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 Teachers Urged to Join Advocacy on Big Catch-up Routine Immunization Campaign . Sensitize Parents on Benefits of Immunization  By Uzo Ugwunze Educators as major influencers have been urged to join advocacy for complete immunization of children as Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHDA) commence the 2nd round of Big Catch-up Routine immunization in the 9 LGAs  of Anambra State which recorded low percentage of immunization coverage compared to the population of children within that locality. Speaking during the Education Stakeholders Meeting for 2nd Round Big Catch-up February 2025 at the Idemili North Local Government Area (INLGA), Secretariat, Ogidi, the LG Health Educator, Mrs OkpalaNwankwo Chinememma Ukamaka reminded teachers that their profession had placed them in a respectable position where people look up to them for guidance. "Teachers are the personalities we can use to penetrate our parents because you are stakeholders in the community trust...

 LAUNCHING OF BEAMS ON AROMA OVERPASS TO BE COMPLETED IN FOUR DAYS, SAYS WORKS COMMISSIONER  By Sunday Okoli  Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Ifeanyi Okoma has explained that launching of beams at the Aroma Overpass will be completed in four days. Mr.  Okoma made this known to newsmen in his Awka office. According to him, "launching of beams will be completed in four days, thereafter, mounting of decks commences and in the next one month, we will be completely out of it". Mr Okoma stated that government of Prof. Soludo is building legacy projects and that the bridge when completed will decongest Aroma and connect the two sides of Awka. He said that government is considering constructing about 1.5km of the approach to the road and for one who is going to Enugu or Onitsha from both sides of Awka, one doesn't need to go through Aroma. On his part, the project Engineer of Geld Construction Ltd in charge of the bridge project, Mr. Nilos Bouev said that the ...

 Ogun Gov Mourns Ayo Adebanjo, Says His Exit Marks the End of a Glorious Era Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the passing of the foremost nationalist, elder statesman, and leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as the end of a glorious era. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday, Abiodun described Adebanjo as a man of principle and one of the most prominent and unwavering disciples of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Abiodun, who described Adebanjo's death at the age of 96 at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State, on Friday as a profound loss to Nigeria, said the government and people of Ogun State could not have wished for a more glorious end for the unblemished apostle of federalism, good governance, and the defense of Yoruba interests, who stood head and shoulders above many of his contemporaries and set the pace in the critical appraisal of governments and governance as vehicles of social engineering....

 LASG COMMENDS LATEST BATCH OF JERUSALEM PILGRIMS  The Lagos State Government has commended the latest batch of Jerusalem pilgrims for their good conduct and encouraged them to serve as ambassadors for the state and country. This commendation was given by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Matters, Very Reverend Adebukola Adeleke, during a colourful ceremony held recently at Tabar Hotel, Nazareth for the Pilgrims. He praised the pilgrims for their exemplary behaviour and urged them to share their positive experiences with others, promoting the state's pilgrimage services, noting that Lagos State pilgrims have consistently demonstrated exceptional conduct, making them a model for others to follow. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. Adewunni Gbolahan and other dignitaries, including the representative of the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Mr. Bolanle Oshin echoed similar sentiments, encouraging the...

 LAGOS PROCUREMENT AGENCY TASKS NEWLY RECRUITED OFFICERS ON GOOD GOVERNANCE Newly converted and newly recruited Procurement Officers in the Public Service of Lagos State have been charged to contribute their quota towards ensuring good governance in the State by ensuring that the resources available to the State are efficiently utilized for the provision of goods and services for the people. The Director-General, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Mr. Fatai Idowu Onafowote, gave the charge while speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day induction programme organised by the Agency for newly converted and newly recruited Procurement Officers in the Lagos State Public Service. While congratulating the Officers for the opportunity given them to serve the State as Procurement Officers at this point when there is so much fierce competition among job seekers for the few available vacant positions in the Public Service of the State, Onafowote enjoined them to see the opportunity as...

  Afenifere chieftain Adebanjo dies at 96 He died on Friday morning at his Lekki residence in Lagos. He was 96.  A statement by the family said he died peacefully.  It reads: “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo.  “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.  “The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere is survived by his 94 year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. “We will forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity and justice. His belief and struggle for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria was total and this he fought...

 NECO releases 2024 SSCE External Exam results The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate External Examination results. According to the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Council, Professor Dantani Wushishi, 57,114 candidates secured credits in English and Mathematics, representing a 67.53% pass rate. A total of 86,067 candidates sat for the examination, which saw a significant reduction in malpractice cases. The number of candidates booked for various forms of malpractice decreased by 27.7% compared to 2023, with 6,160 cases recorded. The results were released just 62 days after the final examination, marking a notable improvement in the council’s processing time. Candidates can check their results on the NECO website using their registration numbers and exam details.