The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has presented an estimated sum of N290.2bn 2021 budget to the House of Assembly which is christened the “Budget of Growth.” Governor Diri, while presenting the N290,295,465,423 Appropriation Bill on the floor of the Assembly, noted that the outgoing year 2020 has been challenging due to the impact of COVID-19 and the ravages of flooding but expressed optimism that 2021 would be one of progress and prosperity for the state. In the budget breakdown, the sectoral allocations showed that N34billion was earmarked for…
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Okigwe Senate Election: Imo, South East will Benefit From My Emergence –Araraume: We Can’t Be Testing The Microphone With Our Place In Senate
Sen Godwin Ifeanyi Araraume has declared that Okigwe zone cannot be used for ‘testing the microphone ‘ since the zone has eminently qualified son that will shore up the integrity of the state and zone. He re-emphasised his desire to work with Imo State Governor,Sen Hope Uzodinma to reposition the All Progressives Congress in the State and the South East. In his words,I am working to see that Amaraku-Obolo road was re-ashaphalted ,adding that majority of the roads in the zone require urgent attention. “There’s no way Okigwe will be…
Read MoreGas flaring: Host communities suffering -Bayelsa D-Gov
The ministry of petroleum resources was created with a mandate to formulate policies , supervison through implementation and regulate the Nigeria oil and gas. Operators and stake holders to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulation in the oil sector. The Bayelsa state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, stated this on Tuesday while declaring open the technical session of the 5th National Council on Hydrocarbons at the Dappa Biriye Conference Centre in Yenagoa. Making reference to Oloibiri, which he described as the cradle of oil wealth in Nigeria, the…
Read MoreASETU: Many Injustices Against Igbo, Reason For Biafra Agitation -Diwe: Insists, Indigenes Should Invest at Home
The Association of South East Town Unions, ASETU, has stated that the litany of injustices against Ndi Igbo in Nigeria is to blame for the spate of agitation for Biafra. The group President,Chief Emeka Diwe made this known at Enugu in his address during the South East Security Summit organised by the body to chart a way forward for the overall physical, economic, political and cultural security of the people the region. The president who traced the historic evolution and role the town unions have played and continues to play…
Read MoreAce broadcaster, Oge Iwu dies broke: Ex-IBC staff owed N5.1m arrears, pensions
The sudden death of Imo-born ace broadcaster, Mr. Oge Iwu, an ex-staff of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation, IBC, and pioneer staff of Hot FM Owerri, has shaken the media industry and many citizens of the Imo State. Mr. Iwu was renowned for introducing the popular phone-in programme, “Peoples Assembly” in Hot FM Owerri around 2010, the programmes opened the flood-gate for other similar interactive radio programmes in Imo and other states of the South East. Nigeria Newspoint gathered that the renowned broadcaster had before his demise yesterday, hinted some friends…
Read More3 Proscribed IPOB Members Declared Wanted By FG
Following the reported clash between a combined team of security agencies which comprised,the Army, Department Of State Security ,(DSS), Nigerian Police and Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) at Emene area of Enugu State, South East, Nigeria on August 23, 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared the following persons: Mr Godwin Ikechukwu Beke, Simon Ejima Ibe and Chimezie Nnaji wanted due to their intense membership and activities. Security agencies informed that Godwin Ikechukwu Beke,in particular and two others who have been accused of playing the pivotal roles of…
Read MoreFedponek to Procure Laptop for Staff Efficiency
Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, has partnered the Zinox Computers to procure Digital Computers on subsidized rate for academic staff of the School to enhance efficiency, teaching and learning. The Rector of the School, Engr. Dr Michael Chidiebere Arimanwa, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in his Office shortly after the School had audience with Chief Executive Officer of Zinox Computers, Chief Leo Stan Ekeh, recently, at the 1000 Capacity Auditorium Building on the Campus. Arimanwa who explained that the Smart Campus Initiative is beneficial to academic staff…
Read MoreObinna Obi-Njoku Foundation sponsors sports competitions in Ebikoro Ikeduru …Set to offer free eye surgery
As part of its efforts to assist in the eradication of blindness in rural communities in Imo State of Nigeria, as well as helping the less privileged in society, a non-governmental organization, the Obinna Obi-Njoku Foundation has concluded plans to hold free cataract surgery in Ikeduru Local Government Area. A release from the Programme Co-ordinator of Obinna Obi-Njoku Foundation, Rev. Fr. Carmelius Ugochukwu Ereh, the free eye surgery initiative is part of activities packaged by the foundation, which is powered by an illustrious son of Ebikoro, Ikeduru LGA, Dr. Obinna…
Read MoreTribune Award: Ondo APC hails Mrs Akeredolu,
The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is optimistic that the award of Championing betterment of Humanity conferred on the State’s First Lady, Arabirin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, by the African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc, Publishers of The Nigerian Tribune, will challenge her to do more for humanity. The party affirms that such recognition by a company which has flourished for 70 years is unarguably a call for more dedication to the service of mankind. Mrs. Anyanwu-Akeredolu has made appreciable personal sacrifices to promote empowerment and wellbeing of many…
Read MoreImo Governor poised to promote Vocational, Technical education
It is no longer in dispute that the Rebuild Imo Administration of His Excellency, Rt. Hon Emeka Ihedioha inherited a badly battered Education Sector from the immediate past administration, of which Technical and Vocational education are crucial aspects. It is a general understanding that quality technical and vocational education is essential for building a self-sustainable economy. It is for this reason that the Rebuild Imo Government will prioritize vocational and technical education in order to tackle unemployment in the state. The first step His Excellency, the Governor took in this…
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