Felix Duru Mbah

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Scientists in the country have described research, particularly at the instance of laboratory technologists, as a leg of the university tripod that cannot be overestimated. They are unanimous in the call to governments at all levels to prioritise better funding of research in Nigerian universities. The calls were made during the Fifth Biennial Conference/Workshop of the Association of Science Laboratory Technologists of Nigeria (ASLTON), University of Ibadan chapter, held at the Faculty of Pharmacy Auditorium, University of Ibadan (UI). The three-day conference, held between Tuesday, 19 August and Thursday, 21 August, 2025, had 'The Tripod Stand…

*Extols Late Premier Dr Okpara's Foresight *'Hotel Presidential, Enabler Of Enugu's Growth Plan' *After Enugu Air, Other Feats, Hotel To Move State Into Top-tier Business Destination, He Says By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled the reconstructed iconic Hotel Presidential established by the administration of former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, the now-late Dr. Michael Okpara, describing the revival of the 62-year old edifice as “a homecoming for history.” Mbah, who performed the unveiling in Enugu on Thursday, August 21, extolled the foresightedness of the former Premier, but regretted that the monument of…

True leadership involves the rowing of the boat in the same direction as the followers. This much was demonstrated by the Woman Leader of Abia Development Association, Abuja (ADO), Noble Lady High Chief Charity Ohadiugha when she embarked on a familiarization tour to see members of the group in their local areas. A press statement issued by the group's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ngozi Ufomba, and made available to People&Politics, disclosed these. During the visit, Ufomba stated, she interacted with them so as to know their challenges and fashion out creative solutions to them,to keep the group happy and united.…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has launched the Benue Alia Palm Project with the distribution of improved palm seedlings to journalists in the North-Central State. Performing the ceremony at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the state capital, Governor Alia, who noted his desire to partner with the media, said that the improved palm seedlings would enable the state to move from food basket of the nation to an industrial basket. The Governor disclosed that investing in palm trees would make the state not to only feed the industries but also improve on the economy of the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Mr Valins Obizue has assumed office as the new Controller of Corrections in Enugu State, charging personnel to rededicate themselves to duty. Obizue gave the charge on Thursday, August 21, in Enugu as he took over from his predecessor, Assistant Controller General (ACG) of Corrections, Mrs Prisca Oku. Oku, who was recently promoted as ACG, had been deployed to take over as the new Zonal Coordinator of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Zone M, Enugu. Obizue, who acknowledged working with most personnel in the state at various offices, departments and commands before now, urged them to put…