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Jul

04

2024

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Lagos Govt Blows Hot Over Flood, Says Many Structures Will Go Down

Environment, Lagos, News Flash

‘Many Structures Will Go Down’, Lagos Blows Hot Over Flood Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday, vowed that many structures obstructing the free flow of rain water will be removed. He said those structures would be removed “irrespective of who or highly placed the owners are.” Wahab spoke in the wake of the ravaging flood which submerged many houses, communities and properties in Lagos. Some of the affected areas include Epe, Eredo, Bogije, Labora, Abijon, Sangotedo, Awoyaya and Ibeju-Lekki. A primary six pupil simply identified as Joshua was swept away by flood in Ikosi, Ketu area of…

Jun

24

2024

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Dr. Alex Otti OFR Pushing The Frontiers Of Development Amidst Opposition Voodooism – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics

DR. ALEX OTTI PUSHING THE FRONTIERS OF DEVELOPMENT AMIDST OPPOSITION VOODOOISM. Everyday now comes with soundbites and optics of new initiatives and projects of Dr. Alex Otti ricocheting across the nooks and crannies of Abia State with metastatic relish. From Abia south in Ukwa to Abia North in Arochukwu, it is endless celebrations of new initiatives, new ideas, new projects and new ambience being captioned under the New Abia rebranding landscape. Alex Otti has no doubt overstretched the imagination of good governance templates and its endless possibilities to inspire a brutalized, demoralized and dehumanized people who endured wicked leadership for…

Jun

20

2024

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Nigerian Government Set To Send First Civilian To Space

Environment, FGN, News Flash, Technology

Nigerian Govt To Send First Civilian To Space (Details) The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to send its first citizen to space. The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Mathew Adepoju, disclosed this groundbreaking development during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr. Adepoju revealed that the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to facilitate this ambitious venture. He said the move will propel Nigeria into the ranks of nations actively participating in human spaceflight. “This collaboration, which is…

Jun

18

2024

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Abia To Build Monuments, Beautiful Boundaries With Neighbouring States, Gov Otti Says, Inspects Work At Alaoji

Abia State, Environment, Good Governance, News Flash

Abia To Build Monuments, Beautiful Boundaries With Neighboring States, Gov Otti Says, Inspects Work at ALAOJI Abia State Government has begun a process to beautify and standardise the gateways into the State with the construction of monuments at all the borders with neigbouring states. State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, said this at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuikaa District Headquarters, Isialangwa South Local Government Area, where he observed the Sabbath worship at the weekend. The Governor, who announced to the congregation that the dualisation of Umuikaa-Owerrinta Road that will terminate at the boundary by Imo River Bridge with Imo State…

Jun

16

2024

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Think About This: The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities – Shehu Sani

Environment, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation

The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities - Shehu Sani I have visited the expensive Homes of many of my Big friends and these are my few findings They have well stocked library but no time and composure to read. They have a Standard swimming pool but no time to swim. They have many cars but always driven in the bullet proof one. They have home Gardens but no time for home picnic. They have all kinds of food on the table,but can only eat the one recommended by their Doctors. They have the most expensive phones but the…

Jun

13

2024

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Protesters Defy Tight Security, Storm Streets Over Hardship Under Current Tinubu Government

Economy, Environment, FGN, News Flash, Politics

Protesters Defy Tight Security, Storm Streets Over Hardship Under Current Govt A large group of protesters have converged on the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos, in protest of the present living conditions in the country. The protesters, comprising various civil society groups, were met with a heavy security presence, as policemen and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps were deployed to maintain order. The protesters chanted solidarity songs and wielded placards and banners with inscriptions such as: “President Tinubu, let the poor breathe”, “For another general strike with mass protest now”, and “Payment of living wage to all Nigerian workers…

Jun

13

2024

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Governor Otti Felicitates With Environmental Expert, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe On Her Appointment By President Tinubu

Abia State, Environment, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

GOVERNOR OTTI FELICITATES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERT, DR. NKIRUKA MADUEKWE ON HER APPOINTMENT BY PRESIDENT TINUBU. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with an Abia-born Environmental Expert, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe on her recent appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council On Climate Change (NCCC) by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Expressing joy over the appointment, Governor Otti described it as well deserved, and enjoined Dr. Maduekwe to see the appointment as an opportunity, as well as an inspiration to continue to record…

Jun

13

2024

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Tinubu, Biden, Other World Leaders Who Have Slipped On Occasions

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, News Flash

Tinubu, Biden, Other World Leaders Who Have Slipped On Occasions President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, slipped while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. The President had approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the Eagle Square, Abuja venue of the programme. It was observed that the President lost his footing momentarily as he was about to step into the vehicle and slipped while he was quickly attended to by his security personnel. The highlights below shows other world leaders aside from Tinubu, who had had clumsy moments and were caught on camera…

Jun

09

2024

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Tinubu Names Abuja Expressway After Chinua Achebe

Abuja, Environment, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu Names Abuja Expressway After Chinua Achebe President Bola Tinubu has approved the naming of the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District, Abuja after renowned novelist, Chinua Achebe. The President stated this during his address at the inauguration of the road in Abuja on Saturday, June 8. This was contained in a post by Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Olusegun Dada. He wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commissions the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District of Abuja. Names road after Nigerian Novelist and Poet, late Professor Chinua Achebe.” This move is coming days after naming an expressway…

Jun

05

2024

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Seven Workers Rescued, Others Trapped As Mining Site Collapsed In Niger State

Environment, Mishap, News Flash

Seven Workers Rescued, Others Trapped As Mining Site Collapsed In Niger State Seven workers have been rescued from a collapsed mining pit in the Galadima Kogo community under Shiroro LGA in Niger State. The mining site, which belongs to African Minerals and Logistics Limited, collapsed on Monday after a heavy downpour, trapping an unconfirmed number of mine workers. In a statement on Tuesday, Segun Tomori, special assistant on media to Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, said the trapped workers were rescued after the federal government mobilised first responders to the scene of the incident. Tomori said a rescue…