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Imo State Ministry Of Tourism, Hospitality, And Culture Hosts Inaugural Creative Industry Stakeholders Meeting

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Hospitality, and Culture, Barr. Jerry Egemba, convened the maiden edition of the “Imo Creative Industry Stakeholders Meeting” The historic gathering, held at the Imo State Council for Arts & Culture, brought together prominent entertainment figures, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Sir TUC Nwokonkwo, departmental heads, and the Director of the Arts…

Kwara Govt List Efforts Made bty Governor AbdulRazaq To Sustain The State’s Lowest Food Inflation Rate Status In Nigeria

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has reaffirmed its dedication to bolstering food security, empowering farmers, and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. This commitment was emphasized during the 4th Quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Ministry of Finance’s conference room. Addressing attendees, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Oloruntoyosi Thomas,…

Celebrations As Notorious Criminal “MpoMpo Nwa” Is Neutralized In Orsu, Imo State

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

The community of Orsu, Imo State, was filled with jubilation last week following the successful operation by security forces that led to the capture and subsequent elimination of a dreaded criminal known as “Mpompo Nwa.” According to locals, the suspect had been a source of fear and sorrow in the area, carrying out heinous acts…

Alleged Falsehood: Former Imo Gov. Ohakim Speaks On Exposing Alleged Anyanwu Apology To Abacha In New Book

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has escalated his dispute with former Senator Chris Anyanwu, accusing her of withholding an apology letter she allegedly wrote to the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha. Ohakim has vowed to include the contentious letter in his forthcoming book to counter what he describes as “misleading accounts” in…

Tension As Two Speakers Emerge In Lagos: Battle For Assembly Leadership

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Lagos State has been thrown into political turmoil following the dramatic emergence of two claimants to the position of Speaker of the State House of Assembly. This unfolding saga has sparked widespread confusion and raised questions about the stability of the legislative body. Last week, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly impeached Speaker…

Benue IDPs Durable Solutions: Alia Launches Five-Year Action Plan

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, yesterday launched a programme to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. The drive which is part of the Action Plan on Durable Solutions, is aimed to foster IDPs safely return to their ancestral homes. While addressing the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda and his…

Sokoto Govt Seeks Partnership With Private Schools To Boost Education

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Professor A.L. Ala, Sokoto State Commissioner for Education, has emphasized the importance of collaboration between private schools and the government to enhance the education sector. This call was made during a courtesy visit by private school proprietors in Sokoto State, led by Alhaji Ahmad S/Fada Katukan Dange. The visit provided an opportunity for the proprietors…

LP Reps Caucus Urge Soludo To Rescue Kidnapped Lawmaker

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Few Days after the launching cum unveiling of Agunechemba: Operation Udo Ga-Achi’ in Anambra State, Labour Party Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the prolonged captivity of a member of the Anambra state Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, representing Onitsha North state constituency. Hon Azuka, a Labour Party lawmaker was kidnapped…

World Medical Association Seeks Global Support For WHO

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Against the background of the recent withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO), the President of the World Medical Association (WMA) Dr. Ashok Philip has urged the global community to maintain robust support for the WHO, emphasising its critical importance as a functional global health agency. In a statement on its…

Ogene Tasks Journalists On Budget Implementation Scrutiny, Investigative Journalism

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

…As NUJ Re-Elect Odogwu as State Chairman A member of the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Victor Ogene has charged journalists to hold government at all levels accountable in budget implementation. Addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council at Godwin Ezeemo International Press center,…