SACRIFICING FORESTS FOR DEVELOPMENT: THE ANAMBRA STORY

 

ADE OLU

21st of March every year is designated all over the world as International Day of Forests. It is a global observance designed to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. The day has been celebrated since 2012 when it was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly.

This year’s theme, “Forests and innovation: New Solutions for a Better World”, underscores the essential role of technology and innovation play in preserving and safeguarding the forest ecosystems. The two have been found to have revolutionized forest monitoring, while boosting the capacity of countries to track and report on their forests more effectively. 

Urum Stakeholders Ask Soludo to Set Up Independent Committee, Says Commissioner Nwabunnwanne Has Compromised- Urum Stakeholders

 

By Felix Oti

Against public confirmation that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo did not ask him, the Commisioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affiars, Hon TonyCollins Nwabunnwanne to cancel the 30th December 2023 election of Urum Community, in Awka North Local Government Area, stakeholders of the community have asked the Governor, Prof Soludo to set up an independent election review committee on Urum elections. 

NIGERIANS MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF AI - FCCPC ZONAL COORDINATOR

 

The new Zonal Director, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, Mr Jude Akonam, has called on Nigerians to be wary of their interaction and utilization of Artificial Intelligence, AI.

Mr Akonam made the call while addressing newsmen in Awka, Anambra State, on the theme of the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day, which is "Fair and responsible AI for consumers".

ASATU Prime Minister Scores Soludo 98% Of His Two Years In Office

 

BY  RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka

Prime Minister of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) Amb. Dr. John Metchie has scored Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo 98% after a critical and thorough assessment of his two years in office. 

Governor Soludo Congratulates Pastor Ezekwesili on His 70th Birthday

 

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has extended his most warm felicitations to Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili on the special occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary 

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen and signed by his Press Secretary Christian Aburime in Awka.

Governor Soludo in his goodwill message eulogised Pastor Ezekwesili as a distinguished son of Anambra State and a true man of God whose impact in the service of God and humanity has been remarkably commendable 

SOLUDO HOSTS EX-RANGERS INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS, DESCRIBES THEM AS LIVING LEGENDS*

By Christian ABURIME

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR says the old Rangers players are living legend who deserves nothing short of celebration for making the Nigerian nation proud in their playing days

Governor Soludo made the assertion when some of the players paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia.

USE DATA AND EVIDENCE TO HOLD GOVERNMENT TO ACCOUNT – AIYETAN URGES FELLOWS

 

Media professionals have been charged to prioritize data, research and evidence-based reportage in their journalism practice as a way of helping Nigeria overcome some of the challenges which have impeded its growth and development for several decades. 

The Executive Director, International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), Mr Dayo Aiyetan, gave the charge in Abuja during a two-day investigative journalism training on ‘Strengthening Public Accountability for Results and Knowledge’ (SPARK 2) reporting fellowship, organized by ICIR and funded by International Budget Partnership (IBP).

FRSC decorates 10 newly-promoted personnel in Enugu

 

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has decorated no fewer than 10 newly-promoted personnel serving within Enugu State.

Those decorated with their new ranks after a successful promotion included: three top officers, three middle-level officers and four marshals.

Sports administrator floats a new football club in Aba

 

A Sports Administrator, Ebere Amaraizu, says he has finalised arrangement to float a new football club within Aba axis of Abia.

Amaraizu, who was the former Team Manager of Crime Busters FC, Enugu, told newsmen in Enugu on Wednesday that the new football would be known as Aba United Football Club.

NGO trains faith-based youths on triggers, prevention of GBV in homes, communities

 

An NGO, Hayche Multi Service Solution, has trained male members of faith-based youths' organisations on triggers and prevention of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in homes and communities.

The five-day training, which is a train-the-trainer workshop was organised by Hayche Multi Service Solution working with Christian Youths' Organisations to put an end