We have reasons to celebrate this year’s Democracy Day and reasons to be downcast. We are survivors and this darkness shall also pass. June 12 is a day that the Lord made for us. It was fought for and bled for by our forebears. We should take time to reflect on this day and ask… Continue reading IGNORANCE AND POVERTY: THE PROBLEMS WITH DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
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DIGNITARIES STORM DELTA STATE FOR TUNDE AGANBI’S FINAL RITES
DIGNITARIES STORM DELTA STATE FOR TUNDE AGANBI’S FINAL RITES RELATIVES, CLOSE FRIENDS ARRIVE KOKO A large gathering of dignitaries from the corporate, political, and traditional institutions will on Friday, June 26, 2026 witness the burial and bid final farewell to Elder Emmanuel Tunde Oludewa Aganbi, a man widely recognized for his leadership and his massive… Continue reading DIGNITARIES STORM DELTA STATE FOR TUNDE AGANBI’S FINAL RITES
ORETTE DECRIES UNFAIRNESS IN NDC PRIMARY
A Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirant in Delta South, Dr. Austin Orette, on Sunday decried unfairness in the country’s politics. ‘’The future of Nigeria cannot be built upon a foundation of electoral injustice. Our nation deserves better. Our people deserve better. Democracy deserves better. History will judge us not only by the battles we… Continue reading ORETTE DECRIES UNFAIRNESS IN NDC PRIMARY
OKPE UNION INAUGURATES NEW BOT
The Okpe Union has inaugurated a new board of trustees (BoT). The event was held on Sunday at the Okpe Union headquarters in Lagos, the nation’s commercial capital. Top Okpe leaders, including the President General of Okpe Union, Prof Igho Natufe, attended the inauguration. ‘’We are gathered here today, at the National Headquarters and Registered… Continue reading OKPE UNION INAUGURATES NEW BOT
AKOGATE, CANAANLAND CLUB SUSTAIN PLANS FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
KIDS, PARENTS, OTHERS MEET IN KOKO Preparations for the one-day golf training for kids in Nigeria are in top gear, says Chief Executive Officer of Akogate Group, Hon Felix Aganbi. ‘’This year, 50 children will take part in the golf training scheduled to begin from 7:00am on March 8, 2026, in Koko,… Continue reading AKOGATE, CANAANLAND CLUB SUSTAIN PLANS FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
NIGER DELTA FAMILIES PRAISE VERONICA IKPEERHA EBIRERI
CALL HER ROLE MODEL DESCRIBE VICTOR OKPAKO EBIRERI AS AN EXEMPLARY LEADER 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… Continue reading NIGER DELTA FAMILIES PRAISE VERONICA IKPEERHA EBIRERI
ALL SET FOR ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI’S BURIAL IN LAGOS
Thousands will gather in Lagos on Friday to bid farewell to Madam Elsie Ajayi Ikoli. The woman of courage, good character and wealth died on September 2, 2025 in Lagos. Her funeral activities will begin with Service of Songs and Night of Tributes on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at The Citadel, 274 Kofo Abayomi Street,… Continue reading ALL SET FOR ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI’S BURIAL IN LAGOS
FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MADAM ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI’S PASSING
FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MADAM ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI’S PASSING The Ernest Sissei Ikoli Foundation on Wednesday announced the passing of Madam Elsie Ajayi Ikoli. “Elsie Ajayi Ikoli departed this earth on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in the quiet of her Lagos home — not with fanfare, but with fulfillment. She was 93. A statement… Continue reading FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MADAM ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI’S PASSING
THE PROBLEM WITH NIGERIA BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
Is President Bola Tinubu the cause of Nigeria’s problem? Some time ago, I wrote that I did not endorse Tinubu because he will reduce the misery index of Nigeria. I did not endorse him because he will stop corruption and other ills that plague the Nation. I did not endorse him because he is… Continue reading THE PROBLEM WITH NIGERIA BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
Babachir Lawal fights Yemi Cardoso, says CBN governor don’t have appropriate curriculum vitae and experiences
Babachir Lawal fights Yemi Cardoso, says CBN governor don’t have appropriate curriculum vitae and experiences Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has berated President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr Yemi Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Lawal maintained that Cardoso did not have… Continue reading Babachir Lawal fights Yemi Cardoso, says CBN governor don’t have appropriate curriculum vitae and experiences