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Ben Ezechime, Enugu Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has said that the Federal Government plans to train 1,555,000 Enugu residents in essential digital skills through NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All initiative before 2027. The government will as well provide internet connectivity across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. The Minister made this known when he paid a courtesy visit on Governor Peter Mbah at Government House, Enugu. He commended Mbah for his developmental strides, especially in digital economy, adding that, the state was fast becoming a standard for tech-driven societies. “Enugu is fast…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The people of Ihe Autonomous Community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, have appealed to Governor Peter Mbah to intervene in the detention and sentencing to death of their illustrious son, Mr Ifeanyi Ekoh. Speaking to Journalists in Enugu, the spokesperson for the community, Mr Nzekwe Nnaemeka, said Ekoh was convicted of the murder of a minor in Ebonyi State in 2012, at the age of 27. Nnaemeka added that several suspects, who were arrested in connection with the murder case have been freed while only Ekoh and one other were condemned to death. In…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Over 8000 persons turned up for the ongoing recruitmenmt exercise by the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital(DUFUTH) Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The exercise which entered its second day on Thursday at Unity Square, Abakaliki, winessed a massive turnout of over 8,000 applicants who are jostling for just over 100 positions across clinical and non-clinical cadres. The exercise, supervised by representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Character Commission, and Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, is being led by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr. Jimoh…
Our Reporter, New York Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned politicians defecting to the SDP from the ruling APC and other political parties that the party would not accord any special treatment to them irrespective of their political status or wealth. The legal practitioner made the remarks during an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica on Sunday. “So many ‘big men’ that had joined the party have been complaining about how difficult our party officials are. It’s not because we want to be difficult or rude, but it…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has called for a complete overhaul of Imo State University’s (IMSU) Administrative processes, particularly through Automation and Computerisation. Governor Uzodimma made the call when the Governing Council of IMSU, led by its Chairman, Reverend Father Philip Ogbonna, visited him at the Government House. The governor also called for urgent reforms at Imo State University (IMSU) to combat corruption, enhance efficiency, and revamp the Institution’s operations. He stressed that accurate Data Management and System Integrity are crucial to restoring the University’s credibility and efficiency. “We must ensure that the University Operates with…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu There was a time in in this country when todays turncoat activists of Nigeria were mouthing pat phraseologies of Marxism and hollering: Dictatorship of the Proletariat! These ill-assorted characters later morphed into what they termed, the progressives of Nigerian politics. These mortals shall remain nameless in this piece, as mentioning their wonky and crooked names shall rob my verbs and nouns of their elegance. Of what benefit, for instance, is mentioning the name of the former recharge card seller who magically turned into a billionaire during the regime of the highly-ballyhooed anti-corruption president who happens to…
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…