Category: News
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Diphtheria Outbreak in Abuja Confirmed by FCTA
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has recently declared the occurrence of a Diphtheria outbreak in various areas of Abuja. Dr. Sadiq Abdulrahman, the Director of the FCT Public Health Department, made the announcement during a press conference held in Abuja on Monday. Dr. Abdulrahman conveyed that a four-year-old child had already succumbed to the disease,…
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China enjoys huge potential in senior tourism market
By Yin Jie, Cao Ruitong Seniors are one of the most active groups in China’s tourism industry today. They are taking scenic train rides to the mountains to avoid the summer heat, traveling around the world on cruise ships and even camping in the wild. According to the China Tourism Academy, there will be…
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Chinese company makes positive contributions to Iraq’s economic, livelihood development
By Guan Kejiang, Ren Haoyu, People’s Daily Halfaya oil field is one of the seven giant oil fields in Iraq. Located in southern Iraqi province of Maysan, it boasts an annual production capacity of 20 million tons. It is the largest project that PetroChina, or China National Petroleum Corporation undertakes overseas in its capacity…
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Gov. Sule Says 3,000 Tonnes Lithium/Day Factory Will Boost Industrialisation Of Nasarawa
By Lateef Taiwo Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has expressed optimism that the lithium factory being constructed by a Chinese firm, Landmark Lithium Mining Company, in Nasarawa Local Government Area will give a boost to the industrialisation drive of his administration. The governor, who made the remark while inspecting construction works on the lithium factory…
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ECWA old students donate classroom blocks to alma mater
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The 1983 graduates of ECWA Secondary School, Igbaja, in the Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state, under the aegis of Igbaja Old Students Association, have donated a block of two classrooms to their alma mater. The post primary institution, established in 1944, 79 years ago, is currently facing infrastructural challenges…
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Niger Gov ask to intervene in Salka/ kontagora Emirate crisis
. FROM Lateef Taiwo Niger state government has been asked to quickly intervene in the ongoing illegalities and controversial appointment’s in Kontagora Emirate of Kambari district which has caused destruction of life and properties recently. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Salka elites forum after a two day retreat in…
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Ejere, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Grand Cubana, celebrates his 40th birthday.
Sir Omoaefe Ejere, popularly known as Efe, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Grand Cubana Hotel, is set to celebrate his 40th birthday anniversary on Monday, July 3. Efe, an esteemed hospitality industry manager, has spent over ten years climbing the ranks within the Cubana Group, which is owned by renowned socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, famously…
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Curfew imposed as communal clash in Taraba claims 50 lives
Following a renewed outbreak of communal clashes between the Wurkuns and the Karimjos in Taraba State’s Karim Lamido Local Government Area, Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas declared a 24-hour curfew on Karim town and its surrounding areas. The clashes, which occurred on Saturday, reportedly led to the loss of at least 50 lives and the destruction…
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Tensions rise as Islamic group clashes with Ilorin traditionalists over Isese festival
A brewing crisis between an Islamic group and traditionalists in Ilorin, Kwara State has captured attention as they clash over the planned celebration of the Isese festival. The Majlisu Shabab li Ulamahu Society, a Muslim group in Ilorin, recently protested at the residence of a traditional religion priestess, Adesikemi Olatunji, cautioning her against organizing the…
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Gunmen kill RCCG pastor, abduct seven church members during vigil – Ogun So-Safe
By Lateef Taiwo Unknown gunmen on Saturday stormed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Ogun State, killing the pastor and abducting seven worshippers. The Ogun State So-Safe Corps Commander, Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the incident, saying his officers rescued the seven church members and killed one of the kidnappers during the operation. In a…