The All Progressives Congress National Women Leader, Dr. Mrs. Mary Alile Idele, in a statement on Monday, the 21st of October, 2024, congratulating His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, on the significant milestone of his 8th coronation and 71st birthday anniversary “As we commemorate this momentous occasion, we acknowledge the Oba’s…
Opposition leader declared winner of Somaliland presidential election Somaliland’s electoral commission declared on Tuesday that the opposition leader won the region’s election, which took place last week. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani Party secured over 50% of the votes cast. Notably, Abdullahi, 69, served as the speaker of Somaliland’s parliament in 2005. Kenya’s Catholic…
Gender based: Women affairs minister storms Bechere in Cross River State to end money marriage Further to sustained efforts to eradicate gender based violence and other forms of harmful practices against the female gender, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs will flag off a 3-day sensitization rally from 2-4 February 2024 at the Bechere Ward,…
Oborevwori Lauds Seplat Energy’s CSR, Commitment to Host Communities …Assures Of Conducive Environment For Investors Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended Seplat Energy Plc for its consistent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and strong engagement with host communities. He assured the oil and gas firm of continued support and a conducive environment…
Oborevwori Renovates Delta NYSC Camp, Demonstrating Commitment to People-Oriented Governance Comrade Reuben Izeze, the Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), has praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s dedication to inclusive and people-focused governance. He cited the recent upgrade of infrastructure at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Delta State as a clear…
Women empowerment: FG Distributes 387 items in 13 States Meanwhile, pursuant to renewed efforts to ensure improved entrepreneurship and sustainable empowerment of Nigerian women, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has distributed about 387 items in 13 states of the federation in the first phase of its initiative to scale up the socio-economic status of…
They are notable for their distinctive barrel-shaped trunks and remarkable longevity, with some specimens estimated to be in excess of 1,000 years old. The most common species is the African baobab (Adansonia digitata), which can attain heights of up to 25 meters and trunk diameters of up to 10 meters. Notable species include the Madagascar…
Wike’s Light Rail In Abuja BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. Since the conception of the location of the new Federal Capital Territory FCT to be located in Abuja , over three decades away, the establishment of ‘Abuja light Rail Project ‘ popularly known as ‘Abuja Metroline’ was conceived to ease movements of people, goods and services through…
Federal Ministry of women affairs partners with GetBundi foundation on digital skills training for women The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has concluded plans for capacity training programs for Nigerian women on digital skills in collaboration with a private organization, GetBundi Educational Foundation as part of measures to close the gap on gender exclusives and…
Obi decries ‘taxing poverty’, seeks transparent fiscal policy The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday warned the Federal Government against policies that “tax poverty” into deeper hardship, urging a shift to honest, people-centred fiscal strategies for true national development. In a statement issued on Friday, Obi insisted that sustainable progress demands national…