The women of the Umuode community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State on Saturday concluded their 2024 Annual August Meeting with the commissioning of a skills acquisition centre for the empowerment of both men and women in the community, including non-indigenes.
Monday
Umuode Women in Enugu State End August Meeting With Skills Acquisition Centre.
Saturday
Chukwuma Begins Anambra Guber Journey, Inaugurates Campaign Council
The frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma has formally begun the race for the Anambra State House with the inauguration of his primary election campaign council in Abuja at the weekend.
Anambra is in Safe Hands, Youths Applaud Soludo as Anambra clocks 33
Anambra youths think that the state needs to continue its trajectory of sustained positive development under the leadership of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
The youths under the aegis of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Anambra State Chapter, believe that at 33, the state is in safe hands with Soludo at its helm of affairs.
Thursday
Geometric Power Laments Gas Shortage, Lauds FG and Abia Govt for Assistance
Geometric Power, Nigeria’s foremost integrated electricity group, has decried the acute shortage of natural gas supply to its 188-megawatt plant in the Osisioma Industrial Estate in Aba, Abia State, saying it is affecting the state's economic growth.
Friday
Geometric Power Model is Impressive, says British High Commissioner
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, has described the model of the Geometric Power in developing the Aba Independent Power Project in Abia State as impressive.
“The Geometric model is impressive”, declared the High Commissioner after inspecting the facilities in the $800m power project which comprises a 188-megawatt gas-fired plant with an embedded distribution firm that provides electricity to nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State.
Saturday
We Will To Take Part In Proposed LG Election In Anambra If....APC
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Anambra State Chapter, Chief Basil Ejidike says on Saturday, 17th August 2024 that the party will take part in the proposed Local Government election in Anambra State if a level playing ground will be provided to all the parties involved in the election, even as he expressed worry over the Anambra State government plan to conduct Local Government election within 30 days without providing enough time for voters review and political parties to carry out their activities transparently.
Friday
Minister Orders Transfer of N2.5 Billion Mining Support Fund to SMDF
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has directed the transfer of N2.5 billion from the Bank of Industry to the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) to support the mining sector.
Alake announced the decision through his spokesperson, Segun Tomori, following a meeting with stakeholders regarding the review of mining license fees in Nigeria.
Outgoing EKSU VC Olanipekun Reveals Government Owes Over N1 Billion
Professor Edward Olanipekun, the outgoing Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, has announced that he is leaving the institution in a significantly improved state compared to five years ago. During a press session in Ado Ekiti, Olanipekun highlighted the various initiatives and policies introduced under his leadership that enhanced both academic and moral standards.
Ebonyi South Tribunal Affirms Senator Okorie Ani's Victory
The Election Petition Tribunal in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has confirmed Professor Anthony Okorie Ani's election as the Senator for Ebonyi South Senatorial District. The tribunal's ruling on Thursday dismissed the challenges presented by Labour Party (LP) candidate Hon. Linus Abaa Okorie and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Barrister Silas Onu.
Taylor Swift Renames Diss Track from Kim Kardashian to Kanye West
Taylor Swift has made a notable change to the title of her track that was previously believed to be a diss towards Kim Kardashian.
The song, initially released in April under the title "thanK you aIMee," featured capitalized letters spelling out "K," "I," and "M," which led fans to speculate it was aimed at Kardashian. Swift has now renamed the track to "Kanye West."