COVID-19: Imo State Govt goes tough on protocol defaulters
The Government of Imo State has announced the setting up of four Mobile Courts, two in the State Capital (Owerri) and one each in Orlu and Okigwe Zones, to try those who treat with levity, the protocols on Coivd-19 pandemic preventive. In a statewide broadcast, Friday, Governor Hope Uzodimma spoke on the need for Imo […]
Nigerian Navy Score card 2020: Arrests 87 vessels, 43 barges, 57 speed boats, 393 others
22 pirate attacks recorded within Nigeria, 44 in GoG Four hijacked ships rescued by NN By Evelyn Usman In the last 2 decades, piracy and sea robbery within the Golf of Guinea have become a major point of discussion, with the region ranked as one of the most troubled waterways. It is estimated that the […]
Sonnie Ayere recognized as ECOWAS Icon societal development
The West Africa Youth Council has recognized Nigeria’s Sonnie Ayere as winner of the ECOWAS Icon of Societal Development for his outstanding humanitarian work and exemplary career as a distinguished financial economist. This award was presented under the African Man of the Year with Nelson Mandela Leadership Award for Excellence & Integrity category. Mr. Ayere […]
Erokam Empire Records disowns music act, City King
By Ayo Onikoyi Erokam Empire Records owned by Prince Ekene Okam has disowned their signee, City King who found fame under the label with the song “Street of Ekulu”. The warning was made official by a public announcement written and signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the record label, Prince Ekene Okam on the […]
Ndubuisi Kanu’s rainy salute
By Emeka Obasi As a student I stood close to the podium that carried first governor of Imo State, Lt. Commander Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu during May 27 ,1976 Children’s Day celebrations at the Owerri Township Stadium. The heavens opened up. Kanu’s aides quickly rushed to his Aide de Camp(ADC), Sub. Lt Anthony Oguguo with an […]
2023: Nigeria needs an enlightened President regardless of ethnicity — Prof. Ndigbe
Ahead of the 2023 election cycle, Nigerians must build an alliance to produce an enlightened President desirous and competent to make the country a better place. This was the submission earlier in the week, of Professor Okey Ndibe, a seasoned columnist and novelist, on the Arise Television breakfast programme, The Morning Show.
Makinde hails Gani Adams on 3rd installation anniversary
By Adeola Badru, Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, Thursday, congratulated the Aare-Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, on his third installation anniversary. Makinde in a congratulatory letter delivered by his Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism, Honourable Akeem Ademola Ige, said: “On this auspicious anniversary of your installation as the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, […]
Oyetola launches juice production company in Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday inaugurated the construction work of a juice production company at the Omoluabi Free Trade Zone, Osogbo.
It’s not a crime for herdsmen to practice ranching — Onuesoke
As the quit notice given to herdsmen to vacate Ondo State forest by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu continues to generate controversy, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has urged Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu to tell Nigerians if it was a crime for herdsmen to practice cattle […]
Agribusiness: NASC withdraws, delists 103 seed entrepreneurs in 2020
Says farmers to access over 100mts of certified seeds staple crops Expresses high hope over passage of Plant Variety Protection Bill By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, Friday, disclosed that 103 seed companies had their operational licenses withdrawn and were delisted due to over activities contrary to quality and standard. […]
Ibada-Amukpe community warns against trespass on land
Property developers and the public have been advised not to engage in any transaction with any person or group of persons in relation to Ibada-Amukpe community land without the consent/authority of the registered Trustees of the Ibada-Amukpe Community, under Amukpe District in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. A statement by the community Trustee […]
