RECALLS EFFORTS MADE BY BABANGIDA TO CARVE A ROLE FOR TRADITIONAL RULERS IN THE CONSTITUTION. PRAISES MAKINDE The President General of Okpe Union, Prof Igho Natufe, has described as unfortunate the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and some governors by scores of traditional rulers in Southern Nigeria, including Delta State. ‘’It is ironic… Continue reading NATUFE CAUTIONS TRADITIONAL RULERS OVER ENDORSEMENT OF TINUBU, OBOREVWORI, OTHERS
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THE LAW OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES BY DR. AUSTIN ORETTE
There comes a point in the life of a nation when citizens stop asking whether the government has good intentions and begin asking a much more fundamental question: What are the consequences of the decisions being made in our name? That question is becoming increasingly urgent in Nigeria. The price of petrol is rising. The… Continue reading THE LAW OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES BY DR. AUSTIN ORETTE
ORETTE DECRIES POOR ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, HEALTHCARE DEFICITS
UNFOLDS VISION IN WARRI For the country to realize its quest to eradicate extreme poverty, efforts must be geared towards improving income. ‘’When households are already struggling with high food prices, transportation costs, energy costs, school fees and medical expenses, imposing additional burdens without corresponding improvements in income, productivity and public services can deepen… Continue reading ORETTE DECRIES POOR ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, HEALTHCARE DEFICITS
PRESIDENT TINUBU’S SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO PROF. SHAFFY AMUWO AT 80
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