Bichi (fwc, CFR), to desist forthwith, or face a counter-offensive by well-meaning Nigerians, who are better informed about the state of affairs in our dear country. Our investigations, as a patriotic, non-profit group, revealed that billions of naira have been earmarked for this orchestrated demolition campaign against a gentleman officer, who is widely described as a "reformer", "transformative", and "welfarist" leader. We want the so-called Northern Group to answer the following questions, before embarking on what is obviously an ill-motivated and subversive action:  1:. Where, in contemporary history, did a serving Central Bank Governor declare interest in partisan politics, considering the enormity of the monetary policy challenges before him? 2: Should the public not ask qu...

The National Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) has fabricated an industrial Tiger-Nut processing machine to boost the nation’s agricultural sector. Mr Kayode Ibidapo, Chairman of NATE, Lagos Branch, made this known during the association’s 2023 award ceremony, induction of new members and the unveiling of the industrial tiger-nut processing machine at FIIRO, Oshodi, Lagos. The theme of the event was, “Technological Advancement and the Nation’s Economic Growth. Ibidapo said that the machine was fabricated with raw materials gathered from Nigeria, and could be used for extracting high-quality milk from both tiger-nuts and coconut. According to the chairman, NATE, as an association, keeps inventing new machines to ensure technological improvement in Nigeria. “Instead of us to be importing machines, why can’t we produce these machines in Nigeria? We have all the raw materials we need to make these inventions. “What we need to know is that machines fabricated or made in Nig...

The Leadership Initiative For Youths Empowerment(LIFE) a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO),h has begun a  three-day sensitisation  workshop on Gender Based Violence and human rights for no fewer than 32 young women in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sensitisation workshop held at Envougue Plaza, Okota, Lagos State. Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence committed against a person because of his or her sex or gender. It is forcing another person to do something against his or her will through violence, coercion, threats, deception, cultural expectations, or economic means. Chibogu Obinwa, a Facilitator and  Gender, Development and Civil Society Specialist, in her introduction, urged young women to be catalysts for change, and ask salient questions that can further improve the quality of life for women and human rights. According to her, gender roles are propaganda made popular by the society, hereby limiting women by extension this keeps a...

Life Lager Beer, one of Nigeria's leading beer brands made a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Eze (Dr) Emmanuel Okeke (Eze-Imo), along with the Council of Traditional Rulers on Friday, July 14, 2023. The visit aimed to further endear the brand to its traditional stakeholders and emphasize the brand's commitment to promoting Igbo culture and values. During the visit, the Life Beer brand team expressed its deep appreciation for the esteemed monarch's unwavering support for the cultural values and development of the Igbo people and had the privilege of presenting the new 'King of Hi-Life,' Nwajiaku Umunnakwe, to HRM Eze (Dr) Emmanuel Okeke (Eze-Imo) for his royal blessings. Nwajiaku Umunnakwe, a rising star in the Hi-Life music genre, emerged as the winner of the Hi-Life Fest 2023 music competition and staying true to the theme of this year’s competition, he brought home the glory - Turu Ugo Lota. Emphasizing the brand’s commitment to promoting Igbo culture and val...

   The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) ,Lagos State Chapter has trained its members on capacity building  to further engage the duty bearers especially the state government and the various MDAs on budgets implementation,tracking and analysis tools training. The training was held with funding support from the Education Out Loud (EOL) ,Project of the Global Partnership on Education (GPE) The training had members of the Coalition undergoing an intensive training on Budget Tracking, Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys and Community Score Card.  Speaking at the training, the State Coordinator of CSACEFA Lagos, Mrs Olubunmi Francis, stated that this training became very necessary to enhance the capacity of coalition with the basic rudiments of Budget formation, approval, implementation and oversight.  Francis said that civil societies play a very significant role in oversight function.  “It is therefore important that members of the ...

  Mr Segun Agbaje, Group Chief Executive Officer, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, says persons on autism spectrum should be given the chance to succeed and empowered to experience life to its fullest. Agbaje said this on Thursday, in Lagos, at a news conference on the 13th Annual Autism Conference organised by the bank. He said that there was need to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the autism spectrum. “Society thrives when diverse individuals with their distinctive voices, perspectives and cultures are welcomed and celebrated. “We are excited about the evolving insights on the management of autism and remain committed to ensuring that more persons with autism spectrum disorder are able to find their voice. ”We also need to embrace their uniqueness while contributing meaningfully to society,”Agbaje said. Mrs Tolulope Onipede, Head, Corporate Communication, GTBank, said that the annual conference had grown to become a reference point for autism advocacy and ...

