By Sunny Awhefeada Elementary social studies taught us that the essence of government was the welfare and security of the people. Government is that entity to whom the people surrender their freedom in exchange for protection. Before Western political thought birthed social contract as a concept, Africans if not people everywhere, had lived in organized societies and their lives were regulated, functional and fulfilled. People everywhere had their lore and mores before the imperial intrusion. The presence of an African civilization thousands of years ago attests to the socio-economic cum…
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Anniversary: Revelation Bank Has Created An Enabling Environment Through Soft Loans-CEO
The Managing Director and CEO of Revelation Microfinance bank, Mr Okhimamhe Patrick, has revealed that the financial institution has created an enabling environment by granting her customers soft loans to aid their various businesses. Mr Patrick made this revelations in a event to make the one year existence of the microfinance bank since it’s establishment in Ughelli, Delta State. He said, “In our one year of existence, we have given hundreds of millions of loan to people around, we have aided businesses, we have ensure that we are very…
Read MoreDelta Police, Detains Vigilante Members Over Allege Extra Judicial Killing In Ughelli South
Police officers attached to Ughelli Area Command, recently detained members of Ovwor vigilante group of Nigeria, VGN, over an alleged extra judicial killing of a yet to be identified young man in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the vigilantes had chased the unarmed deceased and his friend over their refusal stop as led to the gunning down of one of them while the other escaped. A source disclosed that the deceased and his friend were coming from an unknown…
Read MoreCar Battery Theft On The Rise As Security Agents Fall Victim In Ughelli North
THE parish priest of Assumption Catholic Church, Ekiugbo-Ughelli, has called for more security beef up around vehicles at worship centers and other places over the increasing rate of car battery theft in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. He made this call while reacting to the stealing of over ten vehicles batteries parked at Ekiugbo primary school premises during Sunday worship. According to the cleric, “On Sunday, while the Holy Mass was on at the Assumption Catholic Church Ekiugbo, the criminal broke into cars parked and carted away…
Read MoreCODAF Questions Ughelli North Newly Inaugurated Flood Committee In Ughelli North Without Security Inclusion
THE executive director of Community Development Advocacy Foundation, CODAF, Mr Benin Richard,has called on Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo to review the newly inaugurated flood committee as he questioned the non inclusion of security measures towards flood victims. He made this call while reacting to the recent inauguration of flood committee members set up by the council Chairman without the inclusion of security measures. According to him, “I commend your swift action in inaugurating a flood control committee to address the perennial flood issues in our…
Read MoreEdo Decides: Security Agents Arrest Political Thugs With Guns
Ahead of the commencement of the Edo State governorship election, the Nigerian Police on election duty have arrested suspected political thugs with of guns and ammunition. The arrest was made known by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on September 21, 2024. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, the suspects were arrested in overnight at Igara Akoko, Edo. The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to curb electoral violence in Edo State with the arrest of two…
Read MoreSuspension Of Two Councilors In Isoko South Remains -House Leader
….it is not my problem-Hon Obeuwou Sixty-three days after they were sworn-in as councillors, the Isoko South Legislative Arm, led by Rt. Hon. Abizire Bright Olokor, has suspend the councilors representing Oleh Ward 1B, and Olomoro Ward 6A, over alleged Gross Misconduct and violation of the House rules in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. Their suspension was confirmed by the Leader of the Legislative Arm, when contacted by Politicsgovernance.com and they have been referred to the disciplinary committee. According to source, Hon Onoriode Obeuwou…
Read MoreFed.Min Of Women Affairs In Allege N2billion Scandal
…..Civil Society Organisations Ask court to compel Women Affairs Minister to account for $100M World Bank Intervention Funds for Nigerian Women The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Ken Ohanenye, is again in the eyes of the storm as she was accused of siphoning N2billion meant for the empowerment of the women in the country. Already, a group, identified as Concerned Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has dragged Ohanenye and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to an Enugu High Court, seeking an order of the court compelling…
Read MoreMedia Publicity Is Not Free, The Unseen Expenses Of Online Media -Otiti
The notion that media publicity is free is a misconception that needs to be addressed. Behind the scenes, online media platforms incur significant expenses to maintain their operations. Website renewals, often paid in dollars, are a substantial burden due to the high exchange rate between the dollar and naira. Furthermore, media practitioners must purchase monthly data subscriptions to stay connected and gather information. These costs add up, making it challenging for online media outlets to provide free services. The exchange rate fluctuation alone is a significant strain. With the…
Read MoreAtare Otite, Were You A Brief Candle?
By Sunny Awhefeada The sudden death of Professor Atare Otite on Saturday 2nd August 2024 was shocking to all who knew him. A professor of political science, he was ebullient till the last moment and gave no inkling that he was about to breast the tape of life. He drove himself for a distance of about one hundred kilometers, made some stopovers and those who saw him said that he was his usual energetic self. He spoke with some persons, scheduling appointments for the weekend and cancelling others as he…
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