Abia state Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti has commissioned the 100 beded Sustainable development Multi-purpose Hospital, Obeaja in Ugwunagbo LGA built by the federal government under the Sustainable development Goals (SDGs), according to a government issued statement. Speaking while performing the ceremony, Governor Otti thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to the … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed four bills into law, saying they were part of his administration’s effort to make the state the number one in Ease of Doing Business and preferred destination for investment, business, tourism, and living. They are the Enugu State Properties Protection Law, to checkmate the activities of … [Read more…]
Vice President Kamala Harris is the top alternative to replace U.S. President Joe Biden if he decides not to continue his reelection campaign, according to seven senior sources at the Biden campaign, the White House and the Democratic National Committee with knowledge of current discussions on the topic. Biden’s fumbling, sometimes-incoherent and widely-panned first-debate performance … [Read more…]
Activists behind Kenya’s anti-government protests are rethinking their strategy after demonstrations on Tuesday were marred by violence and looting that they fear could undermine the movement and its efforts to push President William Ruto to resign. The activists say the violence was the work of “goons” hired by politicians to either discredit legitimate demonstrators or … [Read more…]
The Chairman and Members of Board of Trustees The Chairman and Members of Governing Council Serving and Former Vice Chancellors Principal Officers Invited Guests, Staff and Students Members of the Press Ladies and Gentlemen 1.0 PREAMBLE I am humbled by the presence of all of you who have gathered here today. It is a great … [Read more…]
Isa Umar, Abuja Professor Jacinta A. Opara has been sworn-in as the first female vice chancellor of the Dominican University, Ibadan-Nigeria. The inauguration which was held at the Tom and Carolyn Walker Hall, Dominican University, Ibadan-Nigeria, on Monday, July 1, 2024, amid cheers and high hopes, saw Okpara take over from Prof. Anthony Akinwale as … [Read more…]
1. The Forum commiserated with Government and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, South East, Nigeria and Chief Ogbonnaya Onu’s Family on the demise of His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu. 2. The Forum received the delegation of the Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON and His Royal Majesty Igwe … [Read more…]
The authorities of the Nigerian Air Force says it is one of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that crashed in Kaduna, not a helicopter. It also said it had commenced investigation to ascertain what might have caused the mishap, adding that there was no single casualty since it was an unmanned equipment. Locals confirmed crash … [Read more…]
…Warns Funded, Non-Performing Contracts Will Be Terminated The Federal Ministry of Works has terminated contract numbers 6136, 6137 and 6138 with Mothercat Ltd, Dantata & Sawoe Construction Ltd and RCC Ltd respectively. The projects affected by this termination are the dualization of Obajana – Benin road, section II (Okene – Auchi) in Kogi/Edo State; the … [Read more…]
…No official statement from NAF yet A Nigerian Air Force platform carrying out anti-terrorism operations has reportedly crashed in Tami village, Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Currently, it is unclear if it is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or a helicopter. Following the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, residents … [Read more…]
Professor Jacinta Opara has been appointed as second substantive Vice Chancellor of Dominican University, Ibadan-Nigeria. The appointment followed a stringent recruitment exercise carried out by a professional recruiting firm and topnotch academics, in line with best global practices in headhunting for strategic positions in higher education institutions. In an official statement by the Chairman, Board … [Read more…]
…call for more support as committee rates quality of road construction high Enugu State House of Assembly members have commended the commitment of the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah Mbah, over his infrastructural initiatives and good governance spread across the state. Members of the House Committee on Works and Infrastructure led by Hon. Clifford Obe, … [Read more…]