Author: Saint Augustine

LG Electronics, a global leader in home and appliances, has declared its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility drives to develop solutions that make a positive impact on the planet through its support to the growth and development of the cleaning industry. General Manager, Home Appliances, LG Electronics, Mr. Brian Kang, made the remarks at the two-day inaugural Clean Africa Show conference and exhibition at the Landmark Centre with the theme: “Positioning Africa’s Fabricare and Hygiene Industry For Excellence: Adopting World Class Practices.” Kang noted that the cleaning industry plays a vital role in maintaining public health, productivity and overall…

In a bid to ensure an efficient, effective and a reliable public transportation system, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday commissioned 15 new Omi-Bus boats to boost water transportation in the state. Speaking during the commissioning which took place at the Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA Jetty at Badore area of Lagos, Sanwo-Olu disclosed that the 40 seater modern boats which was the first phase of the planned 25 boats were locally manufactured with the exception of the engines which he said was the only imported components of the boats. Sanwo-Olu observed that they could not…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The Director General of South-East Governors’ Forum, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has built and handed over a multi million Naira skills acquisition and training centre to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Commissioning the Centre, Senator Uche Ekwunife said it was another massive developmental project for the students and youths who would want to develop their careers, saying that her decision to build the biggest skill acquisition centre in Unizik was informed by her desire to build human resources. She said, “The Bible says, catch them young for Christ. When God gives you opportunity to serve, just remember…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation has announced that application into its scholarship programme for 2024 will be opened starting from Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 28, 2024. The foundation revealed this during a press conference at Godwin Ezeemo International Press center, NUJ Anambra State Council Secretariat complex, Awka. Officials of the foundation who addressed journalists said the scholarship program is aimed at supporting indigent and talented students across Nigeria. Addressing the journalists, the Executive Secretary of the foundation, Peace Chukwu who was among the officials who briefed journalists stated that the IG Aguowo Health and…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Following the incessant cases of cancer in Nigeria, the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency, ASPHCDA, recently, held a One-Day Expanded Stakeholders’ Sensitization on the introduction of Human Papilloma Virus, HPV Vaccine in Anambra State with a call on the participants to join the Anambra State government in her onerous task of reducing or nipping in the bud the killer disease. Addressing the stakeholders comprising nursing mothers, traditional rulers, Presidents General, religious leaders, health professionals, CSOs, youth organization as well as media practitioners, the Executive Secretary of ASPHCDA, Pharmacist Mrs. Chisom Uchem, said the objectives of…

…Wants FG to take the lead, set up scholarship scheme …Moves for a Captain or Mariner to be appointed as NIMASA DG The Rector, Merchant Navy Maritime Academy, Sagamu, Ogun State, Capt. Bola Nuga has blamed the challenges facing the Nigerian maritime students and cadets on the inability of the federal government and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA to encourage the students and cadets through provision of training vessels and scholarships for the students. Nuga who stated this in his submission as a panelist during the Annual Maritime Students and Youth, AMSAY Conference organized by the Platforms…

…Describes it as a game changer in Nigeria’s democratic experience A public policy analyst, Dr. Ade Dosunmu has described the proposal by the Federal Government to grant full autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria as a welcome development and long overdue. Dosunmu who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday commended the Federal government whose Attorney General Of The Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN had approached the Supreme Court to pursue this landmark initiative. According to him, “There is no doubt that our Democratic journey has been very slow due to lack of autonomy for the third tier…

…Rakes in over N2.6 billion as revenue in five months …Facilitates export valued at over N35.1 billion …Set up desk address alleged molestation of women by security agencies The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has said that it has arrested a total of eighteen (18) suspects in connection with different seizures made by the command between the months of January and May 2024. Some of the seizures intercepted by the command within the period, totaling about Four Hundred and Seventy Four (474) included: 12,448 Jerrycans x 30 liters each equivalent to eight (8) tanker loads, 6,467 bags…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Hostilities in the 2024 Anambra Sports Solution Initiative, ANSSI for primary and secondary schools will continue on today at the Zonal elimination series in select venues across the three Senatorial Districts. This followed the conclusion of community and local government level stages for team events including football, basketball and volleyball. Other events featured in the 12 games festival are Athletics, Chess, Scrabble, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Taekwondo, Cricket and Ncho in U-12, U-14 and U-18 categories. According to the schedule released by Osita Obijofor, Secretary of the Main Organising Committee, Chuba Ikpeazu and Otuocha Stadiums will host…

…Charges parents, guardians to be role model to their children, wards By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, yesterday, at Ekwueme Square, Awka, joined the Executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, Anambrarians and the world to mark this year’s Children’s Day celebration. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Enhancing The Total Wellbeing Of The Nigerian Child Through Quality Education and Skills Development.” In a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu and made available to newsmen in Awka, the…