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Embrace Agriculture For Food Security, Prof. Eke-Ejiofor Urges Nigerians At RSU’s 112th Inaugural Lecture

Embrace Agriculture For Food Security, Prof. Eke-Ejiofor Urges Nigerians At RSU’s 112th Inaugural Lecture

Embrace Agriculture For Food Security, Prof. Eke-Ejiofor Urges Nigerians At RSU's 112th Inaugural Lecture By Charity Uwakwe In the quest to wage war against the extant food scarcity and eradicate starvation ravaging the country, a clarion call has been made to Nigerians, urging them to embrace agriculture, saying, it is the lifehold of the people. A renowned Professor of Food Science and Technology, Rivers State University, Prof. Joy Nwakaego Eke-Ejiofor, (B.Sc, M.Sc), made this hearty call during the 112th Inaugural Lecture at Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), held Thursday, at the University's Senate Building. Eke-Ejiofor who defined…
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Iortyom Blames Benue Insecurity On Poor Leadership, Council Bosses’ Inactiveness

Iortyom Blames Benue Insecurity On Poor Leadership, Council Bosses’ Inactiveness

Iortyom Blames Benue Insecurity On Poor Leadership, Council Bosses' Inactiveness Makurdi, Benue State - Chief Bemgba Iortyom says a proactive and visible leadership from various council chairmen across Benue State could help in mitigating the spate of insecurity in the state. The recent spate of attacks in various communities across Benue State have brought to the fore the critical role that Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen play in addressing insecurity in their domains. Chief Bemgba Iortyom, a prospective governorship candidate in Benue State, has lamented the lack of visibility and proactive measures by most council chairmen in the state, particularly…
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Finland Court Charges Simon Ekpa With Terrorism

Finland Court Charges Simon Ekpa With Terrorism

Finland Court Charges Simon Ekpa With Terrorism A Finland court has charged Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed Separatist leader with inciting terrorism using the social media.n Finnish prosecutors on Friday said they have charged Simon Ekpa with inciting terrorism online. Finland’s National Prosecution Authority revealed this today, Friday in a statement. This is even as the prosecution authority said the prosecutor had decided to drop charges against four others in the case due to a lack of evidence. According to the statement, NPA had charged “a Finnish individual in a case involving suspected public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent…
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Governor Otti Grants Automatic Employment To 19, Gives Laptops to 509 Tech Graduands

Governor Otti Grants Automatic Employment To 19, Gives Laptops to 509 Tech Graduands

Governor Otti Grants Automatic Employment To 19, Gives Laptops to 509 Tech Graduands Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has granted automatic employment to the 19 best performed graduands of the digital training programme organized by Abia State Government and the 17 Local Government Mayors in conjunction with LearnFactory Nigeria. Governor Otti announced the automatic employment on Saturday, 10th May, during the graduation ceremony of the Abia TechRise ICT training programme held at JAAC Building Secretariat, Umuahia. He directed the State Head of Service, Mr. Benson Ojeikere to prepare the necessary documents of the 19 best performed graduands for…
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Remove your beads from my son’s neck, free him- 2Face Idibia’s Mother to Natasha

Remove your beads from my son’s neck, free him- 2Face Idibia’s Mother to Natasha

Remove your beads from my son's neck, free him- 2Face Idibia's Mother to Natasha The mother of Legend musician, Innocent Idibia popularly known with his stage name, 2Face has pleaded with Miss Natasha Osauro, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly to undo her spell on her son, 2Face. In a viral video shared by a Facebook user, Idibia's mother was seen, begging the Edo state Lawmaker to free her son, alleging that the latter was going through the trauma of his extant divorce process. "My name is Rose Idibia. This message is for Miss Natasha Osauro of…
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Celebration of Life of a Great Woman: Elder Chinyere Margret Ukeagu (Mama CONNAK)

Celebration of Life of a Great Woman: Elder Chinyere Margret Ukeagu (Mama CONNAK)

Celebration of Life of a Great Woman: Elder Chinyere Margret Ukeagu (Mama CONNAK) With deep love and gratitude, the family of Late Elder Chinyere Margret Ukeagu fondly known as Mama CONNAK — announces the celebration of her remarkable life and legacy. Mama CONNAK, the beloved mother of Dr. Ken Ukeagu, National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), transitioned peacefully at the age of 76. A devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Sister, she was a pillar of strength, compassion, and faith. While her passing brings sorrow, it is also a time to honor and celebrate a life well…
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IPOB leader, Kanu sends messages to Igbo leaders, Organisations                          *A bombshell…

IPOB leader, Kanu sends messages to Igbo leaders, Organisations *A bombshell…

IPOB leader, Kanu sends messages to Igbo leaders, Organisations*A bombshell… Remain Steadfast in your unity of pursuit and resist marginalisation efforts, Kanu urges Ndigbo. The renowned leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has urged Ndigbo all over the world to embrace steadfastness in the pursuit of unity. Kanu also implored the people of Igbo extraction to vigorously resist all attempts geared towards bringing about division or marginalising the Igbo nation. The IPOB leader, while briefing his legal team on April 25, 2025, during their routine visitation at the Department of State Service (DSS) headquarters, in…
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Dele Oshinowo Wins Vanguard Grassroots Development Icon of the Year Award

Dele Oshinowo Wins Vanguard Grassroots Development Icon of the Year Award

Dele Oshinowo Wins Vanguard Grassroots Development Icon of the Year Award By Oki Samson Political leaders from Kosofe Federal Constituency, House of Assembly members, the Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, All Progressives Congress (APC) Party leaders from Agboyi-Ketu, the Council management, friends, family, and relatives thronged the venue of the Vanguard Newspaper's 2025 Vanguard Personality of the Yea Award to congratulate the Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Mayor Dele Oshinowo who emerged as the winner of the Vanguard Grassroots Governance Icon of the Year Award, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. This award is in recognition of…
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Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) Hosts Inaugural Scientific Induction C’mtte

Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) Hosts Inaugural Scientific Induction C’mtte

Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) Hosts Inaugural Scientific Induction C'mtte •Advances commitment to mainstreaming sustainability in Africa through research and innovation The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) convened its inaugural Scientific Induction Committee on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The virtual event, themed "Mainstreaming Sustainability in Africa: Professionalism, Standardization, and Capabilities," brought together distinguished scholars, industry leaders, and sustainability professionals to chart a path for Africa-centric sustainability solutions. Moderated by Dr. Mories Atoki (Hon.), SPIN's Legal Director, and headlined by First Bank of Nigeria PLC, the event featured keynote addresses and panel discussions with globally recognized experts. These included…
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Ex-NEPAD CEO, Gloria Akobundu salutes President Tinubu at 73, lauds leadership strides

Ex-NEPAD CEO, Gloria Akobundu salutes President Tinubu at 73, lauds leadership strides

Ex-NEPAD CEO, Gloria Akobundu salutes President Tinubu at 73, lauds leadership strides Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the African Union Development Agency/New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), Hon Princess Gloria Akobundu has hailed the sterling leadership qualities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She made the commendation in a goodwill message issued in Abuja, feliciating with the President who marked his 73 birthday celebration at the weekend. Mrs Akobundu said President Tinubu has redefined democratic governance in Nigeria since inauguration with several development-oriented policies and programs launched by his administration, which according to her, had remarkably reduced economic inflations, engendered…
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