June 3, 2017 – Politics Governance

Kelechi Iheanacho can become a star with regular football

June 3, 2017 Admin

Young Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho seems to be surplus to requirements in Manchester. The Citizens boss Pep Guardiola has hardly used the Nigerian international and his agent has now stated that the 20-year-old will be moving on. In fact, the youngster’s agent stated that they are in advanced talks over a move to West Ham, reportedly worth £20million. Iheanacho’s preference is to stay in England and play regularly in the Premier League. He could prove to be a shrewd signing for West Ham. Already in his short City career,…

Nigerian youths behave like tenants in Nigeria – Donald Duke

June 3, 2017 Admin

Former governor of Cross River, Donald Duke has called on Nigerians, especially young people, to play a pivotal role in leadership and governance. Mr. Duke made this call at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders which held on May 30, 2017 at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to him, Nigerians behave like tenants in their country, thereby leaving older politicians and godfathers to take decisions on their behalf. Themed ‘Open Governance: Improving Transparency and Accountability in Government’, the Symposium brings together leaders in politics, business, media, and more…

FG alerts public on outbreak of birdflu in 7 states, FCT

June 3, 2017 Admin

The Federal Government on Friday alerted the public to the outbreak of Avian Influenza or Birdflu in the FCT and seven states of the country. Dr Gideon Mshelbwala, the Director of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development raised the alert at a meeting with state Commissioners of Agriculture in Abuja on Friday. Mshelbwala listed the states affected by the outbreak to include Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Nasarawa, Plateau, FCT and lastly Kaduna, which reported a case in May 30. He said that the disease…

COMFORT EMMANSON & THE TASK BEFORE FESTUS KEYAMO August 13, 2025
By Zik Gbemre This incident that happened between Comfort Emmanson and Akwa Ibom airline staff in Lagos Airport that resulted in aviation scandal is shameful and disgraceful. As said by Oghenetejiri in an on-line statement, “This story is really sad. But who is at fault. Surely we are lawless but in a country with […]
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Suspected Inter-State Child Trafficking Kingpin Arrested In Anambra August 12, 2025
A kingpin suspected to be an inter-state child trafficker has been arrested by the police attached to the Anambra State Police Command. The suspect, Ngozi Muotuanya, 63 years was arrested after an intelligence gathering about her activities The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the arrest in a statement. […]
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Emore Grammar School Old Students Set To Hold Triennial Conference Sept 6 August 12, 2025
By Kelvin Ohoror All is now set for this year’s National Conference of the Emore Grammar School, Oleh Old Students Association (OSA) billed to hold on Saturday 6th September, 2025 at the Golden jubilee Hall within the school compound beginning from 9 am. According to a release signed by Dr. Prosper Ahworegba […]
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RCCG Cleric Arraigned For Alleged Violent Assault In Asaba August 12, 2025
The Asaba Magistrates’ Court has arraigned Pastor Sunday Ogbogho of the Redeemed Christian Church of God for allegedly assaulting journalist Kenneth Orusi with tools including a wheel spanner, causing head injuries in an incident that occurred on July 27, 2025, at No. 5 Elder Ediale Street, off Ibusa Road, Asaba. The charge, recorded under Case […]
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How Chief Audu Ogbeh Died At 78 -Family Reveals August 10, 2025
The family of Chief Audu Ogbeh, former national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP and ex-minister of Agriculture has revealed how their family patriarch died at 78. The Ogbeh family, in a statement said the elder statesman died peacefully on Saturday. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of […]
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My Office, Urhobo Stakeholders Is Working With Military Authorities To Secure Okuama Detained Leaders Release -Sen Dafinone August 10, 2025
The Senator representing Delta Central in the 10th Senate, Senator Ede Dafinone, has assured the Urhobo people that his office and key Urhobo stakeholders are actively engaging with the military authorities to secure the release of Ewu-Okuama leaders who have been in military custody for almost a year. Please correct this paragraph in your […]
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EDEN Lauds Media Role In Promoting Environmental Justice August 10, 2025
By Idibhar Julius /Yenagoa The Deputy Executive Director of Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) and Technical Assistant to Governor Diri on Environment, Comrade Morris Alagoa has expressed appreciation for the media’s critical role in promoting environmental rights and community development. Alagoa emphasized that environmental rights are human rights, citing international instruments such as the […]
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15 Inducted As Enhwe Community Celebrates ‘Ogwere’ Festival August 10, 2025
Fifteen male adults have been inducted into the Edio/Elders Council in ‘Ogwere’ festival held in Enhwe community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. The Ogwere festival is an aged long cultural heritage and tradition of the community where adults migrate to become ‘Elders and Edios’ after a community service of ten […]
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My Being In The Senate Is To Bring Different Approach And Ideas- Senator Dafinone August 9, 2025
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has disclosed thats his mission in the National Assembly is to bring fresh ideas and approaches to governance, rather than simply following the path of his predecessors. He made this known during a courtesy visit by the executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta […]
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Again, Dafinone Returns To Senate 40 Years After With Impactful Leadership August 9, 2025
By Akanimo Sampson, Forty years after the Muhammadu Buhari military coup aborted their tenure in the Senate, the Dafinone has again returned to the Red Chamber of Nigeria’s bicameral Legislature with their trademark impact in public service. Senator Ede Dafinone, is continuing in the legacy of his late father in purposeful leadership, people-centric service, […]
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