The Osun State Government of the State has announced a ban on social activities and gatherings at this year’s Osun-Osogbo Festival. However, it approved the observance of traditional rites and routines associated with the festival. Also, only authorised persons and worshippers will be allowed into the grove. A statement made […]
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Rivers host community accuses Shell of abandoning projects
The Umuakwuru Community in Igbo Kingdom, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, has accused the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of abandoning all projects contained in a Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) it signed with the people. The community, which claimed to have over 150 oil wells, said the […]
Amb. Uche Ogbuagu hails youths on this year int’l youth day
Today we are celebrating another International Youth Day, but unlike the ones held in the past when it all began, that of 2020 is a special one due to the coronavirus pandemic that has changed our world. Amb. Uche Ogbuagu, praise all the youths, who have made their marks at […]
Gov. Uzodinma unveils digital generator in Imo
In a bid to further combat and curb crime in Imo State, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma has unveiled Emergency Communication Centre in Owerri, Imo State.This is another milestone in the Socio-Economic life of Imo people that will go a long way in combating crime with digital precision.The ceremony, which […]
Wike Fires Rivers Task Force Coordinator on Illegal Street Trading, Motor Park’s and Markets
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate dissolution of the State Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading, Motor Park’s and Markets, while it’s coordinator, Bright Amaewhiule, was sacked The dissolution of the taskforce was contained in a ‘special government announcement’ issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, […]
A PROMISE MADE IS A PROMISE KEPT! A Case Study of The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri
Ezedike Dominic, Writes from Owerri My joy know no bounds as I witnessed the ongoing infrastructural transformation projects in Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri under the able Leadership of The Smart Rector, Engr. Dr. Michael Chidiebere Arimanwa, and his Management Team.It is worthy to note that there are several Building Infrastructure […]
Ibeku Kingship: Nnamdi kanu Replies Gov. Ikpeazu, Reveals What He Wants
The supreme leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has finally reacted to the possibility of losing the kingship of the Ibeku Kingdom he inherited from his late father. Recall that governor of Abia state, southeast Nigeria, Okezie Ikpeazu, gave Kanu 21 days to return to Nigeria […]
Post-Covid-19 prosperity lies with farmers, Ayade says
Cross River state governor, Professor Ben Ayade has described farming as one of the veritable leeway to prosperity, urging Cross Riverians, especially women, to go into farming. The governor spoke in Calabar at the flag-off of input distribution to farmers as part of mitigation measures against the COVID-19 pandemic. At […]
Akwa Ibom Police parade 328 criminal suspects terrorising the state
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has within the last one month arrested about 328 suspected criminals including a fake Army man that have made life difficult for residents of the State. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Imohimi Edgal disclosed this today at the Police Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia […]
Abia says no going back on relocation of Ogbo Hill abattoir
The Abia State Government says there is no going back on its decision to relocate the Abattoir at Ogbo hill Aba, the commercial city of state. Speaking during a meeting with traders and leaders of the market, in Aba, the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Cosmos Ndukwe said the indiscriminate […]