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“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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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."
The Igbo community in the midwestern state of Michigan will hold its Igbo Day and the first New Yam Festival in Detroit City on Saturday, August 17.
The festival will feature “authentic Igbo cuisines, masquerades, cultural music, and a cultural competition”, according to the president of the Igbo Cultural Festival of Michigan (ICAM), Gabriel Ugwu.
Sponsored by Mabel Hotel in Asaba, headquarters of Nigeria’s Delta State, the 2024 ICAM will be held at the nothwestern campus of the Wayne County Community College, West Detroit.
A 105-year-old veteran politician and activist, Nonye Ezeayaeche, has endorsed Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s incumbent Vice President, for the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
The U.S. election is set for November 5.
Ezeayaeche, who was the oldest presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 general elections representing the African Action Congress, announced her endorsement at a press conference in Abuja on Friday.
She praised Harris for her education, experience, and support from millions of women and youths, asserting that Harris’s candidacy is backed by exceptional qualities.
“I am confident that Kamala Harris will win the election and become the 47th President of the United States. Her victory is assured,” Ezeayaeche stated.
She expressed her belief that Harris will be a unifying force and a corruption-free leader who will enhance America’s economy.
Describing herself as “the great, great, great grandma of Africa,” Ezeayaeche emphasized that her endorsement is based on merit rather than her past affiliation with the Democratic Party.
“I believe Kamala Harris will advance global peace, progress, and justice, and address economic issues effectively. Americans should prepare for her inauguration, as she is destined to be a transformative leader and a great president for America,” she added.
A coalition of timber dealers, comprising the Ifesowapo Timber Contractors Association, Ijaw Timber Contractors Association, Towing Vessels Association of Nigeria, Timber Sawyers Association of Nigeria, and Timber Pullers Association of Nigeria, has called on Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure comprehensive stakeholder involvement in managing timber operations before proceeding with any plans regarding the potential eviction of the Okobaba Timber Business.
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, has urged the ministry's workers’ unions to postpone their planned strike and nationwide protests set to begin on August 21, 2024.
The call for action, announced on Thursday, is detailed in a letter dated August 14, 2024, titled “Save Aviation From Collapse,” which highlights concerns over the 50 percent deductions from the internally generated revenue of key aviation agencies.
