Kano cancels annual Sallah Durbar
….another blow to emir Sanusi Kano State government has cancelled the annual traditional Sallah Durbar, Hawan Nassarawa, slated for Thursday 6th June, 2019, for security reasons. The cancellation was announced after a security meeting that was held yesterday during which Sallah durbars were reviewed. A statement, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, […]
Imo: A Look at Ihedioha, Irona Reconciliatory Moves
Walter Duru, Ph.D On Monday, June 3, 2019, former chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance and former member of the House of Representatives, Chief Uche Onyeagucha was sworn in as Secretary to the Government of Imo State by the Governor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha. Governor Ihedioha’s choice of Onyeagucha has, as expected, generated reactions, with […]
Take action on air pollution to save lives, and the planet, urges UN chief
WMO/Alfred LeeSmog in Beijing In a message to mark World Environment Day, celebrated on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the link between worsening levels of air pollution and the climate crisis. As well as claiming seven million lives every year, and damaging children’s development, the UN chief noted that many air pollutants cause global […]