Delta AZURE
5 Aug
Rivers State Government, Serendib Capital, Eight Versa, and Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) have signed a 30-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a large-scale mangrove restoration and conservation project in the state. The mangrove restoration project, which covers 240,000 hectares of seagrass, aimed to become the world's largest blue carbon…
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has sought the support of the Jigawa government towards the establishment of three additional e-border stations in the state. Mr Haladu Usman, the Assistant Controller-General of the Service, in charge of North-West, Haladu Usman, stated this during a courtesy visit to Gov. Umar Namadi, on Tuesday 8n Dutse. He said…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima says, despite preparations, the severity of the floods in Maiduguri is the most catastrophic in over three decades in the state capital. Shettima stated this on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the ravaging floods, in Maiduguri, Borno State. He said the impacts of the floods exceeded estimation, but assured that…
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The Imo House of Assembly, on Tuesday, passed a motion, urging Gov. Hope Uzodimma to immortalise the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. The motion was sponsored by Mr Innocent Ikpamezie, representing Mbaitoli, and eight other members. Ikpamezie described Iwuanyanwu as an “iconic figure of national and international repute”. He said that…
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the governments and people of Borno and other states affected by flooding. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by his Senior Special Adviser, Malam Garba Shehu, Buhari described the flooding as a national calamity. He expressed concerns about the widespread devastation of homes, farmland and loss…
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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday read for the second time a Bill to establish the state’s Market Authority Board. At a plenary in Ikeja, the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, said the bill, if passed, aimed to provide effective registration, formation, organisation and management of market activities in the state. Obasa said that…
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The Borno Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has opened two relief camps to cater to thousands of people displaced by flood in Maiduguri following Alau Dam overflow. The Director-General of the agency, Mr Barkindo Mohammed made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on Tuesday. He said the two camps Bakassi and…
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Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has appointed former Chief of Naval Staff, Retired Vice Admiral Victor Ombu, as Chairman of the steering committee tasked with resolving the long-standing crisis in Bassambiri community, Nembe Local Government Area. The 11-member panel, comprising five representatives from each faction, aims to find lasting solutions to restore peace in the…
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The Police Command in Jigawa has confirmed the death of three teenage boys of the same parent in a building collapse, which occurred in Birnikudu Local Government of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Lawan Shiisu, who confirmed the incident in Dutse, said three others survived the incident. Shiisu said the incident…
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The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has highlighted the necessity of collaboration with other anti-corruption agencies to address the issue of corruption in the country. READ ALSO:Tinubu appoints Usman Bello Code of Conduct Bureau chairman Mr. Murtala Kankia, the Acting Chairman, CCB, said this during the inauguration of a new department, Proceeds…
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Nollywood’s celebrated stars such as Bimbo Manuel, Onyinye Odokoro, Efa Iwara, Ireti Doyle and Femi Jacobs are starring in the latest Showmax Original drama series, Princess on a Hill. Princess on a Hill which will be premiered in November 2024, is a compelling drama that explores themes of power, ambition, and the cost of success.…