Author: Saint Augustine

IfeanyiChukwu Afuba Expectedly, the anniversary tradition of Nigeria’s democracy has spurred proclamation of achievements of the Charles Soludo administration. In various media, exploits of the present Anambra State Government in security, economic growth, infrastructure, social welfare, environment and industrialisation are being propagated as the administration’s second anniversary comes up March 17, 2024. But in the world of Anambra’s adversarial politics, the typical response of Professor Charles Soludo’s sworn critics to the administration’s two year achievements is “where’s the Dubai – Taiwan?” Soludo in his 2021 manifesto, pledged to turn Anambra into a “destination African Dubai – Taiwan” after four years…

As part of a stirring demonstration of solidarity and empathy, Mrs. Kikelomo Adewale Adeniyi, wife of the Comptroller-General of Customs and National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association, COWA, orchestrated an impactful initiative aimed at alleviating the challenges faced by Customs Officers’ Wives in Karu Customs Barracks, Abuja, on Tuesday, 12 March 2024. Addressing the officers’ wives with warmth and determination shortly after arriving at the venue, President Kikelomo implored them to embrace unity by becoming registered members of COWA. Reiterating her impassioned plea, which underscored the association’s commitment to inclusivity, she emphasized her commitment to enlist every officer’s…

…Commissions Technology Village, Phase 1 Housing Units In a collaborative effort to enhance the well-being of Nigeria Customs Service personnel, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, joined forces with the Nasarawa State Government Housing Commission on 11 March 2024. During the commissioning of Nasarawa State Technology Village, Phase 1, at Aso Pada in Maraba- Nasarawa State, the Comptroller-General of Customs, represented by Deputy Comptroller General of Customs Festus Okun, emphasized the NCS’s commitment to officer welfare, citing the acquisition of houses as a testament to this dedication. CGC Adeniyi announced that the commissioned houses would be allocated to…

…Commits to enhancing synergy with Nigeria Customs Command & Staff College In a momentous event held at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, graced the Opening Ceremony of Exercise Haske Biyu 2024 as a Special Guest of Honour. The opening ceremony, which took place on Monday, 11 March 2024, marked the commencement of the training exercise focusing on Internal Security and Low-Intensity Conflict operations in Nigeria. Expressing his gratitude to the Commandant of the College for the invitation, the Comptroller-General emphasized the importance of joint collaboration among law enforcement agencies. He…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu As the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo marks his two years in office on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor has scored the governor high, especially in the areas of quality roads infrastructure, recruitment of teachers, health workers, medical personnel and digitization of schools and hospitals. Delivering his goodwill message to Governor Soludo at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, the charismatic and influential Bishop thanked God for what he had used the Governor to do so far in Anambra, noting that he (Soludo)…

The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON has petitioned the Port Manager, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Onne port in Rivers State over forceful diversion of trucks to a park allegedly under the authority of the NPA, Onne port, operated by a company identified as LP Consult. APFFLON in a petition by its counsel, Winning Associates addressed to the Port Manager, NPA, Onne Port with the title, “Extortion By LP Consult In The Name Of Nigerian Ports Authority”, dated 12th March, 2024 and signed by A.A Adedapo Esq, alleged that there existed a park for trucks…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Governor Chukwuma Soludo led Anambra State Government on Tuesday, distributed 2,000 brand new laptops to headteachers, ICT teachers, and principals of public and public-mission schools across the state. Addressing the visibly happy beneficiaries, Governor Soludo noted that teachers were molders of men and women and as such, critical partners in the new Anambra project. “And if you want to predict the future of any society, look at the quality of their teachers”, he quoted. According to the State’s number one citizen, the state cannot be talking about Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere when the teachers and headteachers…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata says that the reason behind the training of over 50 Anambra based Journalists on the use of Artificial Intelligence, AI was to enable them key in fast into the ever changing digital world and as well keep them in good stead for the task ahead. The Agency in collaboration with Active8 HUB took participants through emerging AI models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Bing AI, Microsoft Copilot, among others. Addressing the trainees during the One-Day training tagged, “AI In Journalism” workshop stated that it…

The Chairman of the famous Ikoyi Club 1938, Alhaji Tafa Zibiri-Aliu, is set to lead other dignitaries to a golf tournament at the Club to celebrate the former Permanent Secretary and Secretary of Petroleum, Chief Philip Asiodu, CON, CFR, who turned 90 years recently. The Golf Kitty which is an invitational, and comes up on Thursday 14th March, 2024, at the Golf Section of the Club, will have in attendance the Captain, Mr. Tade Adekunle and other distinguished members playing, according to Dr. Austin Irabor, a member of the Club who spoke on behalf of the organizers. He pointed out…

…Demands release of the trucks at no cost to owners The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF has faulted the Lagos State Joint Taskforce for towing trucks which have legitimate call up to go and load or discharge their empty containers at the port during the clearance exercise it carried out on the Coconut to Tincan Island Port road yesterday. The Chairman of NAGAFF, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, KLT, Engr. Emmanuel Umeadi who frowned at the development in a telephone interview with our correspondent in Tuesday insisted that the taskforce had no justifiable reason to tow trucks with call…