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 Gov. Oborevwori counsels corp members on self reliance   Advice By Clara Egbogota Asaba, Aug. 30, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to be committed to the orientation programme to assist them toward actualising self-employment after the service year. This will enable them to become self-reliant, he said. Oborevwori said this on Friday at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Batch B, Stream 11 set at the Orientation Camp, Issele-uku. Oborevwori was represented by Mr Harry Trakiriowei, Commissioner for Youth Development, Delta. According to him, the service year is dependent on the foundation laid during the orientation exercise. “The knowledge you will acquire in this camp will be a catalyst for your purposeful future endeavours. Make this call a mark of honour and put in your utmost in all you do. “Devote more time to self-evaluation and development. As potential leaders, you are today called upon to serve in an envi...

Lagos students dissociate selves from planned nationwide protest Protest By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 23, 2024 (NAN) Students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State, on Tuesday, dissociated themselves from the planned nationwide protest by some Nigerians. The planned protest is tagged #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria. It is scheduled for Aug. 1 to Aug. 10 to draw the attention of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the plight of Nigerians and rising cost of living in the country.   Mr Alimi Lekan-Idris, President, National Association of Lagos State Students (NULASS), on Tuesday made the disclosure at a press conference at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital College of Medicine, Ikeja. The NULASS president said that students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State strongly supported the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and vowed to protect Lagos against such a protest. He highlighted various interventions of the Sanwo-Olu-led administration in secondar...

 2025 Budget: Sanwo-Olu seeks residents input, holds consultative forum   Budget By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 23, 2024(NAN) Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, held a stakeholders’ consultative forum to seek the residents’ inputs in the state’s 2025 Budget in order to meet their needs.   Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was represented by Mr Ope George, the state Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, at the forum held at Eagle’s Club, Surulere.   The governor said that the forum was to update stakeholders on the state 2024 Budget performance for the first half of the year.   The commissioner added that the forum was aimed to inform stakeholders about the government’s plans ahead. He said that the government would obtain input, suggestions and contributions of the residents for its 2025 Budget, from the summit.   “The aim of this forum is to promote citizens’ participation in preparing the next budget. “The exercise will showcase the government’s p...

  LASG urges residents to report infrastructure vandalism   Vandalism By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 23, (NAN) The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called on residents to report any act of suspected vandalism of roads, bridges and other infrastructure in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, made the call during a tour of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area of the state. “Every time we fix bridges, they vandalise it; people are not taking responsibility for whatever the government has done to make life easy for motorists. “So I will like to appeal to residents that if you see something say something. It’s all about you it is for you to be able to be comfortable while driving, to get to wherever you are going faster. “So all of the people vandalising the bolts and joints, the law will come after them, when you see anybody trying to destroy here or wherever, please talk. “As good citizens you can call for th...

 Squash: Stakeholders applaud players at Prime Atlantic tourney  Squash By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos, July 18, 2024 (NAN) Yusuf Durosinlorun, the Technical Chairman, Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) on Thursday, applauded players at the ongoing Prime Atlantic Squash Championships. Durosinlorun told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, that the standard of play displayed at the tournament has been impressive. He said that the players both at the U-16, and U-19 levels have been able to match up with top seeded players,while a few number of them have been identified as future stars. One of the upset of the tournament was U 19 player Jadesola Olatunji's victory over number five seeded player in the tournament Udeme James 3-2 which got Olatunji a spot at the quarter finals. “We are proud that the tournament has brought the best out of the players, the level of competition is high and the junior players are as well proving their worth. “There is a big improvement as compared to...

 Beverage company to partner with PR company to host World PR Day   Booze.ng is excited to announce its strategic partnership with GLG Communications to host the 3rd annual World PR Day soirée and PR Power List presentation.  Booze.ng is renowned as a comprehensive physical and digital platform dedicated to selling and distributing original beverages sourced directly from brands across the country. The space also features a private cigar lounge and Kratos, a vibrant nightlife spot. The exclusive event, is scheduled for July 19, 2024, which will take place at the Booze.ng venue located at 24 Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bronze.ng Bennett Imasuen said he is excited about the future of the partnership. "We are excited about the World PR Day Soirée and PR Power List Awards. We are proud that Booze.ng has become a destination for premium events.  "This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the achievements in the PR indust...

Gov.Oborevwori urges Corp members to respect host communities cultural norms, traditions  Respect  By Clara Egbogota Asaba, July 16, 2024 (NAN) The Governor of Delta State Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Corp members to respect the cultural norms and traditions of the people among whom they find themselves.  Oborevwori said this on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of Batch B stream 1 of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members at the Issele-uku orientation camp. The Governor was represented by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari. According to him, there may be minor nuances of differences between the people's ways of life and the ones you are used to.  "You have to assiduously learn to show understanding and adaptability as a way of justifying some of the reasons for the national service. "I urge you all to accept this call to national service with a good sense of purpose and transparent patriotism.  "l assure you of the warmth a...