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FRSC cautions motorists on speeding during yuletide    FRSC cautions motorists on speeding during yuletide    Advice By Clara Egbogota Asaba, Dec. 11, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta Command, has advised motorists against excessive speeding during and after the yuletide celebration to minimise crashes. Mr Frederick Ogidan, the Sector Commander, gave the advice on Wednesday during a mega rally to sensitise drivers at the Agbogidi Park. Ogidan was represented by Mr Briggs Millah, Head of Administration and Human Resources, FRSC Asaba. According to him, motorists, especially drivers, need to understand proper road usage to save lives. He said, “Our aim is to save lives by reducing the level of crashes on the roads, because that is mostly felt during ember months”. Ogidan urged motorists to adhere to the rules and regulations guiding road traffic, to ensure safety. He also advised drivers not to overload their vehicles, to maintain good tyres and o...

  NOA begins human rights, tax reforms, others sensitisation campaign nationwide  Sensitisation By Clara Egbogota Asaba, Dec. 10, 2024 (NAN) The National Orientation Agency (NOA) said it has begun a nationwide sensitisation campaign on HIV/AIDS, security consciousness, get-rich-quick syndrome, human rights and tax reforms. The Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu said this on Tuesday during a One Day Sensitisation Town Hall Meeting in Asaba. Issa-Onilu who was represented by Mrs Rebecca Nasamu, Director, General Services, National Headquarters Abuja said that there was need for the sensitisation campaign of the five critical issues as they are central to the nation’s well-being, unity, and development. According to him, the sensitisation campaign has the theme, “Promoting Awareness,Ethical Valued and National Development”. “Today, we are commencing a nationwide mobilisation of Nigerians unity in our commitment to addressing these pressing issues and fostering a more...

  Tour By Clara Egbogota Asaba, Dec. 5, 2024 (NAN) The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged corps members to respect the cultural norms and traditions of the people where they find themselves in during the service year. The Director- General (D-G) of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, said this on Wednesday during a tour of NYSC orientation camp, Issele-uku, and a chat with Batch C stream 1 of the NYSC members in the camp. According to him, there may be minor differences between the people’s ways of life and the ones they are used to. “You have to learn to show understanding and adaptability as a way of justifying some of the reasons for the national service. “Do not to joke with the culture of the host community you are serving in; add value wherever you are posted to. “You should try and learn their culture and get acquainted with it. Anywhere you see yourself, you should try to adjust yourselves and do not look down on anyone,” he said. The D-G also urged the corps membe...

 *Lagos to host inaugural Shopping Festival December 23 to 25*  *_Sanwo-Olu says festival will create employment opportunities, drive commerce_    Lagos State is gearing up to host the first Lagos Shopping Festival, scheduled from December 23 to 25 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Lagos Island.    The State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced the initiative during the unveiling of the festival symbol at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Tuesday evening.   Governor Sanwo-Olu said the inaugural Lagos Shopping Festival will drive commerce by supporting local businesses, attracting global brands, and creating direct and indirect employment opportunities through vendor participation, logistics, event and entertainment management.   The Governor said the Lagos Shopping Festival, which is being organised by Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts in partnership with Tolaram Africa Group, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Zenith Bank...