As part of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festivities, the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has taken significant steps to reinforce its partnerships with government authorities and host communities in Kogi State. To deepen these relationships, the Plant Director, Nawabuddin Azad, said the company was scaling up its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts around its catchment areas. Dangote Cement Rolls Out CSR schemes For Gboko Communities Engr. Azad made this disclosure when he visited the Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, Abdullahi Adamu. The Plant Director said the company has executed several social projects as stipulated in the mutually agreed…
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Ado Salisu LAGOS — The United Athletics Series, an initiative aimed at discovering young track and field talents, concluded at the University of Lagos Sports Centre on Saturday. The one-day event attracted over 500 students from schools across Lagos local governments and local council development areas. Maryam Sa’ad Thrills Crowd at Gombe Athletics Championship Organised by Culture Rush in collaboration with School Games, LASUBEB, and the Lagos State Sports Commission, the series featured boys and girls competing in events such as 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x400m relay, and long jump. The Championship organiser, Adeyemi Egbeoluwa, highlighted the event’s goal of discovering…
In a heartfelt response to the tragic fire outbreak that struck the Farm Centre GSM Market Sallah Eid day, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has expressed deep sympathy to the affected traders and assured them of the government’s support. The fire, which engulfed Dan Sulaika Plaza during the festive celebrations, destroyed several shops in one of Kano’s busiest commercial hubs. Fire Destroys Goods Worth Millions at Farm Centre GSM Market The Farm Centre GSM Market serves as a vital economic center where thousands of traders deal in new and used mobile phones, accessories, and computer…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled Nigerians following the passing of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais. The former President said he was pained by the passing of the late CJN, “who had a distinguished career as a lawyer and a judge. “As the head of the nation’s judiciary, he made notable contributions in bringing justice closer to the people. Just In: Former Chief Justice, Mohammed Lawal Uwais, Dies at 88 “He was admired for his compassion and justice. He made important contributions towards making Nigeria‘s democratic fabric stronger. “He will always be remembered by countless people…
Shugaban Kamfanin Dangote, Aliko Dangote, ya sanar da cewa za a kira hanyar da ke kaiwa zuwa sabuwar matatar mai ta Dangote da sunan Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road, domin girmama Shugaba Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A wannan taron da aka yi ranar Alhamis, Dangote ya kuma bayyana cewa kamfaninsa zai kashe kusan N900 biliyan don gina manyan hanyoyi a fadin kasar. Daga cikin wadannan, akwai hanyar Deep-Sea Port Access Road da ke hade tashar jiragen ruwa ta Lekki, yankin kasuwanci kyauta, da kuma matatar mai ta Dangote zuwa babbar hanyar Sagamu-Benin. Dangote Doing A Very Good Job- President Tinubu “Wannan shirin…
The Kano Forum of 44 Local Government Information Officers has extended warm Sallah greetings to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, and other key officials in the state as Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Kabir. In a statementthe forum congratulated Governor Yusuf, his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Honourable Commissioner of Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Adamu Bala Muhammad, and the entire people of Kano State on the joyous occasion. NIPR Registration for Information Officers Underway-Commissioner The forum described the festival as a time to reflect on the virtues of…
On World Food Safety Day 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on governments at all levels to implement policies that promote healthy, indigenous diets and discourage the widespread availability and consumption of ultra-processed foods (UFPs), which are linked to Nigeria’s rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) burden. CAPPA, in a statement, warned that UPFs – often excessively high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, and low in essential nutrients – and other junk foods including sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), are gradually replacing nutritious traditional diets at a great cost to food safety, security and public health. CAPPA Advocates for…
The UK, and 29 other countries condemned attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan, according to a joint donor statement. The donor countries said they “condemn in the strongest terms” the attack on a humanitarian convoy of 15 trucks from the World Food Program (WFP) and the UNICEF in Al Koma, North Darfur, on the night of June 2. Recalling that the attacks resulted in the death of five members of the convoy and injuring several others, it said that four of the 15 trucks in the convoy were destroyed in the attack and five more sustained partial damage.…
Gobara ta tashi a wani masaukin alhazan Nijeriya a Makka a ranar Asabar, a cewar Hukumar Aikin Hajji ta Nijeriya (NAHCON). NAHCON ta ce gobarar ta tashi a wani otal mai suna Imaratus Sanan a titin Shahr Mansur a birnin Makka ranar Asabar da misalin karfe 12 na rana, kamar yadda sanarwar hukumar ɗauke da sa hannaun Mataimakiyar Darakta mai kula da yaɗa Labarai Fatima Sanda Usara ta bayyana. NAHCON Ta Shirya Taron Masu Ruwan Da Tsarki Akan Hajjin Bana “Otal din masaukin alhazai 484 ne na jirgin yawo daga kamfanin shirya tafiye-tafiye shida. Muna gode wa Allah, babu asarar…
The College of Allied Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kaduna State University KASU, held an orientation programme for newly admitted students of the 2024/2025 academic session. The event took place at the 500-seater lecture theatre. In his address, the Provost of the College, Prof. J.A. Onaolapo, urged the students to put their best foot forward in both academic and social pursuits. National Quest: KASU’s Estate Management Department Shines He reminded them to be exemplary ambassadors of the College on campus and encouraged them to take full advantage of the numerous opportunities available at the University. Also speaking at the event, the…