Following the environmental pollution and degradation caused by unauthorised mining activities in Anambra State and the consequential damage to our roads, constructed with taxpayers’ money, mining was necessarily suspended. A special Committee on Mining Reform was subsequently set up by Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, Governor of Anambra State, to emplace the best standard of…
Professor Azubike Onuora-Oguno, a renowned expert in International Human Rights Law, has delivered his inaugural lecture at the University of Ilorin marking a significant milestone in his academic career. The lecture, which took place yesterday at the University’s auditorium was attended by dignitaries, academics, and students. In his goodwill message, Mr. Peter Obi, congratulated Professor…
Movers and shakers of the Nigerian movie industry are expected in Ilorin in November as Kwara State hosts the 16th edition of the Best of Nollywood awards in November. Receiving the hosting rights of the award on Wednesday in Ilorin, Governor Abdulrazaq said the event will hold at the iconic Sugar Factory Film Studio which…
The Imo State government has taken decisive action to address environmental and safety concerns by closing several mining sites in and around Owerri, the state capital. Chief Ernest Ibejiakor, the State Commissioner for Mines and Solid Minerals, made this announcement through an official press release. In his statement, Chief Ibejiakor emphasized the importance of adhering…
Adidas has unveiled its first Adidas Original store on African soil, choosing Nigeria’s vibrant metropolis, Lagos, as its home. This remarkable establishment, nestled within the bustling Ikeja City Mall, stands as the largest of its kind in the West African region. Far from being a conventional retail outlet, this new space has been meticulously crafted…
The Anambra state chapters of Labour Party and the Edozie Njoku faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA yesterday traded words with Gov Charles Soludo over the sealing off of their respective offices in Awka , Anambra state. While the duo are pointing accusing fingers at the Gov Soludo , the state government is…
Chief George Moghalu, former National Auditor of All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally resigned his membership of the party, hinging his decision on personal reason. His resignation came months after the speculation that he was dumping the party he was a founding member. The former Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in his…
The Transition Chairman of Onitsha North Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Nweze Tony Nwora, earlier today flagged off a community-driven tree planting initiative in the Akpaka Layout of Onitsha. The project is being spearheaded by the Executives of Akpaka Landlords’ Association, with the aim of greening the entire layout by planting shelter trees. During the…
As a new academic session draws closer, the Kwara State government has commenced a girl child education awareness campaign across the state, underscoring the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration’s commitment to improving girl children’s access to quality education. Led by Hon. Joana Nnazua Kolo, the Adviser to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Girl Child Education, the awareness…
Barely two months after his last constituency briefing and sharing of educational and agricultural materials with hybrid seeds, seedlings and food items as palliatives to the natives of his Constituency in June, the member representing the wonderful people of Orlu, Orsu and Oru East Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. High Chief Canice…
