BROADCAST BY THE GOVERNOR OF ABIA STATE, DR. OKEZIE VICTOR IKPEAZU TO THE PEOPLE OF ABIA STATE ON THE SECURITY SITUATION IN THE STATE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 MY GOOD PEOPLE OF ABIA STATE I am addressing you today to keep you updated on the unfolding situation in theContinue Reading
Breaking News : Head bridge in anambra state have been blocked by protesters and subsequently backed up with a deity (juju) called ‘ikpo’. As we bring you latest news on End Sars we pray that things will turn out to be better and we all should never give up untilContinue Reading
An nysc corper have been shot at in lagos during this peaceful protest, and this is one of the many killings that has been going on during a peaceful protest by Nigeria 🇳🇬 youths to put an End to police brutality. And yet the government are yet to say anyContinue Reading
A popular American artist known as Rihanna tweeted concerning the ongoing protest in Nigeria against police brutality and has joined with other popular celebrities in the End sars campaign which has actually gotten a global attention .She expressed her displeasure on the ongoing brutalities among nations and referencing the NigerianContinue Reading
Protests in Nigeria towards a police unit accused of human rights abuses have been anticipated to unfold to London this weekend, in an additional signal of the worldwide solidarity that has fashioned across the motion. As social media posts and native TV protection confirmed individuals take to the streets onceContinue Reading
Gov. Uzodimma has commended Imo Youths on their courage to embark on a peaceful protest against police brutality. The Imo State Governor, Uzodimma who was speaking to the protesters in front of the Government House, agrees with the genuineness of their complaints and grievances, and promised that they willContinue Reading
The Senate has announced that the budget presentation event will be abridged and last for only one hour. Senate President Ahmed Lawan made this announcement on Wednesday while giving conditions to guide the budget presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said because of COVID-19, arrangements are being made to ensureContinue Reading
The Lagos State Government has released the academic calendar for the 2020/2021 session for both public and private schools. According to a statement by the Office of Education Quality Assurance, the Ministry of Education said that schools below tertiary level will resume First Term academic activities on September 21,Continue Reading
After a six-month closure as a precaution to curb the spread of COVID-19, the federal government yesterday approved the gradual reopening of educational institutions. It directed state governments and school administrators to start making preparations for the full reopening of schools and also reviewed the 10 pm -to-4am curfew toContinue Reading
A Ugandan man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing his wife over alleged extra-marital affair. Simon Shimanya, who confessed he killed his 32-year-old wife and former nurse at International Hospital Kampala, was sentenced on Wednesday, September 2. The Chief Magistrate of Nabweru Court inContinue Reading
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has approved the payment of stipends to the exiting N-Power beneficiaries under one of its National Social Investment Programmes. The Honourable Minister stated on Monday, 24th August 20 that approval has been given for the paymentContinue Reading
Nobody will find it difficult to go into farming because of COVID-19. In COVID-19, we are advising farmers to go into the farm because that is the only place you will maintain social distance. if you are holding your machete and I am holding mine, clearing the bush, I willContinue Reading
Not only I am the commissioner for agriculture, I am also an agriculturist. I studied agriculture from NCE, 1st Degree, masters and PhD. I did my PhD in Agric. Extension, so anything as regards to agriculture has been my own advice to the people and to the youths. If an agriculturistContinue Reading
AN INTERVIEW SECTION WITH THE HON. COMMISSIONER FOR AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES CHIEF, HON. DR. LAMBERT ORISAKWE FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF EVERGREENNEWSOLINE, EDITOR IN CHIEF REV. EMMA NWAEZE, SECRETARY/SENIOR REPORTER & ADVERT EXECUTIVE OGADIMMA SUSAN AND ADVERT EXECUTIVE FAVOUR ANYANWU. ON TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST,2020. 16:43GMT Question 1: The Honorable CommissionerContinue Reading
The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has accused Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, of committing a taboo by standing before Oba Ewuare of Benin wearing a cap. [adinsertername=”Block2”] Oshiomhole made this allegation while speaking on Arise TV today. The former Edo Governor condemned Obaseki’sContinue Reading
The deputy speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly has been impeached – Honourable Yekini Idiaye was impeached days after he declared support for the APC – In his place, Honourable Roland Asoro, has been elected deputy speaker The deputy speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly, Hon.Continue Reading