A Canada-based Nigerian singer, Haliyah Hales, says women need to adopt a more proactive and optimistic perspective to thrive in the music industry. Haliyah, whose real name is Ifedolapo Haliyat Arowolo, said women need to work hard and work smart. The singer, who just released her latest music video titled ‘Pressure’, said women in the music industry were struggling compared to their male counterparts, mostly because of how people receive female artistes. “I believe a lot of female artistes like myself can do better when it comes to their music by never giving up and always keep pushing. “I will say it is much more challenging and easier for male in the industry to network;  to meet people based on their talents;  they don’t have to necessary deal with discrimination sexually. “Other people just believe that the female artistes do not stand the test of time in the industry. “So, it is hard for them to invest in female artistes mostly because they feel when the female artistes...

  The Early Childhood Association of Nigeria (ECAN) has urged their new members to instill values,positive values and be a role models to every children they teach in schools. The National President of the Association, Prof. Babajide Abidogun said this at the induction ceremony of the new set of graduates into the association on Thursday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that 27 graduates of Lagos State University(LASU), Ojo were inducted into early childhood association of Nigeria(ECAN). Abidogun said that as an early childhood educators,you have the unique opportunity to instill values such as empathy,compassion and respect in the young hearts you touch. “Your roles extends beyond academic instruction; you are the role models and the first teachers that children encounter on their educational journey after their parents. “Your influence will shape their attitudes ,values and perception of the world around them. “The work you do is not without challenges,it require...

A Professor of Mathematics Education, Adetunji Olaoye, has called for proper funding of education programmes, to enhance teaching of the subject in schools. Olaoye, lecturer at the Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, Lagos State University (LASU), made the assertion at the the 89th inaugural lecture of the institution on Tuesday, in Lagos. The theme of the inaugural lecture was: “Mathematics Education of Knots in Human Connects: What Types of Knots Are You To Others in Life?” He said that the government funding must be in line with the UNESCO’s recommendation of 26 per cent budgetary allocation. “It will help to afford the provision of relevant and available instructional facilities to enhance mathematics teaching. “Many teachers do not have adequate knowledge of mathematics but centre their teaching on the examination that students are to undergo. “Most teachers avoid the teaching of topics like construction and loci due to their inadequate knowledge ...

By Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Destiny in one’s life will always be manifested with efforts, dedication and commitment. The attainment of higher positions in life is constantly tailored to many driving forces that could be inbuilt and reflections of personal endowments and zeal to succeed. The case of the new Inspector-General of Police is not an exception and can never be. The journey of Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun to his present position has been occasioned with ups and downs which must be experienced by one who must be great in life. A game changer, catalyst of change and adversement, thrive against all odds. In the realm of law enforcement, true game changers emerge, transforming traditional approaches and paving the way for innovation and progress. One of such visionary leaders is the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. With an exceptional career spanning decades, his appointment as Acting IGP marks a turning point in Nigeria's law enforcement landscape. This article delv...

Mr Stephen Akut, Country Co-ordinator,Nigeria,Kuehne Foundation ,NGO in logistics based in Switzerland has called on governments,transportation and logistics stakeholders to rethink on how they could solve logistics problems in Nigeria. Akut made the assertion at an interactive programme tagged ‘Industry Day 2023’ organised by School of Transportation and Logistics,Lagos State University(LASU) and partnered with Kuehne Foundation on Thursday,Lagos. He said that for every society to develop or advance they would need a competent logistics because it was very important to the life of every human being. “We need people to know that logistics capabilities will lift them towards developments. “Nigeria governments and stakeholders needs to build competent logistics in order to compete among other countries. “In order to solve the logistics problem will develop a foundation all over the developing world for free to build a competency of people to understand the civilisation of logistics being...

A Canada-based Nigerian singer, Haliyah Hales, says her latest music video titled ‘Pressure’ is inspired by an unapologetic desire for love, passion and a good life without pressure. Haliyah, whose real name is Ifedolapo Haliyat Arowolo, spoke against the backdrop of her journey into music and how versatility shaped her musical career. “I believe a lot of female artistes like myself can do better when it comes to their music by never giving up and always keep pushing. “I broke into the over-saturated music industry using my versatility. “Pressure is a sensual hip hop music. It was inspired by vivid expression of love and a desire for a life that knows no pressure. “The sensational story emphasises on love, life and the urge to truly live without pressure. The song is telling us to have more fun and focus less on pressure. “Pressure is presently gaining lots of attention in the media in Toronto and Nigeria. Due to its feel good reputation in the hiphop scene. “Pressure is the kind of mu...

The Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has appreciated the cordial relationship between the Nigerian Army and the people of Epe as well as commissioned some projects at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC). Lagbaja commissioned the Nigerian Army (NA) Ordinance School Officers accomodation, the NA Cantonment Jetty, Epe and the Papa Primary Healthcare Centre, Epe as part of the army's civil-military cooperation to the community. He said that the 8-bedroom medical Papa Health Centre was constructed under the COAS Quick Impact Project Scheme to have an immediate positive impact in the community. "In our task of safeguarding the lives and property of our citizens, the cooperation and collaboration of the civil populace is highly essential for us to succeed. "This project is to further strengthen the existing excellent relations between the Epe Community and the Nigerian Army. "This cooperation has overtime significantly contributed to the successes re...

