I warmly congratulate my dear friend, Prof. Shaffy Adeniyi Amuwo, on his 80th birthday today. Prof. Amuwo is a scholar, a patriot, and a man of deep convictions. Over the years, I have come to value his wisdom, his commitment to public service and democracy, and his unwavering love for Lagos and Nigeria. … Continue reading PRESIDENT TINUBU’S SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO PROF. SHAFFY AMUWO AT 80
SANWO-OLU TO OPPOSITION: “PUT FORWARD CREDIBLE IDEAS THAT CAN COMPETE WITH OURS…”
PRESS RELEASE SANWO-OLU TO OPPOSITION: “PUT FORWARD CREDIBLE IDEAS THAT CAN COMPETE WITH OURS…” •Says Lagos spirit has driven democracy, governance, development •Yoruba Tennis Club reaffirms commitment to heritage, excellence at centenary anniversary The Governor of Lagos State has challenged opposition parties to put forward credible ideas that are able to compete… Continue reading SANWO-OLU TO OPPOSITION: “PUT FORWARD CREDIBLE IDEAS THAT CAN COMPETE WITH OURS…”
TRADITIONAL RULERSHIP AND POLITICS: NEUTRALITY OR PARTISANSHIP BY PROF IGHO NATUFE
TRADITIONAL RULERSHIP AND POLITICS: NEUTRALITY OR PARTISANSHIP BY PROF IGHO NATUFE As has been argued elsewhere, traditional rulership is incongruous with a republican political system. The search for a role for traditional rulers in the governance of Nigeria has been elusive, notwithstanding the promises of each succeeding government – civilian and military – to carve… Continue reading TRADITIONAL RULERSHIP AND POLITICS: NEUTRALITY OR PARTISANSHIP BY PROF IGHO NATUFE
Julius Berger trees drive ecosystem recovery in Rivers, FCT
One year after planting 5,000 indigenous trees in Rivers State and the FCT, the leading engineering and Construction Company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, report a 95 per cent survival rate and notable signs of ecological recovery, highlighting the growing impact of nature-based solutions on climate resilience and community livelihoods.… Continue reading Julius Berger trees drive ecosystem recovery in Rivers, FCT
Beyond the Dance: Lessons from Osun 2026 for Nigeria 2027
By Prof. M.K. Othman I have been itching to write about the 2026 Osun gubernatorial election. Still, work pressure, political sensitivity, and the Nigerian tendency to condemn people based on their names, ethnicity, religion, etc., kept me from writing until the desire became irresistible. When the campaign for the Osun election was at its… Continue reading Beyond the Dance: Lessons from Osun 2026 for Nigeria 2027
DELTA FAMILIES DESCRIBE VICTOR OKPAKO EBIRERI AS AN EXEMPLARY LEADER
The Ajamikarawa, Egbeku, Ugbimidaka-Elume, Eku, Okpara Waterside and Kokori families have celebrated the late Sapele lawyer, public administrator and businessman, Barrister Victor Okpako Ebireri for his firmness and good actions. The former staff of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) died on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. They described Victor Okpako Ebireri as… Continue reading DELTA FAMILIES DESCRIBE VICTOR OKPAKO EBIRERI AS AN EXEMPLARY LEADER
NIGER DELTA FAMILIES PRAISE VERONICA IKPEERHA EBIRERI
Two established families in the Niger Delta Region on Thursday heaped praise on the Late Chief Executive Officer of Oghene Ochuko Motors, Chief Veronica Ikpeerha Ebireri. They described her as a woman of great personal integrity, courage, good character and wealth. ‘’History has been good to Chief Veronica Ikpeerha Ebireri. The Niger Delta people,… Continue reading NIGER DELTA FAMILIES PRAISE VERONICA IKPEERHA EBIRERI
SERAP gives INEC 7 days to account for ₦126bn ‘diverted electoral funds’ or face legal action
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to “account for over ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations but allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for.” The funds relate to the procurement of ballot boxes, electoral… Continue reading SERAP gives INEC 7 days to account for ₦126bn ‘diverted electoral funds’ or face legal action
Orette remains Delta South ADC candidate – Campaign Organization
Austin Orette Campaign Organization on Sunday reacted to the omission of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Delta South candidate from the final list of candidates nominated by political parties to contest the 2027 senatorial elections across the 109 senatorial districts in Nigeria ‘’Dr. Austin Orette is the rightful candidate for the Delta South senatorial… Continue reading Orette remains Delta South ADC candidate – Campaign Organization
DELTA FAMILIES DESCRIBE VICTOR OKPAKO EBIRERI AS AN EXEMPLARY LEADER
The Ajamikarawa, Egbeku, Ugbimidaka-Elume, Eku, Okpara Waterside and Kokori families have celebrated the late Sapele lawyer, public administrator and businessman, Barrister Victor Okpako Ebireri for his firmness and good actions. The former staff of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) died on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. They described Victor Okpako Ebireri as… Continue reading DELTA FAMILIES DESCRIBE VICTOR OKPAKO EBIRERI AS AN EXEMPLARY LEADER