Style & Fashion
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‘Gombe Goes Green’; Targets planting four million trees in four years
Over 13, 000 trees have so far been planted within Gombe metropolis in a pilot project tagged ‘Gombe Goes Green’ (3G’s) where four million trees are expected to be planted across the State in the next four years. The project has a major component of creating shelter belts in four Local Government Areas in the northern part of the state which is mostly hit by desertification. The scheme, an initiative of the Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration, is aimed at tackling the environmental challenges in the State which is not only limited to desertification but also gully erosion problems, especially within Gombe metropolis, the State capital. Preparatory to the official launch of the four million tree planting scheme by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, one Million trees are expected to be planted every year. Already, eleven Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have been recruited to commence the work in eleven sites across Gombe Local Government Area in accordance with International best practices. Apart from tackling environmental challenges of the state, the 3G’s programme will also employ about 27,000 youths, who will be paid N7,500 each month to nurse and watch over the trees as well as make sure they survive. With the approval of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the first component of the project already going on, involves the planting of the trees in residential areas, public places and schools as well as sensitization campaigns to residents on the need and benefit of tree planting. It would be recalled that Governor Inuwa Yahaya had recently vowed to embark on massive tree planting in the state as a strategic measure to counter the tragedy of desertification and flooding…
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Peter Obi is in the US, Aide says; Denies reports that PDP’s VP candidate was denied visa
Mr. Valentine Obienyem, Media Adviser to the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections,…
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Fulani herdsmen attack, kill one, injure others in Akwa Ibom; I won’t allow them prey on my people – Gov. Emmanuel
Dennis Udoma Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed one farmer, Friday Etor and injured an eleven year old boy, Nsikak Sylvanus…
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No N9.9bn was traced to my account – Ambode
The immediate past governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, FCA, has cleared the air over a statement attributed to…
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Okowa extols Obiano at 64; Congratulates Alibaba on presidential honour
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Aug. 7, 2019 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday felicitated with his Anambra State counterpart,…
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Abia governorship : Tribunal fixes Aug. 29 for adoption of final addresses
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Aug. 7, 2019 The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia has fixed Aug. 29 for…
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NNPC/SNEPCo cancer machine reduces treatment waiting time by 80 percent
The new cutting-edge cancer treatment machine just installed at the National Hospital Abuja will reduce patient’s treatment waiting time from…
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Ikoro Mbaise Global Forum celebrates Eze Desmond Oguguo
A world-wide Forum of prominent Mbaise people of Imo State of Nigeria has paid glowing tribute to the departed traditional…
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Gov. Zulum appoints 5 advisers, deputy Chief of Staff, Senior Special Assistant
In continued steps to put in place components of his office, Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the…
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NLNG, Rivers government, Bonny set up health insurance scheme
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Rivers State Government and Grand Bonny Kingdom yesterday inaugurated the Governing Board of the Bonny Community…
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Mummy G.O, Pastor Mrs Adeboye, in USA for Feast of Esther 2019
Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer, G.O, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor…
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Ministerial screening : Senate screens 7 nominees on Friday, schedules 9 for Monday
By Julius Toba-Jegede Abuja, July 26, 2019 The Senate on Friday screened seven ministerial nominees who appeared before it. The…
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Gbajabiamila: Nigeria looks to marine resources for economic recovery · As NIMASA hosts African Day of Seas and Oceans · Forwards 6 international instruments on blue economy for ratification
Nigeria’s rich maritime resources represent a vital economic safeguard and vehicle for the successful implementation of the President Muhammadu Buhari…
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All set for inauguration of Heartland Professionals Network; Gov. Ihedioha is Special Guest of Honor; Chief Charles Ugwu is Keynote Speaker
All is set for the inauguration of Heartland Professionals Network – HPN, a global, multi-sectoral organization of Imo State, Nigeria…
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Bayelsa Revenue Board Chairman pledges to prioritize infrastructure if elected Governor
Dr. Ayawei Nimibofa, the Executive Chairman of Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue (BIR), on Monday said that he would…
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Anambra is truly the Light of the Nation – C. Don Adinuba
In this interview with The News Chronicle, the Anambra State Commissioner for Information, C Don Adinuba talks about his experiences…
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Zenith Bank unveils “Style By Zenith 2.0”
Following the success of the maiden edition, foremost multinational financial services provider, Zenith Bank Plc has announced the launch of…
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UNGA presidency: Muhammad-Bande attends crucial transition meeting
Muhammad-Bande (left) with Espinosa and other diplomats during a previous UNGA meeting. By Harrison Arubu United Nations, July 17, 2019 …
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Dangote Cement Bag of Goodies promo records first star prize winner; Abraka-based retailer wins car
Mr Benjamin Igherighe, a Dangote Cement retailer in Abraka, Delta State has emerged the first grand prize winner of a…
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Chioma Achara celebrates birthday in USA
Chioma Achara celebrated her birthday this month and friends and relatives rallied round her to mark the joyous occasion. Pictures…
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Amara Otele turns one
Amara, daughter of Brother Ayo and Sister Akunna Otele has celebrated her one year birthday. It was an occasion of…
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When National Overseer of RCCG came to Dominion Cathedral
The National Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Joseph O. Obayemi and his wife, on Sunday,…
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Britain to partner Lagos on water transportation, technology, others
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Catriona Laing has said that the United Kingdom would support Lagos State Government…
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The celebrated white wedding of former Miss Adaeze Obi and Nnamdi Umeofia
The weddi ng between former Miss Adaeze Obi, daughter of Executive Vice Chairman/CEO Techno Oil Limited, Mrs. Nkechi Obi and Mr. Nnamdi…
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