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Month: March 2024

  • Easter: Enugu CP urges residents to celebrate responsibly, report suspected criminals

    Easter: Enugu CP urges residents to celebrate responsibly, report suspected criminals

     

    By Flowerbudnews
    The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, has urged resident to celebrate Easter responsibly in peace and love as exemplified by Jesus Christ.

    The commissioner also urged residents to report suspected criminals and their activities to the nearest police station or personnel this festive period.

    This is contained in an Easter message issued on his behalf by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Friday in Enugu.

    He also assured adequate security, adding that he had ordered Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Heads of Tactical and Operational Squads of Enugu State Police Command to deploy all the intelligence and operational resources at their disposal.

    According to him, I have order them to dominate, and ensure visibility patrols and crime prevention in their areas of responsibility.

    “I congratulate the good people of Enugu State at home and abroad, as they join other Christians in the world to celebrate this year’s Easter, which marks the crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    “I assure them of adequate security before, during, and after the period of the celebration.

    “Christ’s voluntary sacrifice of his life for the salvation of man as an act of love is worthy of emulation.

    “I enjoin residents of Enugu State to continue to be law-abiding, vigilant, and promptly report suspected criminals and their activities to the nearest police station, or alternatively, call 08098880172 or 08086671202 or send emails to infoenugupolice@gmail.com,” he said.

  • Ede Poly Rector Felicitates With Christians On Easter

    Ede Poly Rector Felicitates With Christians On Easter

    FELICITATION!!!!

     

    On behalf of the Management, Staff and the entire Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, I, Engr. Dr. Man Yahaya Sani, the Rector of the citadel, hereby rejoice with Christian faithful in the Polytechnic community, on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration, in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

     

    This is indeed another special occasion for all Christians to take a moment out for sober reflection on the teachings and enviable figure of Jesus Christ as a compass for direction, beyond the inherent merriment of the season.

     

    May the blessings of the moment illuminate our ways and grant us abundant peace and all round advancement.

     

    As we celebrate, let’s all continue to be patriotic and pray for the country and our leaders as well, with strong belief in the present administration at the centre to change the old economic order for the prosperity of all.

     

    Lastly, may I also express my sincere appreciation to all members of Staff for your total dedication to duty and steadfastness inspite of array of challenges presently facing our nation, I really salute your courage.

     

    Happy Easter!

     

    E-signed

     

    Sola Lawal, mnipr

     

    Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer.

  • Designing Sustainable Landscape Hotels: Innovations and Trends

    Designing Sustainable Landscape Hotels: Innovations and Trends

    Introduction

    The world of business travel is undergoing a major transformation, driven by rapid advancements in technology and changing workplace dynamics. As remote work and global collaborations become more common, the demand for more efficient, flexible, and innovative travel solutions is higher than ever. This article explores how cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing the way professionals conduct business while on the move, creating new opportunities and challenges in the travel industry.

    The Rise of Remote Work and Its Impact on Business Travel

    The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote work, with many companies now embracing hybrid or fully remote models. As a result, traditional business travel is evolving.

    Companies are seeking alternatives to frequent in-person meetings, and many have adopted video conferencing tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. However, as borders reopen, there’s still a strong demand for face-to-face interactions, particularly for relationship building and high-stakes negotiations.

    The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Business Travel

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in streamlining the travel experience for business professionals. AI-powered apps like TripActions and Lola.com help travelers book flights, accommodation, and transportation, optimizing routes and costs based on individual preferences and business policies. Chatbots and virtual assistants also enhance customer service by providing real-time support and managing itineraries.

    Moreover, AI is improving travel security. Advanced facial recognition technologies are speeding up airport check-ins and boarding processes, while predictive algorithms help airlines and hotels forecast demand, reduce overbooking, and enhance the overall customer experience.

    Virtual and Augmented Reality: Redefining Business Meetings

    • One of the most exciting innovations in the business travel space is the rise of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
    • These technologies are transforming how business meetings are conducted.
    • While video conferencing has become the norm, VR and AR take it a step further by offering immersive virtual meetings that make participants feel as though they are in the same room, regardless of their physical location.

    Companies like Spatial and Oculus are developing tools that allow teams to collaborate in a shared virtual environment, reducing the need for frequent travel. While these technologies won’t fully replace in-person interactions, they offer a cost-effective solution for certain types of meetings.

    Sustainable Travel: Innovations in Reducing Carbon Footprints

    Sustainability is becoming a key concern for both companies and employees. The travel industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, and business travelers are now looking for more eco-friendly options. Innovations such as carbon offset programs, electric aircraft, and alternative fuels are gaining traction in the effort to reduce the carbon footprint of business travel.

