CDRI Chief Amit Prothi Warns World Loses Up to $800 Billion in Infrastructure to Disasters Every Year
New Delhi: The world loses between $700 billion and $800 billion worth of infrastructure -every year due to natural disasters, underscoring the urgent need for disaster-resilient infrastructure and stronger climate adaptation measures, according to Amit Prothi, Director General of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Addressing international journalists covering the BRICS meetings in New…
Omga007AKH-TRACADA demands Justice, Protection for Abused Abia Child, Commends Police
Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative (AKH-TRACADA) has in strong terms condemned the alleged abuse of a 13 year old child in Abia State and called for swift, transparent, and thorough action to ensure that justice is served. In a statement released in Abuja Friday signed by AKH-TRACADA’s Founder/National Coordinator, Primate Belonwu…
PCRC Bags Award of Community Peacebuilding and Development
Another landmark achieved as i was privileged to represent the PCRC National Chairman, Alh. Mogaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, at the presentation of the Community Peacebuilding and Development Award to the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) by the Ufuk Dialogue Foundation, in partnership with the prestigious Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR). This recognition is a…
India Seeks to Bridge BRICS Divisions Ahead of New Delhi Summit
India is seeking to bridge differences among BRICS members as the expanded grouping prepares for its leaders’ summit in New Delhi, with officials saying negotiations are underway on a joint declaration despite disagreements within the bloc. Speaking at a dinner for journalists and content creators in New Delhi ahead of the summit, Randhir Jaiswal, additional…
Ebonyi Moves to Complete Airport, Acquire Aircraft for Airline Operations
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Government has commenced efforts to complete outstanding works at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke, and acquire aircraft to facilitate the commencement of full-fledged airline operations at the facility. The Commissioner for Transport and Aviation, Collins Igboke, disclosed this on Wednesday after inspecting facilities and ongoing works at the…
Nkaliki Hatchery Resumes Poultry Production
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Nkaliki Hatchery in Ebonyi State has resumed poultry production, with layers and broilers currently being raised at the facility. The revival has seen the layers begin producing eggs, with members of the public, businesses and private buyers already purchasing eggs directly from the farm. The development marks a return to commercial…
Ogah Demands Review of FRSC Recruitment List Over Alleged ‘Non-Indigenes’
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Chinedu Ogah, has urged the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, to review the ongoing recruitment exercise and ensure that genuine Ebonyi indigenes benefit from the state’s quota….
NIS Kaduna Zonal Center Begins Examination for 74 Students
The Kaduna Zonal Center of the National Institute for Sports, NIS, has commenced examination for its students. The Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Adeduro Taiwo Henry, said a total of 74 students are currently sitting for the examination. According to him, the breakdown comprises 71 footballers, one badminton player, one handball player, and one athlete. The examination…