CAPPA, 68 others seek exclusion of biofuel from global fuel standard, appeal to IMO
IMO logo | File Image .Say shipping industry’s biofuels plan threatens rainforests, communities, climate By Valentine Amanze Nigeria-based human rights and environment protection group, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), and 68 other international non-governmental organisations have warned the United Nations (UN) International Maritime Organization (IMO) against promoting biofuels as Global Fuel Standard (GFS) […]
Clark a towering figure in Nigerian politics, culture – JP Clark group mourns
By Valentine Amanze The J.P. Clark Society has expressed sadness over the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, a statesman and elder brother to the renowned Nigerian poet, J.P. Clark. In a statement issued by the Director, Wole Adedoyin, on Tuesday, the group shared in the grief of the Clark family, the Niger Delta region, and […]
On that UNIZIK student
UNIZIK Awka | File Image By Valentine Obienyem I could not comment on the behaviour of that UNIZIK student earlier because my Facebook account was suspended. However, I received numerous messages asking for my opinion. Now that my account has been restored, and having had the privilege of reading what others have written, I feel […]
NAWOJ: How Janet Nyajon Audu emerged Taraba chairperson
Janet Nyajon Audu | File Image Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Taraba State chapter, has elected Janet Nyajon Audu as chairperson. Janet, the Taraba State Correspondent of Daily Independent newspapers, was declared winner after a keenly-contested election held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, […]
Why Catholic Church held mass wedding for 21 couples in Kontagora
Bishop Bulus (left), and beneficiaries of the mass wedding. By Chinwe Nnadozie History was made in Kontagora, when the the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese in Niger State, Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, at the weekend, conducted mass wedding for no fewer than 21 couples to formalize their union as Christian to reduce their financial difficulties. […]
Akwa Ibom community raises alarm over oil firm’s disregard to NOGICD Act
Oriental Energy Resources Limited (OERL) logo | File Image This legislation is designed to ensure that the oil and gas industry benefits the local community, promotes economic growth and development, and reduces poverty and inequality By Harry Okon The indigenes of Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State, on the platform of Mbo Patriots, have […]
Why I’m against conversion of MOUAU to conventional varsity – Nto
Dr Philips Nto | File Image By Joy Njoku Abia State former Commissioner for Finance, Dr Phillips Nto, has rejected the plot by the House of Representatives to amend the Act setting up Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike by converting it into a conventional university. Nto said that the conversion would not only be […]
Nasarawa varsity: CAPPA condemns inhuman treatment of students, demands reinstatement
Nasarawa State University | File Image Students: were tracked, hounded on campus, arrested, handcuffed, and chained at their feet before being dragged to the police station, where their phones were seized By Valentine Amanze Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), a civil rights group, has called for an unconditional recall and reinstatement of the […]
Ebonyi govt appoints new VC, other principal officers
Ebonyi State University | File Image By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as the new Vice Chancellor of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU). This followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the university. Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics […]
Police: Senate expresses worry over 3,900 missing firearms
AK-47 rifle and other ammunitions | File Image The Senate Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns over multiple issues related to the Nigeria Police Force, including financial irregularities and missing firearms. During a review of the Auditor-General’s report, lawmakers were informed of eight infractions recorded against the police including contract irregularities totalling ₦1.136 billion, as […]
