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By Azu Ishiekwene The question is not where US President Donald Trump has not touched in less than 100 days in office. It is how the world is coping with the shock and devastation of his touch and the trail of chaos it is leaving behind. Because of its vulnerabilities, Africa was never far from Trump’s reach. When the continent thought the looming mass deportation of immigrants and the scrapping of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) were among the worst measures in the early days of Trump’s second term, he unleashed a body blow that has left…

…Calls for access to economic opportunities for women empowerment Constance Meju, Port Harcourt  The Rivers Women Cooperative Federation Alliance Ltd has strengthened the capacity of its members for better performance. It held a one-day training tagged, ‘Capacity Training on Strengthening Women’s Participation in Resource Governance’ on Saturday, March 22 at the Kebetkache Women Development  and Resource Center hall in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The training featured a presentation on ‘Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion for Community Development,‘ and ‘Developing Community Needs Assessment for Host Community Development.’ Delivering her presentation on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, Mrs Idongesit Smart, senior…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has vowed to intensify efforts in enforcing compliance with asset declaration laws among public office holders in Anambra State and beyond. The Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Usman, stated this in Awka, during a 2-day Rule of Law and Anti-corruption (ROLAC 2) capacity building workshop on the On-line Assets Declaration system. Usman said CCB is committed to transparency and accountability in governance, stressing that it would continue to innovate collaborate and enforce compliance of asset declaration among public officials without fear or favour.  According to Usman, corruption has remained a significant hurdle to…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Director General of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso says the council is committed to revitalising and unlocking the coal sector and harnessing its immense economic potentials.  Ike-Muonso said this at an ‘Investors Forum on Coal Value Chain,’ which took place  in Enugu on Wednesday. He said to fully harness the benefits of coal in the current economic landscape, there was the need to explore new investment models, modern processing technologies, and value addition opportunities. He said: “This forum serves as a strategic platform for key stakeholders, including government agencies, investors, financial…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Women of Nimo community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State Wednesday protested naked over the alleged sale of lands by some leaders of the community. The women, baring their bodies in a traditional act of extreme dissent, accused the town’s leadership of illegally selling communal lands and engaging in various other illegalities that have plunged the community into crisis. The protest, which drew significant attention, was sparked by long-standing grievances over the alleged unauthorised sale of ancestral farmlands by the community leaders.  The women, armed with placards and chanting songs of resistance, demanded immediate intervention…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has set 45 per cent as the pass mark for the computer- based test for the on-going teachers’ recruitment exercise, adding that only shortlisted successful applicants will be invited for oral interview. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed  this in a press conference in Umuahia, said the recruitment would be based purely on merit. He said: “The computer based test for the recruitment of teachers  was  concluded last week, the candidates shortlisted for employment will be invited for oral interview by next week. “Let me inform you that the cut off mark…

…Obasanjo to inaugurate 45-km road Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has announced the re-introduction of sanitary inspectors in the state. This is as former President Olusegun Obasanjo, is billed for the state on April 2nd  to inaugurate a 45-kilometer Uzuakoli-Akars-Alayi-Abiriba Road reconstructed by Gov. Alex Otti. Commissioner for Information Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this during a press briefing in Umuahia, said it was in line with Abia State clean-up initiative aimed at making Abia one of the cleanest states. He said: “The state government understands that a clean environment plays a major role in the overall health and…

Chinwendu Uzoatu, Awka  The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor, has flagged off the 2O25 Awka Diocesan Laity Council Week, calling on the lay faithful to improve their relationship with God.   The event was held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Agulu, in Aniocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Bishop urged all to do their best in the work of salvation, even as he advised them to join various parishes in order to benefit from this year’s laity week. He expressed his thanks to Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Awka Diocese, for their…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge has officially commenced, marking a significant step in enhancing transportation infrastructure and regional connectivity in the South-East. President Bola Tinubu, was represented at the groundbreaking ceremony by Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, while the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, personally attended the event at Ogbunike (33 Nkwelle Junction) along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. The Second Niger Bridge, inaugurated in 2023, has greatly improved travel between the South-East and other parts of the country, but its full benefits have been hindered by incomplete…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Enugu State Government says executives of global leading technology and innovation companies – Google, Amazon, Microsoft and others – will be participating in the anticipated inaugural Enugu Tech Festival (ETF). The four days event, which holds from May 6 to May 9, 2025, at the International Conference Centre in Enugu, is themed: “COAL to CODE.” Briefing newsmen in Enugu on Tuesday on the forthcoming festival, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Lawrence Ezeh, said that the festival aims to revolutionise the state’s technology ecosystem and boost its position as West Africa’s leading tech-hub. Ezeh disclosed…