Alao Abiodun

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Firms empower women and girls with STEM programme

21 hours ago | thenationonlineng.net | Victoria Amadi |Alao Abiodun

IHS Nigeria and Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) have emphasised the need to include more females in all-round development through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The event was held across three states for 300 girls, with 100 girls each participating from Gbaja Girls High School, Surulere, Lagos; Queens Model Secondary School, Enugu State; and New Girls Science and Technical College, Kano State.
Bye-bye Pope Francis

2 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Bola Olajuwon |Bolaji Ogundele |Tony Akowe |Alao Abiodun

The beat stopped for Pope Francis early yesterday, less than 24 hours after celebrating Easter with the faithful. He was 88. “Brothers and sisters, happy Easter.” That was the Pontiff’s message to the thousands of worshippers with a trembling voice on Easter Sunday. At 9:45 am local time in Rome, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta.
Two killed, 22 rescued in Lagos building collapse

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Precious Igbonwelundu |Alao Abiodun

Two persons have been confirmed dead and 22 others rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in Lagos on Saturday morning. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, gave the figures when he visited the scene of the collapsed building at 10, Oremeta Street, Ojodu Berger. The Nation gathered that the building caved in at about 8:32am.
Police confirm extradition of suspected murderer of Lead University First Class student

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Precious Igbonwelundu |Gbenga Omokhunu |Alao Abiodun

Following his extradition from Doha in Qatar by the Nigerian government, murder suspect, Benjamin Best Nnayereugo a.k.a. Killaboi has been handed over to the Lagos State Police Command for prosecution. Killaboi fled to the Middle East country in 2023 after allegedly killing his lover, Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, 21, at his 24A Abiola Apooyi Street, Oral Estate, Ajah on July 13.
‘Kidnappers’ of Naval officer nabbed in Abuja

6 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Precious Igbonwelundu |Alao Abiodun

Two suspected kidnappers of a Nigerian Navy (NN) Lt. Cynthia Akor have been arrested by operatives of the Naval Unit, Abuja. The suspects identified as Buhari Adamu and Samaila Usman were arrested alongside an accomplice, Mu’Awiya Belo, around the hills at Masaka in Nasarawa State. Lt. Akor was kidnapped on March 21 with her sister and another civilian by armed criminals who invaded Maman Vatsa Estate Gate, blocked Mpape Road, and opened fire on moving vehicles.
Viral video: IG sanctions officers

6 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Precious Igbonwelundu |Gbenga Omokhunu |Alao Abiodun

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered disciplinary measures against officers seen in a viral video receiving cash from a Chinese man, his wife and child. Egbetokun warned against the abuse. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said they had taken note of the video and condemned the conduct of the police officers, adding that it was unethical.
No Boko Haram insurgents arrested in Lagos

6 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Precious Igbonwelundu |Alao Abiodun

The Lagos State Police Command has described as untrue, reports attributed to Civilian Joint Taskforce (CJTF) that hundreds of Boko Haram suspects were arrested in Lagos. The command in a statement last night, said Boko Haram had not been sighted nor seen in Lagos State, describing the report as false, malicious, and ill-intended to cause fear and apprehension.
NAPTIP arrests two ‘traffickers’

6 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Precious Igbonwelundu |Faith Yahaya |Alao Abiodun

Two suspected members of the Cote D’Ivoire human trafficking routes have been arrested and two victims rescued during a raid of a mansion in Abuja. The raid was carried out by operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), following a revelation by social media activist, Vincent Martins Otse about children and teenagers trafficked to Cote D’Ivoire for sexual exploitation.
Ekiti lawmaker seeks revival of Omoluabi values

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim |Alao Abiodun

A lawmaker representing Ado Constituency 1 in Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr Ayodeji Adegbite, has called for state-wide campaign to revive Omoluabi values and ethos. He said the Yoruba value system embodied integrity, honesty and respect for elders. According to him, the re-awakening of the Omoluabi values is necessary to combat the rising wave of anti-social behaviour among youths in the state.
NRC to link food centers to raillines

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet |Alao Abiodun

The Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC) is embarking on a comprehensive revitalization of its aging rail network. The initiative is focused on reconnecting key agricultural production hubs to major seaports, aiming to streamline the transport of perishable goods and reduce logistical bottlenecks, according to findings by The Nation. A high-ranking source, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed the strategic vision driving this revitalisation.