By Blessing Osemobor A non governmental organisation, Thyroid Awareness and Support Initiative (TASI) has marked the International Thyroid Awareness Week in Lagos. The organisation commemorated the day with the 3rd public lecture in collaboration with the Thyroid Association of Nigeria. Welcoming the participants at the event, founder of TASI, Ambassador Iruoma Ofortube, emphasised the importance of the program as a …

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Chief Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, former National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), says he is vying for the chairmanship position to confront 2025 political battle in Anambra. Obi-Okoye made the ascertion at a news conference on Wednesday in Awka, to announce his interest ahead of the party’s state congresses. He said he had the passion, capacity, qualifications, innovation and experience …

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Small and medium-scale entrepreneurs are ready to gain a market boost at the Ikorodu Sales Exhibition, organized by BrandTell Business Network (BTN). The three-day exhibition, themed, “BTN Sales Jamboree: Sales party like never before” will be held between June 20th and 21st at Ebute, Ikorodu. Speaking with journalists, Denike Fagbemi -the convener- revealed that the exhibition will assist local businesses …

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The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) says it will bridge the knowledge gap between professional practice and theory ahead of its maiden Advertising Industry Colloquium (AIC) slated for March 30. Dr Olalekan Fadolapo, Director-General, ARCON, made the disclosure at a media briefing on Wednesday in Lagos. Fadolapo said that emerging technologies in digital media had brought huge disruptions advertising …

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The Lagos State Gospel Music Association Of Nigeria (GOMAN), has endorsed the candidacy of incumbent governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwó-Olu in the 18th March governorship election in the state. Governor of the group, Hon.  Isreal Eyinju,  commended leaders  of  the group which include: Apostle Raphael Babalola, Evang Dr. Odun Akins, Majesty Olubunmi Ogunremi, Evang Olumide Ajayi, and other …

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Mary Beth Leonard The people of Nigeria demonstrated their dedication to democracy on February 25, but there are many angry and frustrated Nigerians as well as many who are celebrating victories they believe were hard-fought and well-earned. In the coming days, it will be important for the future of this country that Nigerians not let their differences divide them, and …

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Notwithstanding efforts by the Oyo State Government to reposition primary healthcare through the renovation of primary health centres (PHCs) across the 33 local government in the state, staffs in these centres decried the multiple challenges faced in delivering health care to the people during the emergency period of COVID-19. An investigation launched into some of these allegations revealed that, for …

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The Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah has maintained the commitment of the university authority to the protection of life and properties of students and staff of the institution. Professor Abdulrasheed made this commitment during the support project of the Love and Light University of Abuja Alumni Association, USA, branch. Professor Abdulrasheed stated that among many …

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The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), on Tuesday said that the number of informal sector enrollees increased from 109 in 2019 to 143,555 in 2021 through Its adoption model. Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, Managing Director, ASHIA, gave the statistics at a news conference to mark the 2022 International Universal Health Coverage Day commemorated every Dec. 12. The UN General Assembly …

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Sterling One Foundation says it has screened the film, Chatroom, to mark the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV). The United Nations marks the 16 Days of Activism against GBV annually to create public awareness and influence policy that protects the rights of women. The campaign also challenges discriminatory behaviours against the female gender across communities. Mrs …

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