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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…
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…