Professor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has in the wake of a tragic incident at the Main Market in Onitsha, taken significant steps to comfort the grieving family of the deceased, Miss Chinwe Igwe. The Governor met with the family representatives from Ikwo in Ebonyi State at the Onitsha North Local Government Headquarters, where he offered his condolences and support. In a heartfelt exchange, he reassured the family that their sorrow was shared by the...

The Kano State Government has announced a statewide ban on the illegal use of chainsaws for cutting, felling, and trimming of trees. Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, Kano State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, announced this measure at a press conference on Tuesday in Kano, stating that it was necessary to tackle the rising deforestation across the state. The commissioner described the move as a landmark in environmental protection. “This is a decisive step in...

The Abia State Government has announced a new policy barring the transfer of students from Senior Secondary 2 (SS2) to Senior Secondary 3 (SS3), in a decisive move to tackle examination malpractice. Goodluck Ubochi, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday. He explained that the restriction applies to both public and private schools in the state. According to him, all SS2 students will now be required...