For communications, another superfluous directive
By Okoh Aihe HOW very ludicrous! Referring to the happenings in the telecommunications industry on Monday morning, a friend drew my attention to Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again, a play written by Prof. Ola Rotimi of blessed memory. It is not just that the husband is mad but that he had been mad before […]
Philanthropist tasks tiers of government on support for the needy
By Ozioruva Aliu A philanthropist and youth ambassador Bright Esere-Obarogie, has appealed to the three tiers of government to fashion out means of reaching Nigerians who are in need with succour. Esere-Obarogie made the appeal when he presented palliative to several inhabitants of Iguogun, Iguotakpa and Okoduwa communities in Ovia South West Local Government Area […]
Ugwuanyi commissions four water projects in Enugu
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has commissioned four borehole water projects executed by a businessman and community leader, Chief Anthony Onuigbo, in the Awgu local government area of Enugu state.
Coalition counters article on security situation in northern Nigeria
The Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) has rubbished an article that predicted no end in sight for the country’s security challenges, particularly in the north. An article piece titled ‘Darkness in Northern Nigeria’ said: “with the growth of militias, the Nigerian state is losing an attribute of sovereignty”. The article was first published by the […]
EU bans plastic waste exports to poor countries
The EU will ban the export of plastic waste from the bloc to poor countries effective from Jan. 1, it said on Tuesday following concerns about pollution in third world countries. Plastic exports would also be “more strictly controlled,” according to the European Commission. The new rules still allow for “clean plastic waste sent for […]
Lafia infectious diseases diagnostic centre staff tests positive for COVID-19 – Official
Dr Emmanuel Akabe, Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, says some staff of thet Infectious Diseases Diagnostic and Research Development Centre, Lafia, had contracted the COVID-19 pandemic. Akabe, also the Chairman of the Nasarawa COVID-19 taskforce, disclosed this while briefing newsmen after meeting with the management of the centre on Tuesday in Lafia. “Unfortunately, even a […]
Female Genital Mutilation not a joke, UNFPA tells Govs
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Tuesday, told state governors not to treat the lingering practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) with levity. As the UN agency also charged them to step up, within their states, more funding and sensitization programmes on the seriousness of the practice as an act […]
Chigan Madu set to take cinematic industry by storm
Cinematographer, Charles Maduemezia, is gearing up to shoot his first cinematic movie in the new year. Born to Mr. and Mrs Maduemezia, Charles Maduemezia, said his upcoming cinematic flick, would feature some prominent comedians in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Personnel managers urged to embrace digital transformation
Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, CIPM, has been advised to embrace digital transformation as part of the new normal in performing their duties as the COVID-19 pandemic persists.
Ayetoro attack: Hoodlums attacked our personnel ― Customs
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Authorities of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) have declared that it was hoodlums who attacked its personnel in Kikelomo area of Ayetoro, the headquarters of Yewa North local government area of Ogun State on Tuesday while carrying out their constitutional duty of anti-smuggling. The Public Relations Officer of […]
Police warn cultists against procession in Cross River at yuletide
The Police Command in Cross River has banned all forms of procession ahead of the yuletide celebrations in the state. This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Irene Ugbo, on Tuesday in Calabar, the state capital.
