Author: Saint Augustine

The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, recently alleged that some expelled members of the party may have perfected plans to attack the NAGAFF village and his resident in search of the original certificate registration of NNPP. In a statement in Lagos, Aniebonam said intelligence revealed that the planned attack was to take custody of the NNPP registration certificate which is in his custody. He said there were also plans to storm his residence with a search warrant over trumped up allegations with intent to hijack the original certificate. He described the move as foolish,…

…Award is motivation to serve more – Mobereola Special Adviser to Nigerian President on the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, last weekend, announced the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, as the best Agency of Government in exemplary teamwork, quality service delivery and consistency. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s special adviser on PEBEC, also announced the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy as the overall Best performing Ministry in the country. Dr. Oduwole announced that 33 operational activities of NIMASA were subjected to thorough scrutiny alongside those of 36 other Agencies of the Federal Government.…

…Assures on academic excellence, innovation …Harps on collaboration, transparency and inclusiveness The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the Dominican University, Ibadan, Nigeria, Prof. Jacinta Opara has assured on  fostering an environment where intellectual curiosity thrives, where diversity and inclusion are not just embraced but celebrated, and where the students are prepared to become leaders and innovators in their respective fields. Opara who gave this assurance in her maiden address at the meeting with Principal Officers and Senior Management of the University in Ibadan recently, stated that the management under her would prioritize cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of technology into the curriculum to ensure that the…

Professor Jacinta Opara has been appointed as second substantive Vice Chancellor of Dominican University, Ibadan-Nigeria. The appointment followed a stringent recruitment exercise carried out by a professional recruiting firm and topnotch academics, in line with best global practices in headhunting for strategic positions in higher education institutions. In an official statement by the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the University, Chief Anthony Idigbe (SAN), the Board, in the exercise of its powers conferred by Federal Government of Nigeria and the Universities Act at its meeting on Wednesday, March 7, 2024 considered the submission of the Joint Governing Council, Senate, Search/Selection…

LG Electronics, a leading global innovator and provider of advanced, high-quality air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products and solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, has announced the opening of its second academy center in Nigeria. The new facility underscores LG’s commitment to increasing adoption of more sustainable HVAC and Information Display products across the residential and commercial sectors. Hysoung Sub Ji, Managing Director, LG Electronics Nigeria, said at the official launch of the academy: “With the opening of the new academy centre, LG aims to further develop and respond to the growing needs of the Nigerian market.…

…As Akiolu seeks end to drug abuse, peddling The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, has gotten the support of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu for the service drive for revenue collection, trade facilitation and anti smuggling. The royal endorsement was a fallout of a visit by Olomu to the palace of the Oba as part of customs community relations effort to achieve host communities support for government fiscal policies and compliance by members of the trading community. Speaking during a recent courtesy visit to the palace, Olomu emphasized the critical role of traditional…

…Say APC Governorship Candidate Represents the Collective Dream of Edo People …Move against PDP, LP, Others In a move to actualize the gubernatorial agenda of the All Progressives Congress, APC candidate in Edo State, Monday Opebholo, a group of political leaders under the aegis of Edo State Political Leaders Forum, EDPLF, on Thursday, met in Auchi, Edo North Senatorial District, describing Okpebholo as a man of integrity and principle. “Many qualities separate Monday Opebholo from other candidates: vision, courage, character, loyalty and sincerity. He will chart the right course and provide a clear focus for where the people and the…

The Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel has officially opened at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA Headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, to significantly enhance agricultural productivity and sustainable profitability across West Africa and the Sahel. By 2033, the Hub will help increase yields and income for three million farmers, improve soil health on 1.5 million hectares of land, and equip 1.5 million farmers to adapt to climate change. The Hub leverages a step-change in coordination and collaboration to tackle the critical agricultural production challenges in the region by promoting sustainable soil health…

…Felicitates Governor as Anambra tops States Fiscal Transparency Ranking The Transition Committee Chairman Designate of Orumba North Local Government Area, Captain Barr. Casmir Nwafor Rtd has congratulated the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his emergence as the Vice Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF). This is just as he has rejoiced with the governor as Anambra emerged number one in the States Fiscal Transparency Ranking out of the 36 states of the federation according to the States Fiscal Transparency League (SFTL) Table Quarter One of 2024. Governor Soludo was elected the Vice Chairman of the Forum…

LG Electronics has unveiled its newest form of laundry dubbed LG WashTower and is a washing machine and dryer in a single unit with LG’s latest technologies and smart features. Unlike competing stacked washers and dryers, LG’s WashTower is designed from the ground up combined as a “one body” solution. At the beginning of the wash cycle, the integrated unit indicates how long it will take to complete both washing and drying. The washer also shares information with the dryer, which automatically sets the optimal course and preheats the drum, contributing to better results and shorter overall laundry times. In…