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Jun

2024

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

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

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

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…

Jun

2024

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Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Whole Soyinka

Abuja, Environment, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Wole Soyinka President Bola Tinubu has named the just inaugurated arterial road N20 from the northern parkway to the outer northern expressway (ONEX) in the federal capital territory (FCT) as the Wole Soyinka Highway. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said in a post shared on X on Tuesday that the naming of the road after the Nobel Laureate was recommended by the FCT administration. “In naming the road after the distinguished playwright, poet and novelist who clocks 90 on 13 July, President Tinubu said Soyinka was the first African…

May

2024

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Lagos Govt Admits Dumping 372 Residents In Osun, Tagged Them Miscreants, Beggars

Environment, Human Rights, News Flash

Lagos Government Admits Dumping 371 Residents In Osun, Tagged Them Miscreants, Beggars The Lagos State government after a long silence has confirmed the relocation of 371 residents whom it described as “miscreants, beggars and destitute persons” back to their states. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State stated that the Lagos State government promised to investigate the alleged deportation of youths from the state to Ilesa town. The Nigeria Police Force in conjunction with the Lagos State Task Force packed hundreds of residents and young people from the streets of the state on Friday and dumped them in Osun State. One…

Apr

2024

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Many Trapped As Building Collapsed In Kano

Environment, Mishap, News Flash

Many Trapped As Building Collapses In Kano An unidentified number of workers are currently trapped at a building which collapsed in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. According to sources, at least 11 persons are trapped under the rubble. Two persons who were rescued have been rushed to the hospital by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Excavation is currently ongoing while some corpses have been recovered. The number is yet to be ascertained. Details later…

Apr

2024

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Gov Otti Charges UN Habitat To Quicken Work On Design Of Aba Master Plan

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

GOV OTTI CHARGES UN HABITAT TO QUICKEN WORK ON DESIGN OF ABA MASTER PLAN Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has charged the UN Habitat to fastrack the delivery of Aba Master Plan as well as extend their work to the State capital, Umuahia, in order to accelerate the pace of work in the redevelopment of the cities. Governor Otti gave the charge when he received the UN Habitat, West Africa Portfolio Manager, Matthias Spaliviero, who visited Tuesday to brief him on the extent of work done by the agency in redesigning the Master Plan for Aba. The Governor,…

Apr

2024

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Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Information Technology, News Flash, World News

Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun’s atmosphere to strange animal behaviors — and even possible effects on humans. It comes with the Sun near the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, setting the stage for a breathtaking display: The corona will glow spectacularly from the Moon’s silhouette along the path of totality, a corridor stretching from Mexico to Canada via the United States. Total solar eclipses offer “incredible scientific opportunities,” NASA Deputy Administrator…

Apr

2024

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EFCC Grills Bobrisky For Naira Abuse

Crime, Economy, Environment, News Flash

EFCC Grills Bobrisky For Naira Abuse Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes. The EFCC had invited the 31-year old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a movie, Ajakaju, produced by Eniola Ajao, a Nollywood actress and producer, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024. Investigation also revealed that he had also committed the alleged offence at some other event centres and parties at different…