FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu, takes front-line against road crashes - ITREALMS

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As the year winds down and Nigerians embark on end-of-year travels, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) intensified its efforts to curb road crashes and ensure safer highways. Leading this charge is the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed who has set a sterling example of sacrificial leadership by actively participating in frontline operations during this critical period.

The end of the year is a notoriously perilous time on Nigeria’s roads, marked by increased traffic, heightened road traffic crash risks, and a surge in reckless driving. However, under the proactive leadership of the Corps Marshal, the FRSC rolled out an unprecedented campaign to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities, ensuring that the festive season is marked by joy rather than tragedy.

MTN Nigeria Partners Award 2024: Kingsley Ifeanyi Adonu wins top prize - ITREALMS

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Determined to excel, the S Mobile boss, Kingsley Ifeanyi Adonu, has emerged the top prize winner at the 2024 MTN Nigeria Partners Award, reports ITREALMS.

The Enugu-based Adonu came top as the number one partner in airtime and data distribution across Nigeria, a monumental achievement that marks the first time a partner from the Southeast has reached such heights in the history of MTN Nigeria.

T=EC³+(D-C²) x i: Albert Einstein discourse on transformation by Tim Akano - ITREALMS

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Albert Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity proved that the properties of time and light can be reduced to a simple mathematical formula: E=mc², where energy (E) equals mass (m) times the speed of light (c) squared (2). The secret the formula revealed: that mass and energy are different forms of the same thing- had eluded scientists for centuries, much like how transformation has eluded Nigeria for decades.

Nigeria’s arrested development remains a great global paradox: how can a giant elephant deliver a kitten, and the wealthiest become the poorest? The country's numerous development plans, including the 1960s &1970s, Visions 2000, 2010 &2020 and the 2014 National Conference Report have all failed, they are a case of recurrent miscarriage. Worse still, the ‘Hope’ in President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda- seems to have bolted- as major multinationals either close shop, exit, or scale down operations. Companies like P&G, GSK, Equinor, Sanofi, PZ Cussons, Microsoft, Unilever, NABISCO, Bolt Food, Jumia Food, and even the 'Seven Sisters' oil companies among others.

DecemberIsSavyBe: FirstBank Sponsors 'Our Duke has gone mad again state play' - ITREALMS

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited proudly sponsored a remarkable stage play titled ‘Our Duke Has Gone Mad Again: A Biting Satire.’ This captivating performance was masterfully directed by the acclaimed Joseph Edgar, widely recognised as The Duke of Shomolu. The play received high praise for its creative ingenuity and sharp satirical brilliance, effectively delivering a meaningful message to its audience.

The much-anticipated performance took place on December 23, 2023, at the prestigious Shell Hall, MUSON Centre in Lagos. This staging was an integral part of the vibrant activities associated with the 2024 edition of FirstBank’s annual Initiative, ‘DecemberIssaVybe,’ which aims to support and promote the thriving arts and entertainment sector in Nigeria.

Corporate Blackmail: My story as case study by Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman Zinox Group - ITREALMS

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An end-of-year inspirational talk delivered on 14th December, 2024 to his select mentees of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria monitored in Lagos, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh advised them not to lose hope in the Nigerian economy, as he projects that the country shall start returning to a comfortable zone from the 3rd quarter of 2025, he also warned them to apply greater caution in transactions with persons and corporates of questionable character, stressing why due diligence and being local are both critical and an added advantage. Below are excerpts from the lecture.

The new fraud is corporate and Personal blackmail, which my companies and I have fallen victim to. I am sure you have read some in the newspapers where CEOs of responsible corporations in Nigeria are tagged fraudsters. This is the work of blackmailers, and they partner with a few blogs, engage some innocent respected law firms for hyping and a few government officials to achieve their set objectives to destroy your corporate and personal reputations. These negative online materials are then lifted by Google, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms so that when people search your organisation or personal names, you are seen as a crook. This is with the intent to destroy your brand and affect your credit rating globally.

Yuletide 2024: Afinni doles out food items, cash to 250 Lagos Island elders - ITREALMS

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As part of his 2024 Yuletide season outreach the member of House of Assembly representing Lagos Island II, Hon. Olanrewaju Afinni, has doled out food items, cash to some 250 Lagos Island elders, reports ITREALMS.

The maiden edition tagged 1st Elders' Games and Palliative Programme held at Christ Cathedral Primary School, Broad Street, Lagos had over 250 beneficiaries who smiled home with food items and a N20,000 each in line with the Christmas and New Year season.

