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Neglected by the country he served so meritoriously, Alhaji Nojim Adewale Lasisi has transited into eternal glory. Aged 80, he was the very first Nigerian postage stamp designer. A very hardworking, dedicated and creatively outstanding designer, many of the postage stamps he designed for Nigeria were used for various purposes during and after his active years of service to his motherland. Unfortunately, like many of our bright, brilliant and dedicated unsung heroes and heroines, Alhaji Lasisi (as he was fondly called by many of us) departed the scene unceremoniously. He was an active member of his professional Association, the Society…
LAGOS – Former President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, will deliver the Seventh Anniversary Lecture of Realnews Magazine on Tuesday, November 19, at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. “Beyond Politics: An Economic Narrative for West Africa” is the main topic of the Lecture with “The End of Oil: Wither the Nigeria Economy” as the sub-theme. Maureen Chigbo, publisher of Realnews online Magazine, said: “Our choice of the 2019 topic and sub-theme was informed by the need to escalate and broaden the conversation on the economic challenges facing the region with Nigeria as its economic powerhouse, and Africa in general, with a view to teasing out lasting solutions…
IBADAN – Disturbed by the slow pace of work, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday, issued a stop work order in respect of the construction of the Ibadan circular road project awarded in May 2017. Makinde who paid a visit to the site of the Circular Road, off the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, said that the road is meant to connect the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to the Ibadan/Ife expressway, adding that work should stop with immediate effect. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa, quoted his Principal as deploring the discouraging pace of work at the site, during…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its proposed strike over Federal Government’s directive to enroll its members into the Integrated Payroll Personnel Information System (IPPIS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that when President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2020 budget proposal before lawmakers on Oct. 8, 2019, he vowed that Federal Government Employees not captured on the IPPIS platform by 31st Oct. 2019 would no longer be receiving their salaries. ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, in a phone interview, noted that the union had decided to maintain status quo, pending further meetings. ASUU had at different…
Dr Oluwatoyin Smith, the National Coordinator, National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) emphasised the importance of regular blood donation, saying it reduces the risk of heart attack and burns calories. She told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday that blood donation has many health benefits and encouraged citizens to cultivate the habit at regular intervals. According to her, regular blood donation reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, improves heart health, agility, revitalises the body and improves general wellness. She said “it improves heart health and reduces incidences of cardiovascular disease and heart attack. “Regular blood donors are very…
I do not know much about sports, but I know what good sportsmanship is. Diego Maradona, the Argentine football shaman, was a great player, but he is not celebrated as much as Pele of Brazil. One fatal flaw detracts from Maradona’s genius – hubris. Maradona is known to be a sore loser. He curses, barks and brawls in defeat. As a matter of fact, his ‘’legend’’ is stymied by his repulsive foibles and deportment. Politics is like football. It is a game. One side wins and the other side loses. It should not have to be a hara-kiri – ‘’it…
A Nollywood actor, Tonto Dikeh, the Chief Executive, Tonto Dikeh Foundation will partners with Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS), to empower more youths in attempt to promote good governance in the country. Dikeh made the pledge during her official visit and meeting with the CYMS at the President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign office on Thursday in Abuja. She, therefore, commended the efforts of the CYMS during the re-election of Buhari, describing the President as a gentleman, who deserves the support and prayer of every Nigerians irrespective of tribes and political parties. In his response, Mr Audu Odanmeho, an…
The Ogun Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Thursday in Abeokuta, launched an Agro-Rangers unit, as part of efforts to check security challenges in forest reserves across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the command also officially decorated 200 newly-promoted personnel. The commandant of NSCDC in Ogun, Hammed Abodunrin, noted that the forests, which were supposed to be sources of recreational activities, were fast becoming havens for criminals and hoodlums. He said that the creation and launch of the unit was in response to the development. The commandant explained that the…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Zone 2 Command, on Thursday warned motorists to expect tougher enforcement by its men during the ‘Ember’ period, in a bid to stem the spate of crashes on major roads. Mr Samuel Obayemi, the Zonal Commanding Officer in Charge of the Zone, comprising Ogun and Lagos States, gave the warning at the official flag-off of the ember months safety campaign at Ojota Park, in Lagos. Obayemi, who was represented by Mr Clement Oladele, the Ogun Sector Commander, regretted that the number of crashes in the zone rose by 51 per cent in the first…
The Nigeria Army, on Thursday organized a one day sensitization campaign for religious leaders, youth groups and students, on the fight against insurgency, through religious enlightenment. The campaign titled ‘Countering Insurgency and Violent Extremism in Nigeria’ was organized in Damaturu by the office of the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai. Speaking at the occasion,Brig. Gen. Shehu Mustapha, Director Islamic Affairs, Nigerian Army, said insurgency and violent extremism weren detrimental to the development of every society. He said the Directorate of Islamic affairs of the Nigerian Army was committed to enlightening the public on the misleading ideologies and dangers…