Ogah hails appointment of members of South East Development Commission By Chijindu Emeruwa Ex-minister of State, Mines & Steel Development, and President of Masters Energy Group, Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has expressed delight on the appointment of Board members of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement on…
Chad’s President Deby Defends Ending Military Ties With France Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby has defended the decision to end military cooperation with France, citing the outdated nature of their defense pact and its inability to address Chad’s current security challenges, including terrorism and armed conflicts. Deby emphasized that this move reflects Chad’s desire to…
Shuaib Jiddah congratulates SA Special Duties to Kwara Gov on his birthday anniversary On the occasion of his birthday anniversary, Hon Abdulrazak Jiddah, the Social Adviser on Special Duties to the Governor of Kwara State is being felicitated by the people of Kwara, particularly his immediate family, friends and political associates who have gathered to…
DELCOM 2024: Oghenesivbe says modules, group assignments will sharpen participants’ skills …As 5th State Communication Workshop is set to hold from December 17-19 By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh Arrangements have been concluded for the smooth commencement of the 3-Day State Communication Workshop, themed ‘Advancing Delta – Strategies for Public Communication and Effective Media Engagement’, scheduled to hold…
Israel has reportedly destroyed most of Syria’s key weapons In the past two days, Israel has conducted over 400 airstrikes, reportedly destroying 70-80% of Syria’s strategic military assets following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. Key targets included naval vessels, anti-aircraft systems, and missile stockpiles across various locations, including Damascus and Latakia. The Israeli Defense…
Israel, the US voted against a UN resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza On November 20, 2024, the United States cast the sole veto against a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, which received support from the other 14 members. The U.S. justified its veto by stating that the resolution…
Jubaland forces have secured successes around Raskambooni, causing hundreds of Somalia National Army soldiers to surrender or flee across the Kenyan border The conflict, which erupted following a political dispute, saw intense fighting that began early Wednesday morning and continued into the afternoon. Jubaland Dervish forces successfully broke through opposing troops, with Counter Terrorism Policing…
Speaker Jatau, Ex- Speaker Balarabe condoles NAGIS DG Sunny Agassi over mother’s demise The Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, and the Immediate Past Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, have offered condolences to Hon. Sunny Agassi, Director General of Nasarawa Geographic Information Service (NAGIS), on the demise of his…
Zimbabwe Launches Mass Drug Campaign Against Elephantiasis Zimbabwe has initiated a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign targeting lymphatic filariasis, or elephantiasis, aiming to reach 1.4 million individuals across several districts. Running from September 16 to 28, 2024, the campaign utilized a new triple-drug therapy combining ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine, and albendazole, achieving a 73% coverage rate. Supported…
Niger Delta Council of Chiefs demands removal of Gift Johnbull’s as SSA on Community Engagement South South to President over embarrassment The leadership of the Niger Delta Council of Chiefs and other notable groups in the region are demanding the immediate removal of Hon. Gift Jonhbull, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the president on community…