Robert Gordon University (RGU) will host a series of alumni events in Nigeria this week to strengthen links with former students and increase awareness of the institution around the country. The university has more than 1,300 alumni based in Nigeria and several representatives have travelled from Aberdeen to host receptions in two of the country’s most populous cities. Alumni relations officer Tracy Ewing and regional manager Jamie Hastings will attend the events which will provide guests with the opportunity to network with other RGU alumni and international staff. Guests will also be asked to consider becoming alumni volunteers to help organise... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, May 21st 2013 |
Successes recorded in the fight against Malaria in Nigeria and Africa at large is being threatened by poor funding. This is contained in a press release by A Nigerian based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) The Better Society Foundation, TBSF, signed by its Executive Director, Mr. Ade Dare on this year’s World Malaria Day. The statement urges stakeholders in the health sector to remain on course until malaria is wiped out. According to the release, four point four billion dollars has been mobilized from international partners and African Governments to make available mosquito nets, rapid diagnostic tests and drugs in Africa over... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, April 28th 2013 |
Prison in-mates in Nigeria have turned a new leaf as they now addressed themselves to productive ventures in their prison environment. This was demonstrated by female in-mates in Kirikiri Prisons in Lagos South-West Nigeria who staged an exhibition tagged “In-mates Re-entry Programme”. Addressing the in-mates, the Deputy Controller of Prisons at Kirikiri Prisons, in Lagos, Mrs. Dora Ofoburuniweta advised the female in-mates to concentrate on activities that would make them better citizens on release. Mrs. Ofoburuniweta called on public spirited Nigerians to support the in-mates by patronizing their products. She urged them not to see their period in prison as... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, March 23rd 2013 |
By Emeka Umejei – Prophet Nabi Oluwatomisin ehuwaojomo of Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa Parish, Wasimi, Celestial Church of Christ is reputed for his accurate prophecies. The prophet of God has many prophecies to his credit. He predicted about the death of former president Umar Yar’Adua, Boko Haram, etc. Three years ago, he predicted the upsurge of Boko Haram attacks in the federal Capital territory, Abuja. Though unsung, Prophet Nabi is revered by those who know him and celebrated by many he has touched their lives in the course of his ecclesiastical assignment. In this interview with Emeka Umejei, Prophet Nabi speaks... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, March 12th 2013 |
2go and iROKING are joining forces to bring instant free Nigerian music downloads to the more than 9 million active 2go users across Nigeria. The fully-integrated music site will bring the likes of Timaya, Flavour and Burna Boy to the phones of the millions who use the mobile networking site to chat, make friends and share the things they love. The brand new mobi site iroking.2go.im was built by iROKING and brings the biggest and best Afrobeats tunes to 2go users, who will now be able to download iROKING tracks totally free, direct to their mobile phones. In keeping with 2go’s low-cost approach, the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, February 27th 2013 |