    In response, companies are incorporating sustainability into their travel policies. Apps like Thrust Carbon calculate the environmental impact of flights and help organizations make greener travel choices, such as opting for direct flights, using eco-friendly transportation, or staying at green-certified hotels.

    The Future of Business Travel: Autonomous Vehicles and Hyperloop

    Looking ahead, the future of business travel could be shaped by revolutionary technologies like autonomous vehicles and the Hyperloop. Autonomous cars promise to make road travel more efficient and productive, as professionals will be able to focus on work rather than driving. Companies like Tesla, Waymo, and Uber are investing heavily in self-driving technology, which could dramatically change the way we travel for business.

    Meanwhile, the Hyperloop—a proposed high-speed transportation system that uses vacuum tubes to transport passengers at speeds of up to 760 miles per hour—could drastically reduce travel times between major business hubs. If realized, this technology could make it possible to travel between cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco in under 30 minutes, making long-distance business travel more accessible and efficient.

    Conclusion

    Technology is transforming every aspect of business travel, from how we plan trips to how we conduct meetings on the go. With AI, VR, and sustainability initiatives leading the way, the future of business travel is set to become more efficient, flexible, and environmentally friendly. As these innovations continue to evolve, companies must adapt to the changing landscape, finding ways to leverage technology to enhance productivity and reduce costs without compromising the quality of human interaction.

  • World Theatre Day: Ministry celebrates cosmopolitan nature of Lagos in theatrical performances

    World Theatre Day: Ministry celebrates cosmopolitan nature of Lagos in theatrical performances

    By Taiye Olayemi

    The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture on Wednesday celebrated the cosmopolitan nature of the state with display of various theatrical performances, dances and music, in commemoration of the 2024 World Theatre Day.
    The theme for this year’s commemoration of the Day is “Theatre and Culture of Peace”.
    The event held at Alliance Française in lkoyi, featured performances cutting across different ethnic groups represented in the state.
    The Saxophone Hub, a troupe of dancers, presented instrumental performance of late Victor Uwaifor’s “Joromi”, late Victor Olaiya’s “Omo Pupa” and Simi’s “Duduke”.
    Also, Segun Afefila’s Crown Troupe of Africa rendered a play sensitising Nigerians on the need to contribute their quota in cushioning the current hardship in the country.
    Abiodun Oke, a percussionist, popularly known as “Wura Samba, displayed a high level of creativity with his traditionally built Samba drum.
    Another group called “Dance Na The Main Thing” (DNMT) gave another beautiful dance performance.
    The Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture showcased a playlet entitled “Oshodi”, highlighting Oshodi as a place of movement, prosperity and adversity.
    The Lagos transportation system of “Danfo” was also celebrated.
    Queens and Kings Theatre Academy and Sage were among other groups that performed.
    Earlier, Mr Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu On Tourism, Arts and Culture, expressed delight that the younger generation of artistes were carried along in the development of arts and culture.
    Aregbe appreciated Gov. Sanwo-Olu for always supporting the sector.
    Also, Mr Solomon Bonu, Chairman, Lagos State House Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture, assured all stakeholders of his full commitment to developing the industry. (NAN) (nannews.ng)

  • 170 cases of electrical installation vandalism reported in S/East – EEDC

    170 cases of electrical installation vandalism reported in S/East – EEDC

    By Flowerbudnews
    The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says at least
    170 incidents/cases of electrical installation vandalism have been reported within two years and two months in the South-East.

     

    The company also said that about 135 suspected vandals arrested and handed over to the police at different stations, out of which over 100 have been charged to court from January 2022 till date.

     

    This development was made known by the Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, in a statement on Thursday.

    Ezeh noted that last week, a couple identified as Mr and Mrs Ebuka Umeh were arrested by members of Isuorji community neighborhood security in Orlu, Imo State, when Umeh’s wife was attempting to pick the vandalized items from a distribution substation with their motorcycle.

    He said that it was gathered that the couple attacked the EEDC substation for three days.

    According to him, in his confessional statement, Umeh (the husband) testified that the vandalized items were sold to scrap dealers.


    “The suspects were handed over to Orlu Police Division for proper investigation, while effort is on to arrest the scrap dealers,” he said.

     

    Ezeh noted that recently a vandal suspect identified as Chukwuebuka Ezike who hails from Umunachi in Orsu Local Government Area, Imo State was arrested by Umuezinachi community neighborhood watch while he was cutting aluminum conductor around Orie Uguiri Market.