The meeting which commenced about 10am at Telly Hotel along Okigwe Road, Owerri. The opening prayer and kola presentation was moderated by one Mr. Issac, an APC faithful. [adinsertername=”Block2”] Prince clement onyeli who moderated as the chairman of the meeting pleaded to the party members for being behind the schedule InContinue Reading
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday sacked Employment Minister Ahmed Chawki Fouad Acheuk Youcef, his office offering no reason for the move. Tebboune “today signed a decree ending Mr Ahmed Chawki Fouad Acheuk Youcef’s tenure as works, labour, employment and social security minister,” the presidency said in a statementContinue Reading
The Presidency has explained why despite the fact that power generated in Nigeria is insufficient, the country still distributes electricity to Togo, Niger and Benin. The Presidency said the distribution of electricity to the neighboring countries was due to Multilateral Energy Sales Agreement with their governments so that they wouldContinue Reading
The publishers of evergreen newspaper and online media use this opportunity to call the attention of the public to disregard any fake information against the institution of federal Polytechninc Nekede owerri Imo State of job employment. And also in collaboration with the Rector, the Public Relation Officer (PRO) andContinue Reading
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday rejected the new fuel price announced by the Petroleum Products Price Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) on Wednesday. The labour movement through its president, Ayuba Wabba, asked the federal government to immediately return to the old fuel price of N121.50 per litre. The NLC wasContinue Reading
The hope of lifting the ban on the higher institutions in Nigeria has been dampened as the federal government insisted that there is no arrangement for such development. Briefing pressmen on Tuesday, June 30, Sani Aliyu, the coordinator of the presidential task force on Covid-19, made this known as NigeriaContinue Reading
The news of the arrival of the baby boy was shared on Instagram on Monday, June 29, 2020, by the movie star’s brother. “Officially an uncle you know? Congratulations my diamond. It’s a bouncing baby boy. Iyanu ti sele @regina.daniels @regina.daniels Gods the greatest ” he wrote. Continue Reading
Governor Hope Uzodimma has received the report submitted by Committee on Verification of Staff and Salaries of the Unified Local Government Councils in Imo State. Receiving the report at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, Wednesday, Governor Uzodimma said the verification became necessary as a result of what was observedContinue Reading
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the decision by regional francophone countries to replace CFA Franc with a regional common currency, Eco, ahead of other member states. Buhari cautioned his counterparts in Ecowas bloc of possible dangers brought by Eco if not well-thought-out. “It gives me an uneasyContinue Reading
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said the Nigerian economy will contract by 5.4 per cent in 2020. The Chief Economist and Director of the Research Department at the organisation, Gita Gopinath, announced the projection during an online press conference on the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) Wednesday. The new projection,Continue Reading
Nigeria has recorded 649 new cases of COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the total number of infections in the country, as at June 24, to 22,020. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on Wednesday through its official Twitter handle. NCDC said that the 649 new confirmed cases wereContinue Reading
Popular American producer, philanthropist, and writer, Steve Bing has died by suicide at the age of 55 after jumping from the 27th floor of a luxury apartment building in L.A.’s Century City neighborhood. Reports say Bing who founded the Shangri-La Entertainment after inheriting the sum of $600 million from his grandfather, hadContinue Reading
Angered by the catastrophic effects on the environment of the capital city and environs, the Imo State Government has banned all forms of mining activities in Owerri and environs. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to the Commissioner for PetroleumContinue Reading
Toke Makinwa has penned down an open letter to women advising them not to give up on their dreams. In the letter, the media personality revealed that she got her dream home at the age of 35. According to her, every woman can achieve any dream or goal they soContinue Reading
Nigerian veteran singer, Bisade Ologunde popularly known as Lagbaja says there will always be consequences for those who have raped anyone in the past. The music star made this known via his Instagram page on Friday, June 19, 2020, while reacting to the incessant cases of rape across the country.Continue Reading
Mercy Aigbe’s estranged husband, Lanre Gentry has hit back at her over her Father’s Day Instagram post. Aigbe and Gentry have been at loggerheads since their messy separation back in 2017. The actress had taken to her Instagram page on Sunday, June 21, 2020, where she wished herself a happyContinue Reading
