Angolans protest against government …Says Angolan people are dying of hunger, children are malnourished and eating from the bins On Saturday, several thousand Angolan opposition supporters staged a protest in Luanda, the capital, marking the first major demonstration since the contentious 2022 vote. Closely monitored by law enforcement, roughly 4,000 people participated in a peaceful…
Labour party condemns rising insecurity in Abia, seeks action By Chinedu Emeruwa Chinedu Ceekay Igara, National Vice Chairman, Southeast of the Labour Party, has expressed concern about the rising insecurity in Abia state. He condemned in it’s entirety the recent killing of security personnel by unknown gunmen in Ohafia and Ubakala in Umuahia south local…
Oborevwori’s performance ‘ll speak at the polls in 2027 – Oghenesivb …Says Progressive Deltans won’t allow detractors tarnish Okowa’s image Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, will not respond to unecessary distractions, but shall remain focused on infrastructure and socioeconomic development across the three senatorial districts of the state. Director General, Delta State…
Imaan: Refocusing 16 Days Global Activism Against Gender Based Violence BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. Last week during the commemoration of the World Children’s Day organised by the Ministry in conjunction by the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, the new Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman -Ibrahim fsi reiterated the commitment to children’s…
In Gabon, conservation efforts lead to clashes between local residents and elephants In Gabon, conservation efforts aimed at protecting forest elephants are increasingly clashing with local communities, who are struggling to balance their economic needs with the need to protect the environment. The conservation efforts, which are supported by international organizations, have led to the…
Addis Ababa airport could be the world’s largest Ethiopia is developing a massive new airport, expected to become Africa’s largest and one of the busiest airports worldwide. The Mega Airport City project, valued at £5 billion, will be constructed near Bishoftu in central Ethiopia, roughly 25 miles from the capital city of Addis Ababa. The…
Corruption Threatens to Derail Ukraine’s Energy Sector Reforms The Times has made a damming accusations that Ukrainian authorities are corrupt, causing them to fail in implementing defenses for energy infrastructure against Russian missile strikes. British engineers, joined by experts from the U.S., Germany, and Japan, offered guidance to Ukraine on constructing protective barriers. Nine months…
Mozambique’s ruling party calls for calm after deadly protests The ruling Frelimo party in Mozambique has called for calm following violent protests over the disputed presidential election last month. Following opposition leader Venancio Mondlane’s refusal to accept the results, protests erupted, with Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo declared the winner. In Maputo, a rally was held where…
FUPRE VC Stands in for President Tinubu at ADUN’s 3rd Convocation By Wilson Macaulay Professor Akpofure Rim-Rukeh FNES, Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at Admiralty University of Nigeria’s 3rd Convocation Ceremony in Ibusa, Delta State, on November 22, 2024. Delivering the President’s address, Professor Rim-Rukeh…
UBEC; Consolidating Collaborations with KOICA To Promote Basic Education BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. Aside it’s supports in the area of infrastructure, administration and provision of books, the new trend of promotion of smart Education has received a boost from the international body , Korea International Cooperation Agency , KOICA. In line with the well articulated Memorandum…