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Soludo's Exco Member Launches Musical Album(DIS NAIJA) . NKIRU NWAGBO AWKA Mr. Shedrack Nnanna,  popularly known as SheddyJoe De Entertainer, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo on Events and Protocol on over the weekend  launched his maiden eight- track music Album ‘Dis Naija’ with Soludo saying that his administration will support the entertainment industry. The governor who  described SheddyJoe De Entertainer as a bundle of talent who had done well for himself and contributed constructively to his administration while  unveilling  the album said he was impressed by the songs, their messages and stage performance of the artiste. He, there and then gave SheddyJoe an automatic slot to perform when the Solution Fun City and New Government House which were at advanced stages are inaugurated. He said: “SheddyJoe was not just living his dream or entertaining his audience but serving as inspiration to others and contributing to the growth o...

  Soludo sets to create 5000 jobs through plastic recycling .  NKIRU NWAGBO. Awka The Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Felix Odimegwu, Thursday, said the State government was poised to create over 5000 jobs through waste and plastic recycling. Odimegwu, who stated this at Awka, the State capital at second edition of Anambra community Plastic Waste Recycling Challenge organised by the ministry in collaboration with Anambra State Waste Recyclers Association (ASWRA), added that governor Chukwuma Soludo's led administration would recover 100,000 tonnes of plastic waste in 2024. According to him, the State would through waste recycling sanitise and reclaim the environment from erosion and other ecological challenges threatening the human existence through collaborative efforts of individuals, communities, schools, businesses, institutions, among others. In his words "This challenge will once again engage our 179 communities in a spirited competition to see the communi...

  Basorge, Alibaba major inspiration to my entertainment dreams…‘SheddyJoe De Entertainer’’ By Nkiru Nwagbo Shedrack Nnanna popularly known as ‘SheddyJoe De Entertainer' says his venture into music and entertainment industry is to be an inspiration to teeming talented artistes who are not bold enough to pursue the dreams Southeast. SheddyJoe De Entertainer who was speaking on Sunday ahead of the launch of his 8-track album entitled ‘This Naija’ on June 29 said going into music was a dream come through for him. He is a standup comedian, master of ceremonies, musicians, civil servant and presently Senior Special Assistant to Gov Chukwuma Soludo on Events and Protocol. SheddyJoe De Entertainer said he joined the entertainment industry in the early 2000s after his national youth service but abandoned it to satisfy the wish of his father who wanted him to join the civil service. Anaku born artiste from Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra said he left Lagos in 2006 to join the stat...

  Anambra Speaker Charges Leaders To Serve With Fear Of God. By Nkiru Nwagbo. Awka  The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly,Rt.Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has called on leaders at different levels to serve with uttermost sense of responsibility and fear of God irrespective of their religious affiliations. Felicitating Muslims on behalf of the State Legislature as they celebrate the feast of Eid-El-Kabir,Rt.Hon.Udeze stressed the need for peace and tolerance to thrive among members of diverse religious bodies in the country in order to achieve sustainable peace and development. The Speaker urged Nigerians especially Muslims to seize the opportunity of the Eid-El-Kabir celebration to pray for the corporate existence of different tribes in the country, adding that with collective prayer, most of the ethnic, socio-economic and other challenges confronting the Nation will be addressed. He commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for providing an enabling environment for the Muslims in t...

  The man who saw tomorrow. C.DON ADINUBA. IHIALA & THE CAMPAIGN FOR NEW STATES Presentation by C. Don Adinuba to the Ihiala Progress Union Summit held on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at IPU Hall, Ihiala.   I feel privileged to be among those invited by the leadership of the Ihiala Progress Union to address the generality of our people on the campaign for at least one new state to be created in the Southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria. I am really honoured.   Advocates of a new state want an Orlu State which will be known as either Njaba State or Urashi State. The envisaged state will compromise the present Orlu senatorial zone in Imo State plus the present Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. This means that the creation of the state will entail a boundary adjustment. The very nature of boundary adjustment makes the campaign of an Orlu State which will include Ihiala exceedingly difficult.   The truth is that it is unlikely any of the 40 requests for new...

  Trees Are Fundamental To Wildlife And Economy - Odimegwu  By Nkiru Nwagbo,  Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Engineer Felix Odimegwu has affirmed that trees are fundamental to wildlife and our economy, as every element of nature plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem, but none is more vital than the tree. The Commissioner stated this on Monday during the launching of Anambra State tree planting and urban forest action in Awka, the state capital. According to the Commissioner, "Trees are indispensable for the survival of all living beings.Thryy are the lungs of the Earth, serving as natural air filters and essential sources of oxygen. They act as natural air conditioners, providing habitat and protection for a multitude of species, including humans. "They provide fruits that feed humans, animals, and birds and are the primary source of raw materials for the paper and lumber industries. Additionally, they offer refuge and play areas fo...

Boni Madubunyi (1933-2024), MFR: Embodiment of Success and Humility   By C. Don Adinuba Despite founding Nigeria’s most successful hydrocarbon geophysical consulting firm and contributing significantly to the development of the oil and gas sector, Boniface Madubunyi, who died at 90 on May 13th in London, was practically unknown to the Nigerian public. That’s the way he wanted it. Very few persons anywhere can be so successful and yet so self-effacing, almost monastic in their lifestyle. Madubunyi, an engineer trained at the University of Manchester in the early 1960s who was given the Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) national honour under the President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, set up a geophysical firm, Mabon Geophysical Surveys Ltd, that competes effectively with Western ones. Statoil of Norway, now Equinor, Shell, and Chevron to name and some others invested in Nigeria’s offshore in 1992 based on data and analyses from Mabon. Madubunyi was the first Nigerian person t...

  Unveiling the Power of Thin Films: Revolutionizing Semiconductor Technology for a Smarter Future - Asishana Onivefu Nkiru Nwagbo Awka Semiconductors have fundamentally transformed the world, powering advancements in electronics, automotive technology, medical equipment, security systems, and numerous other smart devices. One of the critical components in the fabrication of semiconductor devices is the thin film. These films are integral to a wide array of industrial applications, including solar cells, transistors, sensors, LEDs, contact metallization, and more. Their role is indispensable in ensuring the efficiency and functionality of modern electronic devices. Thin films are composed of one or more layers and play a pivotal role in semiconductor device fabrication. We found out that a Nigerian, Asishana, who is a researcher at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Delaware, is making significant strides in this field. His work focuses on the passiva...