A Nigerian-American family medicine physician, author and politician, Dr Austin Orette, has described the action of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as reckless. “There was no reason for such ill-treatment against me” Orette spoke on Sunday at the Asaba Airport shortly after arriving from Abuja. He wants the Federal High Court, Abuja to… Continue reading ORETTE CALLS INEC ACTION RECKLESS, SEEKS N1BN PUNITIVE DAMAGES FROM COMMISSION
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Okpe monarch marks 20th Coronation anniversary
Programme of events for the 20th Anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Orhue 1, Orodje of Okpe Kingdom FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 PRAYER SESSION To be led by Okpe Christian Assembly Venue: Udogun Hall, Orerokpe Time: 11:00 am PRESS BRIEFING BY OKAKURO MIKE AFFE, JP, THE UNU-OKPE OF OKPE KINGDOM Venue: Dafinone Hall, Orodje Palace,… Continue reading Okpe monarch marks 20th Coronation anniversary
NIGERIA CAN GET MORE FROM 5,000MW THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY — ECN
NIGERIA CAN GET MORE FROM 5,000MW THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY — ECN Nigeria can significantly improve electricity access and reduce energy costs by making better use of the power already being generated, rather than relying solely on new generation capacity. Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the ECN, Dr. Mustafa Abdullahi, stated this at a two-day national workshop… Continue reading NIGERIA CAN GET MORE FROM 5,000MW THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY — ECN
NATUFE CAUTIONS TRADITIONAL RULERS OVER ENDORSEMENT OF TINUBU, OBOREVWORI, OTHERS
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
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
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
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
NIGER DELTA FAMILY HONOURS VICTORIA EBIRERI-UNUBREME
NIGER DELTA FAMILY HONOURS VICTORIA EBIRERI-UNUBREME LAUDS HER INESTIMABLE SERVICE TO FAMILY, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, CORPORATE WORLD OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE A noble family in the Niger Delta on Thursday described Mrs. Victoria Enohor Unubreme, as a sharing leader, savvy business woman, honest banker and a devoted mother. .‘’Mrs. Victoria Enohor Unubreme was… Continue reading NIGER DELTA FAMILY HONOURS VICTORIA EBIRERI-UNUBREME
CANAAN LAND GOLF CLUB HOSTS INDEPENDENCE DAY KITTY
CANAAN LAND GOLF CLUB HOSTS INDEPENDENCE DAY KITTY GOLFERS EYE LARGE PRIZE FUND Local, national and international golfers will roll out drums and clink glasses in celebration of the country’s independence anniversary in Delta State. “The high-profile Independence Kitty is to commemorate the birth of a sovereign Nigerian State, strengthen the sense of unity among… Continue reading CANAAN LAND GOLF CLUB HOSTS INDEPENDENCE DAY KITTY