Anti-open grazing bill scales second reading at A- Ibom Assembly
A Bill for a Law to prohibit open rearing and grazing of livestock and provide for the establishment of ranches has scaled second reading at the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly
Bishop Nwachukwu leads others to take gospel to hinterlands
ONE hundred and sixty four years after the missionaries brought Christianity to Igbo land, prominent men of God are yet to be satisfied with the extent which Christianity has so far spread in the hinterlands.
Religious organisation tasks FG on agricultural development
By Moses Nosike At the press conference marking the 4th induction of His Most Eminence, the Baba Aladura, Dr. David D.L Bob-Manuel, Moses Orimolade IX and Prelate of Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, the religious organisation has shown concern over the numerous challenges Nigeria is facing which ranges from non development […]
Champions’ Tribe: Entrepreneurs, professionals for peak performance
It was fun, inspiration and insights when senior career professionals, business leaders, and entrepreneurs in Lagos State had a taste of Abiola Champ Salami’s emotional intelligence at the maiden edition of the hangout with The CHAMPIONS TRIBE.
Amb Coomassie commends Ndi-Igbo, S/E Govs for warm reception accorded Buhari In Imo
The continental Director General, Advocacy for Good Governance Network and UN SDG ambassador, Amb Hussaini Coomassie has applauded the Igbos and the governors of the South-Eastern states as being fundamental to the nation’s growth and economy.
UBA records 33% profit growth,declares interim dividend
By Cynthia Alo The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has recorded a 33.4 per cent growth in profit before tax which rose to N76.2billion, up from N57.1billion in the same period of 2020, translating to an annualised Return on Average Equity of 17.5 per cent as against 14.4 per cent a year earlier. The […]
Rep member rebuilds 72-yr-old school after embarrassment by rain during a campaign
The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has built a four-classroom block for a 72-year-old Ekebedi Community School, Ala-ala Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State.
ICRISAT awarded 2021 Africa Food Prize
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been awarded the 2021 Africa Food Prize, for work that has improved food security across 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Crisis brews in Ondo over Ohanaeze chieftaincy title
A seeming crisis is brewing in Akure, the Ondo state capital as the Ndigbos have rejected the alleged imposing of a leader on them by the traditional ruler, Deji of Akureland, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi.
China’s new maritime safety law muddies the waters for maritime territorial disputes
By Earnest Adesoji The issue of freedom of navigation across the South China Sea became murkier recently, as China passed a new Maritime Traffic Safety Law on 29th August 2021. This law, which came into effect on 1st September 2021, asserts that China will require a range of vessels “to report their information” when passing […]
Plateau Govt sets up special task force against land grabbing
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau said he had set up a Special Task Force against land grabbing as part of his administration’s peace initiatives in the state. Lalong disclosed this while inaugurating officials of the Plateau Youth Council on Thursday in Jos. “I have just set up a special task force against land grabbing, it […]