Shocking departure of Rafatu Salami: Thunderbolt on journalism by Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji - ITREALMS

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I still find it difficult to believe sudden demise of Rafatu Salami.  I first came in physical contact with her when I joined International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria. Before then, we had never met, but only knew our names while practicing journalism

That our maiden meeting was at the 3-day conference of International Press Conference (IPI), in October 2024, held in Government Reservation Area (GRA), Ikeja axis of Lagos State and I can attest to the proactive nature of Rafat, which I admired, as she was up and doing to ensure a successful outing. That skills coupled with her accommodating nature made us to be professionally close.

Aftermath of Christmas stampede: Rachel weeps for Nigerian children - ITREALMS

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In the aftermath of the tragic stampede in Nigeria that took the lives of many, including children, the words from the Bible in Jeremiah 31:15 feel so real: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted because they are no more.” This verse paints a vivid picture of a mother’s deep sorrow, symbolizing the collective grief of a nation losing its children. This sorrow should remind us of the urgent need for unity and compassion in the face of such profound loss. For Nigeria, grappling with hardship and heartbreak, this moment must become a lesson—not an opportunity for political games, but a time for true leadership and healing.

The reference to Ramah is significant. According to biblical commentaries like those in Matthew 2:18, Ramah was a location tied to immense sorrow—a place where Jewish captives were gathered before being taken into exile. In the New Testament, this verse is echoed to describe the anguish of mothers during King Herod’s massacre of the innocents. Rachel’s weeping transcends individual grief, symbolizing a communal mourning for lost innocence and life. As Christmas approaches, the resonance of this story deepens. Just as mothers mourned during the events surrounding Jesus’ birth, we too, as Nigerians, must share in the pain of grieving families affected by this tragedy. Their sorrow is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the need for compassion.

Gavi facilitates 305,000 mpox vaccine doses for Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Vaccines will be delivered to countries affected by the upsurge of mpox that continues to constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), just as the first shipment of 11,200 doses arrived in Nigeria on 20 December, reports ITREALMS.

A shipment of 11,200 doses, donated by the United States of America and facilitated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have been shipped to Abuja, Nigeria, with delivery in the country expected today. This follows agreements signed in November by Gavi to facilitate the donation of 305, 000 doses of mpox vaccine to support the global and continental response.

Okija stampede, a preventable tragedy by Soludo aide - ITREALMS

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The recent stampede in Okija, Anambra State, where about 22 people as confirmed by the police, including the elderly, pregnant women, children and nursing mothers, tragically lost their lives while scrambling for relief materials to celebrate Christmas, painfully reminds us of the dangers of unchecked crowds and the urgent need for better planning of public philanthropic events. 

This heartbreaking incident, following similar recent tragedies in Ibadan and Abuja, also reflects the critical importance of prioritising safety and human life in all our endeavours, especially when dealing with vulnerable populations.

Ozi app debuts, affords travelers extra cash, targets $460bn global package delivery market - ITREALMS

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A pioneer community-driven delivery app, Ozi (www.ozionline.com) on Monday, made a global launch, offering users a new way to send packages and earn extra cash, reports ITREALMS.

By connecting people traveling with those needing package delivery, Ozi turns everyday trips into profitable opportunities, aiming to disrupt the global parcel delivery industry, also known as the Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) market, currently valued at around $460 billion.

SEDI-Minna inks performance deal with HODs to drive innovation, excellence - ITREALMS

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In replica of the new culture of excellence and expectation of high-performance handed down to Overseeing Officers of NASENI Institutes recently in Abuja by the EVC/CEO Mr. Khalil S. Halilu, the Overseeing Officer (OO) of the Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI), Minna, Niger State Dr. John A. Hemen has committed the Heads of Department (HoDs) of the institute to a similar performance bond.

The SEDI Minna agreement signing between the OO and HoDs occurred on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the institute. According to Dr. Hemen, the event underscored SEDI-Minna's commitment to excellence and innovation and “this agreement serves as a framework to align departmental goals with NASENI's overarching objectives.”

Connecting dots on Igbophobia, Abati and Internet backlash - ITREALMS

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In this piece, REMMY NWEKE examines the connection of Igbophobia in Dr. Reuben Abati's controversial commentary on Ndigbo and land question and Internet backlash that followed with facts of the matter.

“The same Igbos who are so industrious, that they are all over and they do well in other parts of Nigeria, you go as a non-Igbo man to go and buy a land, you will be told that you don’t belong even as an in-law,” Dr. Reuben Abati on The Morning Show @Arise Tv, Thursday, November 21, 2024.

In spite of whatever context the above statement was made by Dr. Reuben Abati, most Nigerians and industry observers are divided with some tagging it an ‘epidemic’ proportion, due to the Igbophobic tendencies and controversies it have generated, especially on the social media.