“We have nothing to fear except fear itself “FDR The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election was an exercise on how to control the people with fear. The party primaries yielded significant victories for political heavyweights alongside massive upsets for several incumbents. In a democratic exercise that was supposed to be peaceful,… Continue reading THE ANATOMY OF FEAR BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
THE NIGERIAN JOURNEY BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
It takes time to form a country. It takes patience and dedication to gradually change attitudes. When people from disparate places and cultures are brought together to form a Country, it is never easy. In the long run, the tears and toil are worth it because the interactions lead to expansion of consciousness which… Continue reading THE NIGERIAN JOURNEY BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
EMMANUEL TUNDE AGANBI, CANAAN LAND GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY CLUB BOT MEMBER, DIES AT 73
A respected trustee of the Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club, Elder Emmanuel Tunde Oludewa Aganbi, has passed away. Elder Emmanuel Tunde Aganbi died on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Abuja at the age of 73. In a statement issued on Monday in Koko, the family of Stephen Aganbi described Tunde Aganbi’s passing… Continue reading EMMANUEL TUNDE AGANBI, CANAAN LAND GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY CLUB BOT MEMBER, DIES AT 73
AKPEDERIN SPEAKS ON HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BID
LAYS OUT HIS AGENDA PROMISES TO MAKE OKPE/SAPELE/UVWIE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY MORE PROSPEROUS Prominent Delta lawyer and politician, Kingsley Akpederin, has attributed his House of Representatives bid to the decision of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) stakeholders in Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency and the need for the party to put forward its best in the 2027 elections. ‘’Politics… Continue reading AKPEDERIN SPEAKS ON HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BID
CARTER, IDDO AND THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGES: JULIUS BERGER TACKLES YEARS OF SEVERE STRUCTURAL DETERIORATION
Top-notch engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC is leading an extensive bridge rehabilitation programme in Lagos State, following its engagement by the Federal Ministry of Works in 2023. The assignment is designed to address years of severe structural deterioration in the critical infrastructures. Construction works commenced in January 2024, targeting four key transport… Continue reading CARTER, IDDO AND THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGES: JULIUS BERGER TACKLES YEARS OF SEVERE STRUCTURAL DETERIORATION
EMMANUEL TUNDE AGANBI, CANAAN LAND GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY CLUB BOT MEMBER, DIES AT 73
A respected trustee of the Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club, Elder Emmanuel Tunde Oludewa Aganbi, has passed away. Elder Emmanuel Tunde Aganbi died on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Abuja at the age of 73. In a statement issued on Thursday in Koko, the family of Stephen Aganbi described his passing as… Continue reading EMMANUEL TUNDE AGANBI, CANAAN LAND GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY CLUB BOT MEMBER, DIES AT 73
SAPELE STATE CONSTITUENCY: MY CHANCES ARE BRIGHT – KINGSLEY AKPEDERIN
Delta lawyer, Kingsley Akpederin, on Wednesday formally declared his intention to run for the Sapele State Constituency election in 2027, saying he has a bright chance of winning the House of Assembly election. “The advantage I have over my rivals is that I have more experience in grassroots mobilization and reach. I… Continue reading SAPELE STATE CONSTITUENCY: MY CHANCES ARE BRIGHT – KINGSLEY AKPEDERIN
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NIGERIA AND THE UNITED STATES BY DR. AUSTIN ORETTE
The America we admire today is the result of the character and work of great men. They were not great because they engaged in primitive acquisitions. They were great because they articulated a clear vision and created the greatest country in the world. Perfidy was not their mission. The greatest in my mind… Continue reading DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NIGERIA AND THE UNITED STATES BY DR. AUSTIN ORETTE
THE PROBLEM WITH NIGERIA BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
THE PROBLEM WITH NIGERIA BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE I want to live in a country where there is fiscal probity and justice. I want to be sure that the tax that comes from liquor is not used to pay those who will burn places where beer is sold. Why is Abuja so opulent? What… Continue reading THE PROBLEM WITH NIGERIA BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
Protest Rocks APC Primary in Apa/Agatu as Constituents Demand Zoning Compliance
Men, women, and youths of Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency staged a protest today, disrupting the nationwide APC House of Representatives primary over alleged incessant attacks by herders and demands for zoning compliance. The protesters, who turned out in large numbers, insisted that the primary would not go ahead as scheduled. They said repeated appeals… Continue reading Protest Rocks APC Primary in Apa/Agatu as Constituents Demand Zoning Compliance