Category: FEATURES

A school building housing Saint Academy in the Busa Buji community of  JosNorth local government area of  Plateau statehas collapsed, trapping many students inside. The incident occurred around 11am on Friday, July 12, while the students were reportedly writing exams. Witnesses reported that the building collapsed, leaving students trapped and prompting a rescue operation. Distraught parents of the students have arrived at the scene, wailing uncontrollably. The newsmen reported that security personnel, including soldiers and police, have arrived to assist in the rescue efforts. However, a truck en route to…

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The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thought has urged the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly to abandon its plan to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara to prevent anarchy in the state. The coalition stated that the actions of 27 lawmakers loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, could lead to a severe crisis in the state. On July 4, the Appeal Court ruled that Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers remained members of the House of Assembly, overturning an earlier High Court order that restrained them. Following this…

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold the sum of US$122,671,000.00 (One Hundred and Twenty-Two Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-One Thousand United States Dollars) to 46 authorised dealers in its determination to promote stability and reduce market volatility in the foreign exchange market. A statement signed by the Bank’s Director in charge of Financial Markets, Dr. Omolara Duke, disclosed that of the total sale,  US$67,500,000.00 (Sixty-Seven million, Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars) was sold to 27 Authorised Dealers, while the sum of US$2.5 million (Two Million, Five Hundred Thousand…

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…Harps on need for culture, tradition dev. …Calls on the Ministry of Tourism, Hospitality and Culture for a revival and rebranding of our culture for Global export As the 2024 wrestling Competition edition (Male Category) of Umuezeanoruo Eziama Autonomous Community Nkwerre LGA in Imo state came to an end on July 7,  Hon. Chikezie Nwadike, an illustrious son from the Community has commended the successful organization of the event. He described the team of the  organizers: Mr Uche Uzoho(Nduhunogbo village ) , Mr Kelechi Ugorji(Ezekwemba village), Mr Martin Nwadike(Ezemenaha Village),…

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By Williams Odunze In a move to foster a peaceful atmosphere in the Oil Producing communities in Imo State, the Commissioner for Niger Delta Affairs/Intelligence, Prince Henry Okafor, has called on the youths of the Oil rich region to shun acts of  violence and criminal activities such as Oil Bunkering and Pipeline vandalisation  that are capable of causing low product out put. The  commissioner made the call  during A One-day Imo Niger Delta  Stakeholders/Leaders Meeting held , Tuesday, July  10 in Owerri the State Capital. The Meeting had as it’s  …

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Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Kingsley Moghalu has said the judgement of the Supreme Court regarding the autonomy of local government allocations would reduce the reign of state governors as emperors. Moghalu described the judgement of the Supreme Court as a correct verdict, adding that local government should be encouraged if Nigeria expects development. He disclosed this via a series of posts on his X page. According to Noghalu: “The @SupremeCourtNg decision in favour of full autonomy (including direct financial allocation to LGs without passing…

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By Ebenezer Ojor Ikeduru Youth Alliance, IYA, has thumbed up Governor Hope Uzodinma over the appointment of an Ikeduru son, Dr Emeka Mandela Ukaegbu as Commissioner for Youth Development and Talent Hunt, Imo State. IYA made the commendation Thursday, when it paid a solidarity visit to the commissioner in Owerri. IYA President, Chinasa Ekechi who felicitated  with Dr Ukaegbu on behalf of the founder and sponsor of the group, Dr Obinna Obi-Njoku Jnr, expressed optimism that the commissioner would excel in his new assignment. The IYA president who also described…

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As part of the shared Prosperity government programme in tackling poverty amongst Imo electorates, Imo state shared Prosperity exponent and proponent of the 3 “R” mantra in governance (Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery) Sen. Hope Uzodinma, has announced Hon. Godson Dibe as  the special  Adviser to the  state governor on Empowerment. A release by the government of Imo state, signed by the Secretary to the government, Sir Cosmas  Iwu, July 10,  made available to Journalists  announced Hon. Dibe as the special Adviser to His Excellency on Empowerments. It was gathered  that…

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In a landmark judgment that marks a significant step towards grassroots development in Nigeria, the Supreme Court has delivered a resounding victory for local government autonomy in Nigeria. This ruling is a major triumph for democracy and the empowerment of local communities, which have long been stifled by the undue control of state governments over funds meant for local government areas (LGAs). Recall that in May, the federal government filed a suit at the Supreme Court against the governors of the 36 states of Nigeria. The suit, marked SC/CV/343/2024, sought…

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