Concession of King’s College: Parents mobilise for protest
The controversy over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association, KCOBA, by the Federal Government may be far from over, as parents and other stakeholders are mobilising for a mass protest against the move.
Oborevwori: Esiovwa-Thompson’s Commonwealth gold shows Deltans’ potential
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has described the Commonwealth Fencing Championships gold medal won by 16-year-old Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson as a demonstration of the enormous potential of young Deltans. Esiovwa-Thompson, an indigene of Osubi in Okpe Local Government Area of the state, made history by winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal […]
Rep seeks tighter mining safety measures after Plateau pit collapse
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Fom Dalyop Chollom, has called for stricter enforcement of safety standards in mining communities following the death of seven miners in a pit collapse in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Chollom, in […]
Power Minister calls for swift implementation of Nigeria-China aquatic products protocol
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called for the swift implementation of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol, urging stakeholders to translate the agreement into increased exports, foreign exchange earnings and new opportunities for Nigerian businesses. Tegbe made the call during a courtesy visit and reception following the signing of the […]
Reps demand urgent action over Bille gas seepage, Odidi oil spill
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on South-South Development Commission has called for urgent action to address the prolonged gas seepage in Bille Community, Rivers State, and the oil spill affecting Odidi Federated Community in Delta State. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Julius Pondi, made the call on Thursday during a stakeholders’ […]
Community tells Abia govt: We have no more land for development projects
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Indigenes of Umuawafor, Umuokereke and Umunwogu villages in Isiala Aro-Ngwa Autonomous Community, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State, have appealed to the state government to stop further acquisition of their land for development projects. The community made the appeal during a protest against reports that the state government […]
