As the world marked World Cleanup Day, Ace Recycles emerged as a pivotal force, transforming a local cleanup exercise into a practical demonstration of the circular economy and its benefits for the community of Ughelli. The event, organized in collaboration with CODAF, ACERD and NEDi, saw all collected plastic waste diverted from the streets and transported to the ACE Recycles Centre. This strategic partnership underscored a critical message: cleaning the environment and creating economic value are two sides of the same coin. Grace Chukwufumanya Ndobu, founder of Ace Recycles Enterprise,…
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Urhobo Cyber Security Expert, Olorogun Akpodiete Completes’ ISTQB Certified AI’ Course
Olorogun (Prof) Alex Akpodiete, an Urhobo born Cyber Security Expert and Forensic Guru, recently completed a 4-day International Software Testing Qualifications Board, (ISTQB) In marking the completion of the test he said, “I am thrilled to announce the successful delivery of the 4-day ISTQB Certified AI Tester course, held virtually from August 11–14, 2025. “We had an incredible cohort of 11 professionals, including participants: • UK Government specialists (with expertise in smart meters and digital infrastructure) • Consultants from Accenture (London, Manchester, Leeds, and Dublin) Over 4 days, we explored:…
Read MoreFmr Nigeria President, Muhammad Buhari Dies In London Clinic
Former Nigeria President, Muhammad Buhari has been confirmed dead while receiving treatment in a London Clinic. In a statement by Garba Shehu,LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN “The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, in a clinic in London.” May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin. Signed. Garba Shehu 13 July 2025
Read MoreNigerian Expert, Prof Alex Akpodiete Leads Groundbreaking Strategic Forecasting, Planning Workshop for Oman’s Power And Water Sector
By Choice Grandball, Abuja In a landmark five-day training programme that concluded last week in Muscat, Oman, Nigerian-born Cybersecurity, AI, and strategic planning specialist Prof. Alex O. Akpodiete has positioned himself at the forefront of energy-sector consulting in the Gulf. Tasked by NAMA Power & Water Procurement Company to deliver an intensive “Strategic Planning Techniques & Forecasting Modelling” course, Prof. Akpodiete guided nine senior procurement and planning professionals through a suite of cutting-edge analytical tools, generative-AI applications, and hands-on modelling exercises designed to shape Oman’s energy future—and set…
Read MoreNigerian Govt Signs Strategic Steel Development Agreement With China
CHENGDU, CHINA, April 15, 2025, In a major step towards deepening Sino-Nigerian economic cooperation, Chart & Capstone Integrated Ltd, a Nigerian indigenous company, has signed a financial and technical agreement with Chinese industrial giant, Sinomach, HE, at the Sinomach Headquarters in Deyang, Sichuan Province. The event marks the official commencement of a landmark Iron-to-Steel industrialization project that promises to boost Nigeria’s steel production capacity and create long-term industrial value for both countries. In his address at the signing ceremony, Chief Immanuel Abel Edijala, Chairman and CEO of Chart &…
Read MoreConnect2Hope Foundation Sets To Empower Skill Acquisition Trainee At Graduation
THE founder of a non governmental organization, Connect 2Hope foundation, Olorogun Engr. Omonefe Anthony Uwanogho has disclosed that the foundation is set to empower her 20 trainee currently acquiring skills at the Delta State Skill Acquisition Center, Afiesere in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Olorogun Engr Uwanogho who made this known during his unscheduled visit to the Skill Acquisition Center, expressed satisfaction with the commitment level of students trainee towards their future. He said, “I am here to actually visit the students that our foundation,…
Read MoreHusband Dead As As Pentecostal Primate Commits Adultery With Married Woman In Delta
A Primate and founder of a Pentecostal church (name withheld) with over 120 branches in Nigeria, has allegedly committed an adultery with a married woman which led to the death of the husband in Delta State. The primate, a husband of two wives, was said to have allegedly had sex with the married woman (name withheld) who is her church member. Contacted, a family member of the Primate said, The woman is not married as there are evidence of her marriage dissolution before the incident happened. Details loading……
Read MoreBreaking: Former Miss Nigeria, Mrs Ibru Is Dead
The wife of the first executive governor of Delta State and former Miss Nigeria, Mrs. Edna Ibru (nee Park) is dead. Mrs Edna Ibru (nee Park) who was Miss Nigeria 1964, and the first Nigerian/African to represent Nigeria at Miss Universe died after a brief illness in London. In statement, her son, Dr. Paul Aidido Ibru, “Our amazing mother passed into glory on Wednesday 15, January, 2025 after a brief illness”. According to him, “Until her death, she was full of life and we never…
Read MoreWHY NIGER DELTANS DO NOT WANT TO BE PART OF BIAFRA
By H.E Goodluck Jonathan Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan yesterday delivered a lecture at Texas US on why remaining indivisible with Nigeria than joining forces with Biafrans in splitting the country will pay Niger Deltans more. I begin this write-up by saying that I mean no ill-thought towards the Biafran struggle or Igbos in general. What I’ve written here are mainly my personal reflections concerning the Niger Delta, especially with regards to non-Igbo groups and their stake in the Biafran movement which has been rebirthed for some time now.…
Read MoreExtraditing Simon Ekpa from Finland Won’t Add Value To Nigeria, Group Declares
A group under the aegis of Initiative For Social Rights Concerns And Advancement (ISRCA) AKA “No Justice, No Peace” on Sunday, January 5 said extraditing Pro-Biafra agitator,Simon Ekpa from Finland will not add any value or change the current situation in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement sent to Our Correspondent by ISRCA National Coordinator, Comrade(Amb.) Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen. The group noted that the government have laid unsubstantiated allegations/claims against Mr. Ekpa, tagging it treason. It said the government is so much concerned about locking…
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