Oguta Lake Amishi Ventures (OLAMV) in collaboration with Global Green Bioenergy Limited, California USA has concluded plans to plant about 15 hectares of Jatropha Curcas along the banks of Oguta Lake in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State as part of investment in biodiesel processing plant. The plantation of Jatropha Curcas, according to the…
Electricity consumers in the South-East geo-political zone of the country have threatened a one-month warning boycott to “remain in darkness,” to protest against incessant power outages, outrageous and estimated billings, extortions, as well as non-provision of pre-paid meters to consumers across the region. Findings showed that both commercial and economic activities have largely been paralysed…
Cashews are rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats. They also contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and health-protective beneficial plant compounds. Similarly to nuts, cashews promote weight loss, blood sugar control, and heart health. 10 Health Benefits of Eating Cashew Nuts: 1. Promote Heart Health. 2. Cashews Support Bone Health. 3. Boost The Immune System….
Professor Titus Ibekwe, an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon, has urged the federal government to institute hearing screening for all newborn babies in Nigeria to ensure early detection of any hearing defects and the commencement of rehabilitation before discharging from the hospital. Professor Ibekwe, who made this call at the 44th inaugural lecture of…
A South African woman, Nonjabulo Nokukhanya Nkosiwho will now spend her life in prison. This comes after she was found guilty of murdering her boyfriend, Dumisani Qwabe, 47, a ward councilor candidate. Nkosiwho, 37, had planned to hire a hitman to kill her boyfriend but failed and instead carried out the murder on her own….
After more than two months without an Executive State Council, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, would on April 18, 2024 inaugurate the Executive comprising 16 Commissioner-nominees already screened and cleared by the Imo State House of Assembly Also, Uzodimma has approved automatic employment for two Imo indigenes, Mr Chinonso Oparaji and Mrs Chipuruime Udeh, who …
Muslim Faithful in Umuahia, Abia State, Wednesday, observed the Eid-el-Fitri Celebration in a secured, peaceful atmosphere after a period of 30 days fasting. .Answering questions from newsmen shortly after the prayers at Umuahia township stadium, Abia State, the Chief Imam of Umuahia Central mosque, Mallam Aminu Lawal also tasked Muslims to embrace the Eid message…
Another Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, popularly called Jnr Pope, is dead. The actor died this afternoon while filming in Asaba, Delta State capital. According to our source, Junior Pope died during a boat trip. The boat capsized and he, alongside two other yet-to-be-identified actors, drowned. His body was recovered and rushed to the hospital,…
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, has called for an end to the harassment and arrests of Ijaw people across the country. Spokesman of IYC Worldwide, Amb Binebai Princewill, in a statement in Yenagoa, said the IYC is demanding to know the whereabouts and offence of Amb. Chief Sobomabo Jackrich, who is a former Rivers…
The acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has thrown his weight behind the impeached deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu. Speaking when he visited Shaibu in Abuja in Wednesday, Tenebe assured the impeached Deputy Governor that he will back him all the way Shaibu, who is a member…
