GEIL expands social investment footprint through targeted scholarship programs in Rivers
Since inception of its operations of the Otakikpo marginal field, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) has continuously recognized its responsibility to create prosperity for the society especially its host communities by addressing poverty and related development deficit. The thrust of the Company’s CSR and Sustainability work is targeted to capacity building, empowerment of communities, socio-economic […]
Rites of passage: Itsekiri nation set to receive condolence visits
By Jimitota Onoyume Ahead of the commencement of the second phase of the rites of passage for the late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Warri Council of Chiefs and Olu Advisory Council have said the palace was ready to receive condolence visits. A statement in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, by Chairman of the bodies, […]
Labour suspends warning strike in Kaduna, as FG summons el-Rufai, Wabba to Abuja
…Global union drags el-Rufai to ILC …Ports workers threaten nationwide strike …PDP advises el-Rufai to reinstate sacked workers By Victor Ahiuma-Young, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Dirisu Yakubu & Ibrahim HassanWuyo Organised Labour yesterday evening, suspended ongoing five-day warning strike against Kaduna State Government. This followed the Federal Government summoning of Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State and […]
Constitution review: NASS holds no predetermined position on any issue —Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly holds no predetermined position on any issue of interest to Nigerians, ahead of moves to amend the 1999 constitution. Lawan disclosed this in his remarks at yesterday’s plenary, after reading a letter signed by chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, […]
Bandits kill 9, abduct many, raze buildings in Kaduna, Katsina
…As troops kill 3 bandits, arrest 2 accomplices Security agencies in Kaduna State have reported that armed bandits attacked Ungwan Gaida community, near Kurmin Kaso, Chikun LGA, killing eight locals. The Kaduna State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this, yesterday, said a building belonging to a church and […]
4th Mainland Bridge to gulp $2.5bn now —Lagos govt
….Says preferred bidder emerges Oct By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State government said, yesterday, that construction of the proposed 4th Mainland Bridge is estimated to cost $2.5 billion. The state government had, in September 2020, announced an estimation of $2.2 billion for the construction. The 4th Mainland Bridge is a proposed 38-kilometer long bridge initiative by […]
Reinstate sacked workers now, PDP advises El-Rufai
Flays governor for declaring Wabba wanted By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wednesday, urged Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to immediately and unconditionally reinstate all the workers he sacked from the state public service on Tuesday. This is even as the party expressed shock “over alarming reports that the el-Rufai-led […]
2023: Election crisis looms with attacks on INEC offices — YAKUBU, INEC chair
…Replacing burnt facilities in the prevailing economic circumstances’ll be a tall order, Yakubu lamentsl3 INEC offices burnt in 3 Ebonyi LGAs …We suspect APC – PDP …APC keeps mum … INEC’s alarm, a grand conspiracy – CSOs …Stop burning police stations, killing your brothers, AIG Zone 9 tells S-East stakeholders By Omeiza Ajayi, Peter Okutu, […]
NIMASA to give foreign scholarship to 10 Rivers’ school leavers
NIMASA said it would offer scholarships to ten Rivers State secondary school leavers in Marine Engineering and Marine Architecture courses overseas
Blue Economy: Rivers sets to partner NIMASA
RIVERS State Governor Nyesom Wike has commended the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, for designing and pursuing a Blue Economy strategy with a view to replace the current oil economy in about 10 years.
Rainy Season: Osun farmers charges government on food security measures
Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Farmers in Osun State have called on the state government to assist them with the provision of farm input during this rainy season to ensure food security. Speaking through the Chairperson, All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Ife East Local Government, Mrs. Teniade Aderemi at Governor’s Family Meeting organized […]
