Mr Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says the economic diversification agenda of the government will alleviate poverty and create prosperity among citizens. Inuwa made the assertion on Wednesday at the agency’s National Centre for Artificial Intelligence…
An optometrist, Dr Ugonma Ogbonnaya, has cautioned against patronising quacks for eye care, saying that “many have lost their sights to such ignorance.” Ogbonnaya, who works at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, gave the warning in an interview with newsmen…
Mr Clem Agba, the Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, says the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), is critical to national development. Agba also expressed satisfaction with the enormous human capacity of the space agency. The minister…
The Anambra Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA) states the state government spends about N1.5 billion annually on solid waste disposal and management across the state. The Managing Director of ASWAMA, Mr Amechi Akora disclosed this in an interview with the Newsmen…
A Nollywood actress and a filmmaker, Grace Ifemeludike has advised men who see cheating as a lifestyle to adopt polygamy instead of engaging in sexual immorality. Ifemeludike took to her Instagram page @ Ifemeludike official on Tuesday night to express…
Veteran actress, Barbara Odoh, best known as Helen in the Nollywood classic ‘Glamour Girls’, is set to star in a new film. Odoh, also a gospel singer, has not been active in the film industry since the 2004 flick ‘House…
Alhaji Abba Adam, Executive Director, Yobe Fire Service, on Wednesday said the service’s response had saved assets worth N1.1 billion from fire outbreaks from January 2020 to February 2021. Adam told newsmen in Damaturu that the assets included markets, residential…
Abia state governor , Okezie Ikpeazu has showed grief over the sudden death of Rep. Prestige Ossy, representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. Ikpeazu said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Onyebuchi…
Venus Williams refused to give up after suffering an injury against Italian Sara Errani and fought through pain before bowing out of the Australian Open second round on Wednesday. The 40-year-old American, a seven-times Grand Slam winner and twice finalist…
Nigerian athlete Blessing Okagbare has been recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records as the only athlete to have attended the Athletics Diamond Meetings 67 times. Okagbare on Wednesday shared the good news via her verified Instagram handle. She…
