Day: November 30, 2021

Wetlands are essential to the health of the planet. The plants that grow in and around the water store carbon, and wetland ecosystems support biodiversity and provide clean water and food.   Ramsar is the international organisation that protects important wetlands. There are 2,434 Ramsar sites worldwide; 420 are in Africa. The continent accounts for […]

ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigerian authorities are searching for more than 250 inmates still at large after an armed group attacked a prison in the central city of Jos. Prison authorities say nine escapees were killed in clashes with security forces.   An unspecified number of heavily armed men invaded the medium security prison yard in […]

AUGUSTA, ITALY — In search of a better life, many migrants try to cross what has been dubbed the “deadliest border in the world” – the Mediterranean Sea. Despite the risks, the International Organization for Migration says the number of people crossing has doubled in the first half of this year to an estimated 77,000. […]

To consolidate on its reforms to achieve transparency in governance, the Edo State Government has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to deploy a tech-based Open Contracting and Project Monitoring solution.   The Managing Director/CEO of the Edo State Public Procurement Agency, Mr. Henry Imogiemhe Idogun, who disclosed this, said […]

The Alaghodaro Economic Summit LTD/GTE has warned members of the public about the activities of a criminal syndicate which is sending text messages with the intent to perpetuate fraud.   In a statement, Secretary of the board of the Alaghodaro Economic Summit LTD/GTE, Mrs. Eire Ifueko Alufohai Esq., urged the public to be wary of […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his government will continue to support tertiary institutions in the state to effectively play their roles in the development of the state and country.   Obaseki, who spoke during the 46th and 47th convocation ceremony of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), described as key, the role […]

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has approved the dissolution of the management  board of Adamawa United Football Club.   This is contained in a statement by Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, Press Secretary to the governor on Tuesday in Yola.   Fintiri commended the management for working hard to moved the club to where it is today. […]

The Federal Government, on Monday, urged leaders of Ogoni community and other relevant stakeholders to expedite action on the ongoing clean-up exercise in the area.   Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor, said this at a stakeholders’ meeting and inspection tour of Ogoniland in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers.   Ikeazor, while […]