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Association seeks solution to fertility challenges

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2022 0

The Association of Fertility and Reproductive Health has said it will address topical issues relating to fertility at its 12th Annual International Conference. According to a statement released by the AFRH, the conference titled, ‘Maximising ART successes with a sub-theme, Individualised

Featured Politics

UN must insist on freedom of expression, association – GA president

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2019 0

United Nations – President of the General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, says the United Nations must continue to insist on protection of the freedom of expression and association around the world. Muhammad-Bande stated this at an interactive session with representatives of civil society organisations at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday. He

News Nigeria

2019: Group urges Nigerians to vote credible leaders

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2018 0

A pressure group, Noble Youths Mass Support Association (NYMSA), has urged Nigerians to vote credible leaders in the 2019 general elections. The National Coordinator of the group, Mr Godwin Onmonya, made this call on Thursday an interview with journalists in Kuje, Abuja. According to him, the electorate must not overlook the credibility of the candidates […]

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Lagos tricycle owners jubilate as court grants autonomy to operate

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2018 0

There was wild jubilation among Lagos tricycle operators popular known as ‘Keke Marwa’ under the auspices of Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN), as an industrial court sitting in Ikoyi has pronounced the Association as the only Body authorised by the Registrar of the Trade Unions cap.14 of the 2004 of the Trade Union Act […]

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Court hears hotel owners suit against Lagos Govt. May 7

Ihesiulo Grace 18 April 2018 0

Justice Rilwan Aikawa, on Tuesday fixed May 7 to hear the suit brought by the Registered Trustees of Hotel Owners and Managers Association in Lagos. Sued are the Attorney General of Lagos State and the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Justice Rilwan Aikawa, set the date for hearing of all pending applications after counsel representing parties […]

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CAN disowns Pastors who endorsed Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2018 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned the group of northern Christian leaders who visited President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Thursday. The group under the aegis of Arewa Pastors Non-Denominational Initiative for Peace (APNIP) had expressed satisfaction with the performance of Buhari. They also vowed to expose those working against the president within

News Politics

Kwara to uphold Constitution of Nigeria – Gov Ahmed

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2018 0

‎The Kwara State Government has restated its resolve to uphold the Constitution of the Nation especially the freedom of worship and association. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed stated this in his message delivered ‎today at the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Ilorin District Headquarters. Governor Ahmed who was represented by his Special Adviser on […]

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CAN Donates relief Materials to Dong community of Adamawa

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

In the spirit of season, a delegation of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) Adamawa state chapter (YOWICAN) and women wing of the association donated relief materials to the people of Dong Community of Demsa LGA area of Adamawa State who some weeks ago were attacked by Fulani herdsmen. While Distributing the items to Hama Dong […]

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Group renews call for state creation

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2017 0

The National Association of State Movements, NASM an umbrella body of those advocating the creation of additional States, has appealed to Federal Government to listen to the wishes of Nigerians who desire, with concrete, genuine and verifiable data, the status of statehood for their areas. In a seven points communiqué signed by the National Chairman […]

Brands and Marketing

Ford Explorer named SUV of the Year at the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association Awards

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2017 0

The Ford Explorer has been named SUV of the Year at the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Awards, and Car of the Year at the Nigeria Annual Automobile Awards, held recently in Lagos. The Explorer continues to build on its global heritage as it emerges a segment leader in Nigeria. Judged by a panel of […]

Abuja Times

Yuletide: RTEAN boss advises drivers, road users on safety

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

In an effort to ensure safety during the festive period in the FCT and across the country, the President, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Shehu Musa Isiwele, has advised drivers and passengers under his watch to be cautious while plying the road throughout the festive period, just as he also called on the […]

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How traders were slapped, extorted, levied without receipts – New ESDA chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2017 0

The newly elected chairman of Emodi Shoe Dealers Association (ESDA) of Ochanja Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, Mr. Leonard Umeh (Onyendozi), has given reasons the traders moved against the old leadership of the market. He said the traders vowed to stop all manner of illegal levies and extortion being imposed on the traders by the […]

Interviews

What Nigerians have undergone since 2015 will limit chances of APC in 2019 –Anike

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2017 0

Charles Anike is the president, Eastern Mandate, a non political association that intervenes on various political and social problems in the country. In this interview he speaks on the failure of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to provide good governance for Nigerians and what the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can do to return to power […]

Brands and Marketing

Experts in new strategic trust, designs proactive agenda to court industry

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2017 0

Indeed, nothing should be left to chance as a good strategy is the fulcrum of success. The new Executive Council of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN Exco), a voluntary association of leading advertisers in the country, led by Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney as the president, was inaugurated last month precisely, 14th September, is leaving no […]

Brands and Marketing

Power Oil bags double ADVAN awards

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2017 0

It was a double recognition for Power Oil, the Nigerian vegetable cooking brand when it bagged two brilliant awards in different categories at the prestigious Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) Awards for Marketing Excellence, 2017 West Africa recently in Lagos. The brand emerged first position in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility, contending against

Anambra Times

Nov. guber poll: We want to maintain sanctity of rotation – Onuzulike

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

The chairman of Iron Rod Market Dealers Association, Atani, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Nnaemeka Onuzulike, has said Governor Willie Obiano must be re-elected to maintain the sanctity of rotation principle in the state. He said former Governor of the state, Mr. Pater Obi, who is now pushing Oseloka Obaze, the Peoples […]

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‎3500 delegates for NAPPS conference in Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

No fewer than 3500 delegates are billed to attend the 11th annual conference of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). A joint statement by the national publicity secretary/Chairman Mobilisation and Contact Committee, Bishop Opukeme and the South-South President of NAPPS, Martins Osakue, which was made available at the weekend to journalists in

Features

Shea: Wealth tucked in Nigeria’s forest deep

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

Mrs. Olumuyiwa Afolabi, a middle aged woman is usually seen on entering the first gate of Ikotun market in Igando- Ikotun Local Government Area of Alimosho area of Lagos, she sits with her wares displayed right in front of her as one meander right into the market. Usually one sees people buying from her, yellowish […]

Education Nigeria

Basic education in focus as EWAN holds 2nd national summit

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2017 0

In an effort to address the shortcomings in Nigeria’s basic education sector, the Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN), will tomorrow, November 9, 2017, hold its second national education summit with the theme, ‘Whither Basic Education? The summit which comes up at 10am and holds at WAEC International Centre at Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, will have […]

Anambra Times

Obiano tasks ASATU on harmonious relationship with royal fathers

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2017 0

Members of Anambra State Association of Town Union (ASATU) have been advised to maintain a healthy relationship with traditional rulers of their various communities to eschew unnecessary discrepancy and achieve meaningful growth and development. Governor Willie Obiano admonished them during their monthly general meeting, at the union’s office, Government House, Awka.