The head of Olympique Lyonnais football club (OL) has written to the French government warning that the sport is facing an “unprecedented economic and social crisis”. In his open letter to France’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and Minister of Sports Roxana Maracineanu, Jean-Michel Aulas also calls for training to resumeContinue Reading
An Arsenal player tested positive for Covid-19 days before the resumption of the Premier League season. As first reported in The Athletic, the unnamed individual had also come into close contact with two other members of the squad, meaning all three were expected to enter a period of self-isolation. But itContinue Reading
In stadiums restricted to around 300 people due to the ongoing pandemic risks, Aston Villa will take on European hopefuls Sheffield United on Wednesday night followed by Manchester City vs Arsenal. It will usher in an unprecedented summer blitz of games in an attempt to complete the season by JulyContinue Reading
Elites with traditional knowledge rooted in our various cultural institutiions are hard to come by, they are the golden pen reserved in the archive to direct our younger generations the true colour and the importance of our cultural heritage. Base on this, I would want to introduce to us aContinue Reading
we have a smart campus policy which we launched officially. And that policy is to move away from manually way of doing things to doing them digitally and electronically. We now have a registration process that is fully automated from beginning to the end. So it is now easy forContinue Reading
It hasn’t been easy, I became a co-operating member of Nigeria Society of Engineers in 2001 and to be elected a FELLOW is a very distinguished honor, it is not an easy thing at all. The Nigeria Society of engineers doesn’t elect anybody fellow just like that, so it isContinue Reading
Federal polytechnic nekede said that they lack funds to mass-produce their machine and that funding has been a problem, funding is never enough. It is the biggest challenge that an educational institution will tell you. Education is very expensive, it is not easy to run a lab or provide aContinue Reading
THE PUBLISHER OF EVERGREEN NEWSPAPER AND ONLINE MEDIA, REV. ENGR. EMMANUEL NWAEZE, ACCOMPANIED BY REGIONAL EDITOR, DR KELLY IHETU, NEWS EDITOR MBAOMA CHISOM, AND CHIEF SECRETARY SUSSAN OGADINMA WITH CREW MEMBERS VISITED REV. ENGINEER, DR MICHEAL CHIDIEBERE ARIMANWA (RECTOR OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE IMO STATE) AT HIS OFFICE, AT 12:00Continue Reading
By Sussan Ogadimma. Chief press secretary and senior reporter /advert executive to evergreen newspaper and online media Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has replied the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), saying that the Commission never recovered N7.9 billion or another money from him. In a statement by hisContinue Reading
Fellow Nigerians, The 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our dear country. This day provides us an opportunity to reflect on our journey as a nation, our achievements and struggles. It is a day to honour our founding fathers who toiledContinue Reading
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has returned to the Senate after spending six months in jail on allegations of corruption. Senator Orji arrived at the National Assembly on Tuesday and is attending plenary. Speaking to journalists before entering the SenateContinue Reading
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, insisted yesterday that estimated bills imposed on electricity consumers in the country by distribution companies remained unacceptable. He also inaugurated the House ad-hoc Committee on Power Sector Reforms, and charged it with the responsibility of undertaking a holistic review of the powerContinue Reading
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated the multi-million naira international yam market in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Council, Benue State, promising that the Federal government will provide roads and street lights in the market. Prof. Osinbajo, who performed the virtual commissioning from Abuja, said that Zaki Biam market accounted for over 70Continue Reading
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari could not address the nation on May 29. The party said that President Buhari did not address the nation on the May 29 Inauguration day because he must have assessed his administration and rightly adjudged it a failure.Continue Reading
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12 as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement on Monday via a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah. While congratulating Nigerians at home andContinue Reading
The Governor Aminu Masari led government of Katsina State has relaxed the Covid-19 lockdown in the state. The governor said Friday prayers by Muslim faithful and Sunday services by Christians in the state were now allowed. This was announced in a statement the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Mustapha InuwaContinue Reading
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has been discharged of alleged examination malpractice charges brought against him and four others. The trial judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling on Friday, said he was minded to discharge Adeleke in view of the prosecution’s decision toContinue Reading