  Mr Ned Mitchell, Head of Originals, Africa and Middle East, Prime Video on Friday said that Prime Video would keep on collaborating with comedians to maximize the talent in the industry. Mitchell said this in Lagos at a press conference unveiling Basket Mouth as host of its unscripted African Original, LOL, Last One Laughing Naija. He revealed that the platform is committed to helping comedians in Nigeria to realise their goals and vision. “It is a big deal for comedy especially in Nigeria and we wanted to bring it in ways that people have never seen before as it is about authenticity and its uniqueness. “We are working with various people behind the scenes so that our customers would know that prime video is the place to get local and international contents.  “We are building and expanding our coast to different parts of the Africa and this would also serve as a form of empowerment as different indigenous people would be involved in the production of various contents,” he s...

  The NNS Sokoto Commanding Officer, Commander Babatunde Adebayo, has shown his romantic side as he sends a loving message to his wife, Mrs. Omolola Amina Adebayo, as she turned a year older  today 6th July 2023. The Naval Officer, who serves as the Nigerian Navy Ship, Commanding Officer Sokoto, in a post via his Instagram page eulogized his wife describing her as ‘the perfect mother to their beloved children’. He wrote, “To my dearest wife and the perfect mother to our beloved children, words alone cannot express how far I have come by your support, love and affection. Each moment shared with you renews my strength, brightens my ideas and sharpens my vision. “As you celebrate your birthday today, I remain eternally grateful to God for the gift of you in my life. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in productivity and progress. May God continue to protect and bless you as we journey each day together. Happy Birthday to My One and Only Wife.”  Adebayo, walked down t...

  Mr Biram Fall, Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa said direct selling companies needed a regulatory body to monitor its activities and curb the  misconception of using unethical strategies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that QNET is an E-commerce direct selling company. Fall made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. He said that while the industry had improved the lives of many, it also faced legitimate criticisms, especially in emerging markets that had little or no exposure to sales model.  Fall said that Africa had often been called the new frontier of growth for the direct selling industry with the region experiencing one of the highest three-year CAGR at six per cent. He noted that yet many African nations, legitimate direct selling businesses were often misunderstood as illegitimate schemes due to lack of awareness and relevant legislation. Fall said that  lack of industry regulatory bodies, such as a direct selling associ...

The Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) has appointed Yemi Idowu, a foremost sports philanthropist, as its Patron, following his support toward grassroots sports. Olabisi Joseph, NSSF President, described Idowu as a strong supporter of school sports. She added that his involvement in grassroots sports development endeared him to the federation, to consider him as Patron. “As a distinguished sports personality and a prominent figure in the Nigerian sporting landscape, your vast experience in the sports industry, your dedication to promoting sports at the grassroots level, coupled with your philanthropic initiatives, has positively impacted the lives of many aspiring athletes. “Your association with our federation will undoubtedly inspire and motivate our young athletes to achieve excellence.” “Also, your dedication to sports, unwavering support for young athletes, and commitment to the development of sports in Nigeria have made you an ideal candidate for this prestigious role,” she ...

  In an effort to combat criminal activity at sea, the Nigerian Navy in Lagos has on Tuesday said it successfully intercepted a prohibited substance called cannabis.  The interception was made possible through the utilization of Falcon Eye, a state-of-the-art maritime awareness domain facility technology. Commodore Kolawale Oguntuga, the commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, disclosed this information during a press conference held in Apapa. He stated that the interception took place in the early hours of July 3 near Ibeju Lekki. “On this day the falcon eye was able to detect the activity of criminals transferring bags of canabis  from boats to land. “As soon as we realized it, patrol teams both on water and land swiftly swung into action to ensure that the criminals did not escape. “On sighting our men, they fled and we were able to confiscate the consignment and we recovered over 200 bags. Each bags weighs about 50kg so we are talking about 10,000 kg of these ...

Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet has assumed office as the new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Nigerian Air Force (NAF).  The senior officer took over on July 3  2023 from Air Commodore Ayodele Famuyiwa at a brief ceremony held at Headquarters NAF, Abuja.  It would be recalled that Air Commodore Gabkwet served as the DOPRI from 9 March 2021 to 6 January 2023.  Prior to his reappointment, the senior officer was the Commander 551 NAF Station Jos, Plateau State.  Signed: JOEL ABIOYE, Group Captain Deputy Director Public Relations& Information Nigerian Air Force 3 July 2023