The Enugu State government has announced its readiness to regulate mining operations to ensure environmental safety and enhance the development of the mining sector in the state. This was made known by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Solid Minerals and Mining, Engr. Samuel Okoro during the inaugural meeting of the Enugu State Mineral … [Read more…]
Isa Umar, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to reports in the media that it had decided to legalize LGBT in Nigeria through the $150 Billion Samoa Deal it signed. The agreement reportedly had some clauses that compelled underdeveloped and developing nations to support the agitations by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) … [Read more…]
In a bid to further strengthen the economy, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated his Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), drawn from different sectors of society and the economy. After inaugurating the council, President Tinubu presented the outcomes of his review of the accelerated stabilization and advancement plan, which seeks to inject a total of N2 … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Thursday, reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP)’s candidate, Muritala Ajaka, and his party in the Nov. 11 Kogi governorship election challenging the judgement of the State’s Election Petition Tribunal. The tribunal had, on May 27, affirmed Usman Ododo of All Progressives Congress (APC) … [Read more…]
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has sworn-in the newly appointed Transition Committee Chairmen in the twenty one local government areas of the state. Governor Soludo swore-in the Chairmen at the Government House, Awka. The Governor congratulated the newly sworn-in Chairmen and commiserated with them largely because of paucity of funds and the … [Read more…]
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…]