Greetings. All Protocols Observed. Introduction On behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Okpe Union, I warmly welcome you fellow Okpe sons and daughters, dignitaries, guests and members of the Press to this august event. We are gathered here today, May 16, 2023, at the Headquarters of the Okpe Union to… Continue reading RESTATEMENT OF OKPE DISTINCT ETHNIC NATIONALITY: KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY PROF. O. IGHO NATUFE, PRESIDENT GENERAL, OKPE UNION, ON THE 93RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE OKPE UNION AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE OKPE UNION, 65 MOSHALASHI STREEET, OBALENDE, IKOYI, LAGOS ON MAY 16, 2023
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Okere-Urhobo royal families rebuke Louis Okumagba, seek IGP’s Intervention
Move to prevent monumental communal war between Itsekiri and Urhobo Royal families in Okere-Urhobo have condemned the role of Chief Louis Okumagba in the 30 plots released by the Delta State government to the Olodi, Oki and Ighogbadu families of Warri in the Okere – Urhobo kingdom of Delta State. They described it as… Continue reading Okere-Urhobo royal families rebuke Louis Okumagba, seek IGP’s Intervention
Alhaji Nureni Oluwatoyin Animashaun is dead
Alhaji Nureni Oluwatoyin Animashaun is dead. The top Lagos leader died on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Surulere. He was 76. A totally detribalized Nigerian, Animashaun was known for being outspoken and for not shying away from the truth. Tributes from relatives, friends and neighbours have described him as a straightforward and a deeply committed… Continue reading Alhaji Nureni Oluwatoyin Animashaun is dead
2023 Presidency: South-West opts for Godswill Akpabio
A Yoruba body, South-West Renewal Movement (SWRM), on Sunday threw a surprise by endorsing All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential hopeful, Senator Godswill Akpabio for the 2023 presidency. ‘’Senator Godswill Akpabio has remained the darling of the South-West people. He is a purposeful leader in Nigeria, a veritable model and always thirsty for legacies’’. .The… Continue reading 2023 Presidency: South-West opts for Godswill Akpabio
Northern leaders caution Soyinka on Omisore, APC
Northern leaders caution Soyinka on Omisore, APC Stakeholders in the politics of the North-East geo-political zone on Thursday reacted to the spate of criticisms and outright falsehood against the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, saying it was in bad faith. The leaders described Omisore as a man… Continue reading Northern leaders caution Soyinka on Omisore, APC
SDP suffers defection as Akpoti-Uduaghan, supporters join PDP
SDP suffers defection as Akpoti-Uduaghan, supporters join PDP It is a turning point for Kogi PDP – North Central Leaders Key players in the politics of North Central on Saturday described Kogi State Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the 2019 governorship election, Chief Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as an astute consensus builder, a great mobilizer and… Continue reading SDP suffers defection as Akpoti-Uduaghan, supporters join PDP
‘’Senator Godswill Akpabio believes in the rapid development of the Niger Delta region. Since his appointment, he has been alive to his duty to the people of the Niger Delta region. He has worked assiduously to transform the region. And he has proved his genuine desire to reposition the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)’’
South-South Women laud Akpabio for playing credible role in Nigeria’s development agenda Women in the South-South geo-political zone on Sunday praised Daily Independent Newspaper for taking interest in larger goals, holding a strong view regarding the Niger Delta region and promoting truth. ‘’Journalism is an arduous calling. Daily Independent is an important source of information’’… Continue reading ‘’Senator Godswill Akpabio believes in the rapid development of the Niger Delta region. Since his appointment, he has been alive to his duty to the people of the Niger Delta region. He has worked assiduously to transform the region. And he has proved his genuine desire to reposition the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)’’
Nigeria at 61: State Dirigisme and National Development Planning
Prof. Kalu N. Kalu I will begin by providing some empirical information as a way of creating a more useful backdrop for what will come later. It is my intention, therefore, to draw out the broader contours of these problems, their effects on government, and how they reinforce the states’ inability to meet… Continue reading Nigeria at 61: State Dirigisme and National Development Planning
SERAP asks Lawan, Gbajabiamila to reject Buhari’s fresh request to borrow $4bn, €710m
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to reject the fresh request by President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow $4 billion and €710 million until the publication of details of spending of all loans obtained since… Continue reading SERAP asks Lawan, Gbajabiamila to reject Buhari’s fresh request to borrow $4bn, €710m