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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has inaugurated the remodeled primary school built by the Old Students Association of Ihe Primary School, in Awgu Local Government Area of the state. The school was renovated by some of the old pupils of the primary school who came together to form the Old Students Association of Primary School. The projects constructed include two big classroom blocks, modern toilets with water closet, water borehole, basket ball pitch and lawn tennis court, fencing of the school and modern library with a computer room. Others are installation of solar power in and around the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A Nigerian who is America’s youngest licensed black female commercial pilot, Miracle Izuchukwu, has said one of her life goals is to prepare black girls to become top pilots in the world. Izuchukwu made this disclosure in an interview with a US-based Nigeria Standard Newspaper. According to her, “becoming a pilot is a fulfilment, I can do this job all day. I want young girls to see me in my pilot uniform and tell them they can also become pilots.” Speaking further, she said: “Preparing the next generation of black girls that want to become pilots is…
By Azu Ishiekwene It’s not only the poor that are mad, if you get my drift. Even folks who once thought of themselves as middle class, that is, neither wealthy nor poor, are in maddening distress. They can hardly believe how life has come to be what it is today. Perhaps the most frequently asked question is: how did we get here? My mother used to pray that things should never be difficult for her and for those who could help in a time of need. Now, both the needy and the helper are in distress. When you have to…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The people who used to shout most about the need for a revolution to happen in Nigeria are now the blokes making many arguments against revolution. The former activists and campaigners for radical change are now singing a new song on the need to give democracy a chance. As almost everybody knows all over the planet, things always change only to remain the same in good old Nigeria. These are arguably the hardest times for ordinary hardworking Nigerians throughout the history of the benighted country. People can hardly make ends meet, and stories are being bandied…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu A Leading provider of mortgage solutions in Nigeria AG Mortgage Bank PLC, RG construction, and Anamco have thrown their weights behind South-East pride of the moment, COALCITY UNITED FC of Enugu. The sponsors were unveiled in Enugu at an elaborate ceremony for the promoted Enugu based club side, Coal City United, which is competing for the first time in the Nigeria National League (NNL). This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu by the club media officer, Osondu Ngwude. Coal City United, which has over 40 registered players in their fold, was given…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved the immediate suspension of the state Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Physical Planning, Hon Noble Atulegwu. According to a Statement signed by the secretary to the government of Imo State, Chief Cosmas Iwu, the governor also approved the immediate suspension of the Special Adviser to the governor on Imo Housing Corporation, Hon Mbakwe Obi Jnr. Confirming the suspension , the chief press secretary to the governor, Mr. Oguwike Nwachuku, noted that both affected officials are to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective offices.
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation says it will pay greater attention to the expansion of irrigation development and reactivating the existing moribund river basins to tackle food security. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, stated this at the end of familiarisation tour with the members and management staff of Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority in Owerri. The minister disclosed that the Federal Government will explore means of reviving the Lower Anambra Irrigation Project LAIP, which is the single largest rice irrigation project in the South-East with huge potentials in…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has assented into law a bill to harmonise the retirement age of teachers in Imo State from sixty years to sixty five years of age and thirty five years to forty years in service. Performing the ceremony at the government house, Owerri, Senator Uzodimma urged the teachers to show more commitment and seriousness in their duty. He expressed gratitude to the state Assembly for doing a good job after a rigorous process during the bill, noting that it would enhance the teachers’ job satisfaction. The Speaker of Imo State House of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu FBS Forex Broker and Helpers Social Development Foundation (HSDF) have donated over 200 books on various subjects to school children in Community Primary School, Imezi-Olo in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The books covered subjects such as English, Mathematics and basic/primary Sciences; while school uniforms, bags and stationery items for use throughout the school year were also donated to the pupils. Five classrooms in the school were also equipped with whiteboards by the organisations to foster a finer learning environment in the school. Presenting the donation in the school on Wednesday, Mr Diego Lima, FBS’s…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Commissioner for Labour and Employment, Mr Chika Ugwuoke, has emphasised the need for youths to develop essential skills that would enable them grow their careers. He said the state was partnering different institutions to reduce youth unemployment in Enugu. Ugwuoke disclosed this during a Job Career and Employability Fair/Business Clinic organised by Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) in collaboration with Barnabas Hope Foundation, in Enugu. Other partners are 7up Bottling Company, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Juhel Pharmaceutical Company, COPEN Services Limited, National Pension Commission and many others. The theme of the programme was “Promoting…