Okuama: When political blame ignores the constitution, fuels blackmail
By UFUOMA EGBE The tragedy of Okuama has left deep wounds. Families have lost loved ones, a community has suffered devastation, and several Okuama leaders have remained in detention for an agonising period. Their plight deserves justice, compassion and sustained public attention. But precisely because the tragedy is so painful, it must not become an excuse for […]
SEDC set to launch 15 Agromechanisation projects across S’East
…Says “We’re bringing back Okpara’s agro-industrial revolution” …Hails Gov Mbah’s proactiveness, promises communities bountiful benefits Nomeh community: “FG, Mbah bringing back our glory, we welcome it” The South East Development Commission, SEDC, says it is set to reignite the agro-industrial revolution that made the defunct Eastern Region the fastest growing economy in the world between […]
FG launches $1bn HOPE programme to move vulnerable Nigerians to self-reliance
THE Federal Government on Wednesday, launched a $1 billion social protection programme designed to shift vulnerable Nigerians from temporary relief to lasting economic empowerment and self‑reliance.
Lawyers rally support for Tax Ombud’s drive to increase tax compliance
Nigerian lawyers have reaffirmed the pivotal role of taxation as a major source of government revenue for infrastructure development and the provision of social services, throwing their weight behind the voluntary tax compliance drive being championed by the Office of the Tax Ombud. This was a central theme of a panel discussion titled “Pay Now, […]
ETF, S4C, safety project deepens police-community relations, peacebuilding in Benue communities
A year-long Public Safety Project in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, has strengthened police-community relations, increased youth participation in peacebuilding and established a structured platform for early warning and joint response to security threats.
Uwakwe U-15, U-21 tennis tourney attracts 90 players from three regions
By Chinedu Adonu The ninth edition of the Prince Victor Uwakwe Under-15 and Under-21 Tennis Tournament has commenced in Enugu, attracting about 90 young players from the South-East, South-South and South-West regions. The four-day tournament, which began on Wednesday and ends on Saturday, features male and female players competing for honours as organisers seek to […]
