As part of efforts to open up Umuahia for smoother business activities, the Abia State Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to enable the State to construct an access road across the railway corridor, linking Okpara Square and Akanu Ibiam Street (Goodshed) to Bende Road in…
JENNIFER ADIGHIJE By Francis Emechete As Engr. Jennifer Adighije marks her second anniversary as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC), the most meaningful assessment of her tenure may not be found in speeches, policy pronouncements or ceremonial milestones, but in what has happened to the company’s…
The Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State has called on residents to remain calm following the reported police shooting incident in the area. In a statement issued by the Council Secretary, Mr. Paul Onuachalla, the council assured residents that it would do everything within its powers to ensure that justice is served. According…
By Prosper Okoye More than 250 young professionals, youth leaders and representatives of youth organisations gathered in Benue State for activities marking International Youth Day, calling for stronger youth participation in economic development, governance, peacebuilding and other areas critical to the state’s future. The Benue Chapter of the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association of…
United Nigeria Airlines cabin crew member Francisca Uche Ogbuagu has been commended for her exceptional composure, emotional intelligence, and professionalism in defusing a tense mid-flight encounter with an unruly passenger. Dr Everest Okpara, Chairman of Everight Diagnostic Ltd, who witnessed the incident firsthand, gave the commendation in recognition of Ogbuagu’s handling of the situation. In…
