Kano state Executive Council has described as unfortunate the boat mishap that happened on Badau-Bagwai River in Bagwai local government of the state and approved the constitution of a committee to investigate the incident. The state commissioner for information, Maam Muhammad Garba, who briefed newsmen after an emergency meeting of […]
Year: 2021
Nigeria’s Army Chief Charges Troops to Use Available Platforms to Decimate Adversary….. Appreciates Emir of Bauchi for Support
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya, has charged troops of 33 Artillery Brigade to make effective use of available platforms to decimate the terrorists in the theatre of operations. The COAS gave the charge while addressing troops of 33 Brigade and HQ Nigerian Army […]
Understanding the IMF, America’s global economic enforcer (1)
Iliyasu Gadu 08035355706 (sms only) Next year as ordered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Nigerians will be paying N340 (which could rise up to N400 or more) a litre as pump price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known and called petrol. If our government officials are to be […]
EFCC Arrests 18 Suspected Illegal Oil Bunkerers In Port Harcourt
Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 18 (eighteen) suspected illegal oil bunkerers. They were arrested on Monday, November 29, 2021 in a location within the new Government Reservation Area, G.R.A, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The suspects are: Thompson George; […]
Bawa Charges Corps Members On Public Ownership Of Anti- Graft War
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, to take ownership of the war against economic and financial crimes, in order to save the nation their deleterious effects. He gave the charge on Wednesday, […]
Pomp and Splendor as PH based Hospitality Expert Ajoke Enebeli installed as Rotary President
by Precious Ahiakwo-Ovie In a colorful ceremony studded with personalities drawn from the Rotary World and the Hospitality fortress, Rotarian Ajoke Hephzibah Enebeli took over as second President of the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Spring Gardens. The occasion which witnessed the presence of a galaxy of stars was chaired […]
Editors Hold Town Hall Meeting In Lagos As Pro-democracy Activists, Scholars and Students Lead Conversation.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is to commence its Town Hall Meeting in the South-west geo-political zone on Thursday at De Rembrandt Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme: ‘’Agenda Setting For Sustainable Democratic Culture.’’ A statement by the President, Mustapha Isah, and Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, says […]
International Day of the Girl Child: Rotary empowers over 100 girls in Rivers Community Secondary School
By Precious Ahiakwo-Ovie Investing in girls’ secondary education leads to fall in child marriage rates, maternal mortality rates, child mortality rates, and child stunting . Besides, the lifetime earnings of girls rise dramatically, pushing up the national growth rates, according to UNICEF. Given the new normal, UNICEF, with its theme […]
Rotary Spearheads Health Awareness in Rivers, Takes Hand washing To Schools, Communities
By Precious Ahiakwo- Ovie One of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy is also one of the simplest — hand washing with soap and water. Keeping hands clean can prevent 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as […]
Nigeria and South Africa to Strengthen Agreement on Youth Development
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Nigerian Government has reiterated its commitment towards strengthening the bilateral relationship with the Republic of South Africa in the area of youth development. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, stated this in Abuja when the South African Minister of Women, Youth and […]