    “At Amachi-Izhia, Ebonyi State, Joseph Ajagbo was arrested by members of the Electricity Committee for vandalizing nine spans of aluminum conductors in their community, while two of his gang members escaped.

    “The suspects have been handed over to the respective Police formations for proper investigation and possible prosecution,” he said.

     

    Ezeh lamented the spate of vandalism in the EEDC network in the South-East, adding that it was a major challenge negatively impacting the smooth operations of the company.

     

    He stressed that the company would not relent in its resolve to prosecute these arrested suspects and go all out to fish out receivers of these vandalized items as they remained the motivation for the vandals.

     

    The EEDC spokesman noted that it had become difficult for the organization to fund the restoration of vandalized infrastructure, and that “the development is affecting service delivery to customers.”

    Ezeh appreciated the various communities that had committed to joining hands with EEDC to contain activities of vandals and called on others to do the same because once these electricity infrastructures are attacked; customers would be subjected to blackout for a while.

    “Customers are therefore advised to be vigilant and not allow these installations within their neighborhood to be vandalized, as they will be inconvenienced once this happens,” he added.

  • Leadership tussle: ALGON BoT decries Kolade Alabi’s move to act against court order

    Leadership tussle: ALGON BoT decries Kolade Alabi’s move to act against court order

    Flowerbudnews

    The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Association of Local Government in Nigeria (ALGON), on Thursday, decried the move by Mr Kolade Alabi, Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, to act in disregard to pending court case.

    The Chairman of ALGON BoT, Mr Shaban Shuaibu, made the condemnation at a press briefing in Abuja.

    “it has come to our attention that one Mr. Alabi Kolade David, the Chairman of Bariga Development Area, who had falsely assumed the position of National President of ALGON for the past four years ago; has been holding meetings with some five Local Government Council chairmen from across the country.”

    (Some members of the Board of Trustees of the Association of Local Government in Nigeria (ALGON) during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja)

    Shuaibu said his aim was to “legitimise” his further stay in office or to wrongly and unconstitutional install another person as a surrogate just as he had done for a while.

    “ALGON, comprising 774 Local Governments in Nigeria, is an integral institution enshrined in Section 8 of the 1999 Constitution, with further reinforcement in Article 4 of the ALGON Acts which clearly show that Bariga Development Area is not part of the 774 Local Governments.

    “First and foremost, it is instructive to let the public know that, since Mr Alabi’s wrongful claim to the office of the presidency, ALGON has been emersed in series of court cases.

    “Thus, any activity carried out by any of the parties in the name of ALGON until the final determination of the cases, is null and void,” Shuaibu.

    According to him, in the interim, the BoT is mandated to hold and carry out all responsibilities and oversees the affairs of ALGON.

    “It is also enshrined in the ALGON constitution that the registered board of trustees are charged to conduct elections into leadership within the shortest period possible.

    “It is crucial to highlight that legal recourse has been sought at a Federal High Court in Abuja to address this grievous situation.

    “The court’s judgment is being awaited and as the registered trustees of ALGON, we will continue to safeguard our constitutional responsibilities while awaiting pronouncement of the court,” he said.

    The chairman, who urged all stakeholders to remain vigilant and steadfast in upholding the sanctity of the democratic processes, said ALGON, as a vital component of governance structure, must operate within the confines of the law, with leadership duly elected from the grassroots level.

    “Let it be known that any attempts to subvert the principles of democracy will be met with resolute action, as we remain committed to upholding the rule of law and preserving the integrity of our democratic institutions,” he added.

    Shuaibu, therefore, called on the inspector-general of police, the director-general of Department of State Service and other security agencies to call Alabi to order to avoid heating up the polity.

    It would be recalled that that the suit, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1609/2023 currently before Justice Inyang Ekwo, had been adjourned until April 30 for judgement.

  • NUJ inaugurates executives of new Corporate Online Chapel in Enugu

    NUJ inaugurates executives of new Corporate Online Chapel in Enugu

    By Flowerbudnews

    The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has inaugurated executive members of a new chapel, Corporate Online Chapel, bringing to Eleven (11) the number of chapels in the NUJ Enugu State Council.

    Performing the inauguration of the executive members of the new chapel on Thursday in Enugu, the Chairman of NUJ Enugu State Council, Chief Sam Udekwe, urged the new executive members to carry all members of the chapel along.

    Udekwe advised them to ensure that the members of the chapel comply with truth and objectivity, which the council believes in as members of journalism profession.

