By: Mandy Park The Executive Chairman, of Eti- Osa Local Government Council,Hon. Saheed Adesegun Bankole, has made a remarkable initiative by distributing cash palliatives to empower the community’s youths, elderly, widows, traders, and entrepreneurs. The programme which reflects the Chairman’s dedication to the well-being of Eti-Osa residents, is offering vital support to those who drive the local economy. Hon. Bankole highlighted past welfare achievements, including food palliatives for school pupils, relief materials for Jakande residents affected by flooding, and financial assistance through bursaries and scholarships for students in tertiary institutions.…
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Zonal Commander, Zone One ‘L’ Owerri NDLEA Mrs. Ezeonye (ACGN) Pays Courtesy visit to Deputy Chief of Staff, General Services in Govt House, Owerri
By: Mandy Park Mrs. Florence Ezeonye, Assistant-Commander-General of Narcotics on Tuesday November 12, 2024 paid a visit to Hon. Chief Ferdinand Uzodimma (Osisiogu) Deputy Chief of Staff, General Services, to the Governor. During the visit, Mrs. Florence said that one of her reasons for coming was to familiarise herself with the 3Rs Government of Shared Prosperity of Governor Hope Uzodimma, as she had been newly transfered into the office. She then assured the Deputy Chief of Staff, General Services that the Agency under her watch will carry out their lawful…
Read MoreOndo Election: Experts caution journalists on dangers of misinformation in election reporting…say it ruins Integrity
By: Mandy Park Media professionals and civil society experts have cautioned journalists to ensure they avoid falling into the danger of misinformation during the Ondo State governorship bye-election, slated for Saturday, November 16, 2024. They gave the counsel, today, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at a webinar themed “Misinformation and Elections: Journalists, Public Educators, and Opinion Shapers,”. It was organised by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) in partnership with the European Union Support For Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU SDGN) II. Recall that CAPPA is a Pan–African organisation that…
Read MoreObi donates N60m to UNINIGER, Nursing School…says Nigeria facing shortage of doctors, nurses
By: Mandy Park Former, Anambra State governor and Labour Party (LP) flagbearer in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated N50 million to the University on the Niger (UNINIGER), Umunya, at its take-off campus in Iyi-Enu, and N10 million to the School of Nursing at Iyienu Mission Hospital, Ogidi. This is as he disclosed that the country was facing shortage of doctors and nurses far below WHO’s recommendations. The money is to support human and infrastructure development in both institutions. During the visit, Obi explained that financial support…
Read MoreIbadan November crusade will be mega, massive, memorable– Pastor Ashimolowo
By: Mandy Park Founder, Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, and Convener, Christ Compassion to the Rural World Foundation (CCRWF), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, in this interaction with Journalists speaks on the Ibadan: This is love crusade, his vision, and the pathway to Nigeria’s recovery, among other issues. Excerpt You will be holding a massive crusade in Ibadan, Oyo State this November. Given the Ikorodu experience in Lagos, during your last crusade, what are the measures to avoid stampede during the five days event? This is a good question because it is…
Read MoreCAPPA tells FG to end mining tragedies
By Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the federal government and state authorities to enforce strict monitoring and regulatory measures against illegal mining activities to prevent further avoidable tragedies across the country. The group made this known in a statement signed byRobert Egbe, Media and Communication Officer, CAPPA, released over the weekend, in response to the recent collapse of an illegal mining pit located within a national game reserve spanning Gashaka Local Government Area in Taraba State and Toungo Local Government Area in Adamawa…
Read MoreFrom Church to Stardom: The Inspiring Journey of Hyce
By: Mandy Park In this exclusive interview, Favor Ekah Ernest, professionally known by his stage name HYCE opens up about his remarkable journey from playing instruments in his father’s church to becoming one of the most promising Afrobeats artists today.With hits like ‘Vanilla’, ‘Mind’, ‘Tension’, and ‘Ogechi’, Hyce has captivated audiences worldwide. He shares insights into his creative process, collaborations, and vision for the future. Enjoy Excerpts How did you get started in music, and what inspired you to pursue a career in the industry? Well like most other artists,…
Read MorePhilips Nto celebrates T A Orji @74, describes him as father of Abia
By: Mandy Park The immediate past Provost of Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu ( ASCETA) Dr Philips Nto has described Senator TA Orji as the real father of modern Abia through his transformative policies as governor. He said Orji, fondly called Ochendo Global, used his eight years as governor between 2007 and 2015 to impact positively on the infrastructural landscape of the state and human capital development. In a goodwill message he sent to the former governor and two time Senator on the occasion of his 74th birthday…
Read MoreCHSR commiserates with army over death of COAS Lt. Gen.Taoreed Lagbaja
By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights CHSR has commiserated with the Nigerian Army, the FGN and the immediate family of Chief Of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja who died on Wednesday. The rights group urged the Nigerian army to see the death of the Army chief as a challenge to win the fight against insurgence and other associated vices plaguing Nigeria. In a press statement signed by CHSR, National presidentComrade Alex Omotehinse, made available to the media, the group said Lagbaja was a fine officer…
Read MoreIbadan :This Is Love Crusade 2024 will be a timeless experience–Pastor Ashimolowo
By: Mandy Park Founder, Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, and Convener, Christ Compassion to the Rural World Foundation (CCRWF), pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, in this encounter, speaks on the massive November crusade in Ibadan, Oyo State, his assessment of the Tinubu Presidency and what needs to be done to salvage the dwindling economy and arrest unmitigated hardship in the country. Excerpt You will be holding an anticipated massive crusade in Ibadan, Oyo State this November. Given the Ikorodu experience in Lagos, during your last crusade, what are the measures to avoid…
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