People & Places - Page 18

Paul Biya is well, alive – Cameroonian official

PRESIDENT Paul Biya, 91, is alive, hale and hearty, government sources in Yaoundé said in reaction to the latest rumours about the death of Biya, who has been President since November 1982, when he stepped in after President Ahmadou Ahidjo’s surprise resignation.
October 8, 2024

Soludo sacks MD of State radio/tv stations, appoints non-indigene as replacement, Chuka Nnabuife as MD, Civic and Social Reformation Office

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has sacked the Managing Director of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, Mr. Chido Obidiegwu and appointed his replacement. Governor Soludo in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime said the Governor also approved
September 5, 2024

Mbah Commissions multiple roads in Enugu, renames Abakpa Road after Mike Ejeagha, promises govt’s full responsibility for music legend’s upkeep

Ejeagha: Mbah honoured me, prepared ground for Gwo gwo gwo ngwo trend Governor of Enugu State Mr Peter Mbah with Mike Ejeagha The Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned four newly constructed and reconstructed roads in Abakpa Nike, in Enugu
September 2, 2024

FG, at World Sango Festival grand finale, commits to promoting cultural tourism as sustainable devt tool

The Federal Government (FG) has said that the importance of cultural heritage in shaping national identity and driving sustainable development, cannot be over-emphasized, pointing out that the country’s cultural heritage “isn’t only a source of pride but also a vital component of our creative
August 18, 2024