    He said, “This chapel will continue to grow. This is a very promising chapel. You have your council membership now, I want to assure you that more members will continue to come.

    “You know what it takes to be qualified to be a member. It is not opened to just anybody. It is not opened to all bloggers, that is why we say it is Corporate Online Chapel. It is for online practitioners that are journalists.

    “There are online publishers that are not journalists. So we want you to make a difference and show the society that there are online practitioners, the ones that are members of NUJ,” he said.

    He charged the executives to take care of their members in line with the tenets of the NUJ profession, adding “you must strive to maintain peace between yourself and other members of the NUJ council”.

    Responding, the Chairman of the new Corporate Online Chapel, Chief Clinton Umeh, thanked the National President of the NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo, for the approval granted for the creation of the new chapel.

    Umeh assured that members of the chapel would live up to expectations, adding: “We will work in accordance with what the NUJ Constitution says.”

    The newly inaugurated executive members included: Sir Jonathan Ikechukwu (First News) as Vice-Chairman and Chief Odomero Igbodo, (Dome TV) as Secretary,

    Others are: Sir Christian Nwangene (Aproko Republic) as Assistant Secretary; Dame Maureen Ikpeama,(Newsline Global) as Treasurer; Dr Sebastine Okafor, (Journalist 101) as Internal Auditor, and Mr Emmanuel Terwase (Afriquecast) as Financial Secretary among others.

    The event was witnessed by the Vice Chairman of NUJ, Amb. Regis Anikworji as well as the Secretary of the Council Dame Ifeoma Amuta, among other members.

  • Nigerian playwright, Wole Oguntokun is dead

    Nigerian playwright, Wole Oguntokun is dead

    Popular Nigerian playwright and theatre director, Wole Oguntokun is dead.

     

    Oguntokun, who was also a lawyer, passed away at the age of 56 on Wednesday.

    Film director, Kayode Peters, shared the news on his Instagram page Thursday afternoon.

    The post read, “I remember that year. I was just cutting my teeth as a professional theatre director. Your search for a director for your script brought you to the University of Lagos and I was your obvious choice

     

    “I directed your first-ever performance story ‘Who is Afraid of Wole Soyinka’ at various theatres including The prestigious Muson Centre which was graced by the great @wolesoyinkaofficial himself

     

    “Some months later, we started DBN TV’s first comedy series ‘Crossworld Blues’ which you produced and I directed.

     

    “You moved to Canada and never stopped encouraging me to follow suit. I lost a friend, a thespian all through and through, a great mind, a writer so gifted, so loved. Nigeria just lost one of her brightest and bravest

     

    “Is it a coincidence that you chose to leave on the day the world celebrated World Theatre Day?

     

    “This hurts so bad Wole. Laspapi, our own ojojo. I will miss you so so much. Thank you for trusting me with your work. A good man is gone. Rest well my friend, my brother Wole Oguntokun @laspapi”

     

    Born on July 15, 1967, late Wole Oguntokun held a position as a board member of Theaturtle, a Canadian theater company.

    Having graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, he was involved in the production and writing of the TV sitcoms ‘Crossworld Blues’ aired on DBN TV in 1999 and ‘Living Free’ on MBI television in 2002.

  • Finally, DSS allows doctor examine Nnamdi Kanu

    Finally, DSS allows doctor examine Nnamdi Kanu

    After much back and forth, an independent medical doctor on Thursday examined Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

     

    Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, said the doctor was competent and was personally chosen by the IPOB leader.

     

    Ejimakor disclosed this after leading the legal team on a routine meeting with Kanu at the facility of the Department of State Services, DSS.

     

    Posting on X, Ejimakor wrote: “The jinx is finally broken. Today, a very competent doctor, personally chosen by Onyendu #MNK, met & examined him.

     

    “It wasn’t easy, counting from last year when this should’ve happened. The indomitable #MnkLegalTeam also met with MNK today. It’s tough but we must not relent.”

     

    In the past, Ejimakor had accused DSS operatives of refusing to allow Kanu access to an independent medical practitioner.

     

    During his last court outing, the IPOB leader said he is suffering from congestive cancer, adding that the DSS are not taking his health condition seriously.

     

    Kanu said: “The Court is entitled to change its mind. They will change their mind. My right must be respected. My right to fair hearing must be respected.

     

    “I have congestive heart failure. Basically they want to keep me alive so that when they calculate that I’m about to give up, that my heart is about to pack up, they’ll now say ‘go.”