Category: Metro

When Beverage Companies Pretend to Save the Planet

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Opinion By Humphrey Ukeaja The sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) industry loves a good photograph. A group of people in bright shirts gather on a beach, collecting bottles into neat bags. The picture travels online, framed as proof of corporate care for the planet. In Nigeria, these companies are often celebrated, and they never tire of vaunting about their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Yet behind these green campaigns lies a harsher truth. The same corporations that present themselves as environmental saviours are among the largest drivers of ecosystem damage and worsening…

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Emulate Zik, Awo, Bello’s Free Education Legacy, Uche Azikiwe Urges Governors

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By: Emma Nnadi Prof. Uche Azikiwe, wife of Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, has urged state governors to emulate the legacy of her husband, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello by prioritizing free education and utilizing resources for national development. Prof. Azikiwe’s call comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with educational challenges, including access to quality education and funding. Her advocacy is seen as a push for policymakers to prioritize education and develop policies that benefit citizens. Prof Uche said, “I think what they have to do is to go…

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PERFECT SCENT NICHE EMPORIUM OPENS IN GRAND STYLE IN LEKKI

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By: Mandy Park It was a grand event by all standards, when luxury perfumery outlet, PerfectScents Niche Emporium, opened it’s doors to the public on Saturday December 7, 2024, in Lekki Lagos. A brainchild of style icon, Omotayo J. Awa-Ibraheem, PerfectScent Niche Emporium opened to an aplomb with society big wigs coming from far and wide to support OJ. The shop which is located on 49 Adegoke Street in Lekki, Lagos is poised to be a one-stop shop for all perfume lovers all over Lagos and beyond. The shop, is…

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College of Nursing Students “ambush” Chairman on 53rd birthday

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Mandy Park Students of the College of Nursing Sciences, Obohia, Ndoki, Abia State, on Thursday, April 4th, presented a pleasant surprise on Dr Godwin Umontuen, owner of the institutíon as they gave him a memorable parade to honour his birthday. Dr Umontuen was moved to joyous tears as he was tricked into the institutions premises and given a Match Pass he would not forget in a hurry. Unknown to him the students have prepared to show him love because according to some of the students who spoke with NigeriaNewsMark ”Umontuen…

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Ekweremadu’s first son marries in Abuja

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Lloyd Ekweremadu, first son of the former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, is set to take a wife Tiffany in Abuja. Lloyd, also known as Ike Ekweremadu Jnr, and Tiffany will exchange marital vows on Saturday, August 19 at the Basilica of Grace Anglican Church, Gudu, Abuja. The reception will be held at AIB Event Centre, Wuse 2, Abuja. The groom is serving as a commissioner in the cabinet of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Obinna Uzor.

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Africa Water Week: AWWASHNet joins African Communities in Solidarity Against Water Privatisation

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By Mandy Park As African Communities rounded off activities on Africa Water Week at the weekend, a Socially-relevant, environmental- friendly and need-meeting, non-profit organisation, AWWASHNet ( African Women Water Sanitisation and Hygiene Network) joined other advocacy counterparts to condenm the moves by some African governments to privatise water. The group called for a Public Partnership approach in the administraton of water, insisting that water is part of human rights that must be provided to citizens and not commodify. Different female activists who spoke in Lagos at the sensitisation of Ogba…

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Renowned environmentalist, Nnimmo Bassey asks Lagos Govt To Respect Rights Of Makoko fishing community

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…says they need encouragement, support not eviction threat By Mandy Park Environmental activist, Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, has urged the Lagos State government to respect the Makoko residents’ rights to shelter and livelihood. Also he wants the government to extend need-meeting assistance rather than pose a threat to their livelihood. This he said is central to the survival and wellbeing of the people. Bassey made the call during a community consultation parley with Makoko residents on “the rights of Makoko fishermen and women”. The community consultation meeting was organised by Fishnet…

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2023: Activist Aisha Yesufu launches ‘Do more for Obi Challenge

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By Mandy Park Notable Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu, has introduced the ‘Do more for Obi Challenge’ and pleaded with Nigerians to join her to promote Peter Obi’s candidacy. She pleaded with Obi’s supporters to add more to whatever they are already doing for him, saying there is no time to rest until after the election has come and gone. In a short video she posted on her verified Twitter handle, Yesufu said she would be doing three videos daily on Obi’s presidential candidacy as part of her contributions. Yesufu said,…

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Winners of #Smokefree Nollywood Skit Challenge emerge 

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…As CAPPA  demands NFVCB enforcement of ban on TAPS By: Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa  (CAPPA)  has announced winners of the  #Smokefree Nollywood Skit Challenge with the duo of Ojo Adebayo Peter   Oluwaseun and Oluwafemi James as first prize winners Others that won included Popola Abiola Isaac (1st runner up), Ilemobola Michael Oluwasegun (2nd runner), Dale Godstime Osamuyimen (3rc runner up and ShamangeKaren Nguyilan. They went home with different prizes  from Canon camera  Dell inspiron touch screen laptop,   latest camon 19 phone including cash, ranging. CAPPA, Executive…

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Face terrorists taking over your State, activist Aisha lambasts Gov el-Rufai for mocking ‘OBIdients’

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By Mandy Park Activist and human rights commentator, Aisha Yesufu, has carpeted Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for mocking the proposed two-million-man march planned by Peter Obi’s supporters in his State. El-Rufai via his verified Twitter handle had mocked OBIdients, a coinage for the massive supporters of Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, over their plan to canvass support for Obi in Kaduna State. The governor tweeted: “In Kaduna? Not Kaduna Twitter?” the governor who is completing his second term asked. “I hope you get Two Hundred persons…

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