Earlier this week, the Director Centre for Climate Change and Development at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke was a special guest at an enriching tweet chat on “the role of young people in achieving the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)” organised by International Climate Change... Read more
The Benue State Government and stakeholders in the Sankera area of the state on Friday urged military authorities to release the 35 repentant militiamen arrested alongside Terwase Akwaza aka Gana. Gana, a notorious criminal who embraced the state government’s amnesty programme, was killed in a controversial circumstance on Tuesday... Read more
The political quagmire between the former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari and Senator Kabiru Marafa has taken a new twist as the latter has taken a swipe at the former, saying that Yari was misleading the All Progressives Congress, APC Caretaker Committee chaired by the Yobe State governor,... Read more
Apprehension and confusion have engulfed Ukpabi Nimbo Community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State over the return of herdsmen to the community, four years after over 40 people were killed in an invasion of the community. Dr. Akachukwu Clement, one of the Spokespersons of the community in an... Read more
Covid-19 brought a huge challenge to education and literacy. First Bank of Nigeria Limited responded with a Rosetta stone of innovative e-learning initiatives that have far-reaching effects, writes Eche Munonye Since 1967 that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have been celebrating International Literacy Day... Read more
The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on Friday confirmed the discharge of 45,000 barrels of crude at Angiama oilfields in Bayelsa. The Angiama oilfield operated by Shell Petroleum Development Com[any (SPDC) in located in the swamps of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa. NOSDRA announced... Read more
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that Nigeria needs wealth creators as leaders, if the country desired any integrated economic growth. Obi explained that Nigeria currently operates what can be described as a “consumption economy” which... Read more
DESOPADEC Intervention In Isoko: Bashorun Askia Reels Out Scorecard
News September 4, 2020
Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh has revealed that the Commission has delivered 41 projects, while 29 others in the pipeline are already awarded and in various stages of completion in the entire Isoko Nation. Bashorun Askia made the disclosure while... Read more
British Council Launches Digital Library With Free Access To Global Education, Entertainment Content
News September 4, 2020
The British Council has launched its globally renowned digital library in Nigeria. This is part of the organisation’s efforts to make educational and entertainment resources available to all. The initiative is aimed at restoring and encouraging a reading culture among Nigerians by facilitating self-paced and convenient learning. Access to... Read more
Isoko Union Lauds Askia Ogieh Over Sponsorship Of Isoko Language Project
News September 3, 2020
The leadership of Isoko Development Union (IDU) and Traditional rulers of the various kingdoms in Isoko Nation have commended the efforts of the Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, for single-handedly sponsoring the Isoko language project, to save it from extinction.... Read more
