Category: International

Dafinone Condoles Okonjo-Iweala, Family Over Mother’s Death

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has expressed condolences to the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Okonjo family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Delta State, over the death of their matriarch, Professor Kamene Okonjo, aged 96. Dafinone, in a condolence message, described the late professor as a woman whose life was marked by remarkable contributions to scholarship, women’s empowerment and service to humanity. He said her legacy of excellence, compassion and commitment to family would continue to inspire generations, despite her passing. The…

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Emmanuel Uduaghan and My Homeland

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By Fred Edoreh   Growing up in the 80s, one of the things we hated as children was when my father announces that we are going to our village, Umeh, our homeland and ancestral village. We hated the trip because there was no road to the village. My father would park the car in a relation’s farmhouse by Umeh Junction, on the now East-West Road, then we would trek the 8km footpath to the village, jumping over clogs of muddy water, brushes and so on. At dusk, we would take…

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World Teachers’ Day: Akpodiete Celebrates Educators, Reflects On 25 Years Of Teaching

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Professor Alexander Osondu Akpodiete has celebrated teachers across the world, describing teaching as both an extraordinary privilege and a profound responsibility in shaping the next generation. Akpodiete, who disclosed that he has spent more than 25 years in education, said his journey as an educator has provided him with opportunities to teach across different disciplines, institutions and continents while influencing students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. He made the remarks in a message marking World Teachers’ Day, where he reflected on his more than eight years of service as…

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World Teachers’ Day: Teachers Hold Key to Nigeria’s Future, Dafinone Declares

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has described teachers as the architects of Nigeria’s future, urging governments at all levels to prioritise their welfare, professional development and working conditions. Dafinone, in a message to mark World Teachers’ Day, said no nation could rise above the quality of its education, stressing that teachers remained central to building responsible citizens and a prosperous society. He said teachers went beyond imparting academic knowledge, noting that they also mould character, inspire ambition and equip young people with the values, confidence and skills…

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CODAF Begins Zero-Waste Initiative, Targets Better Lives for Ughelli Waste Pickers

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 The Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has commenced the implementation of a new community-led waste management initiative aimed at improving the working conditions, safety and livelihoods of informal waste pickers in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The initiative, tagged “Voices to Power: A Community-Led Zero Waste Model for Ughelli North,” kicked off with an engagement at the Isiokolo dumpsite in Ughelli, where CODAF officials met with waste pickers and other key stakeholders to understand the challenges confronting workers at the dumpsite. During the engagement, the organisation said…

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Akpodiete’s 31-Year-Old Legal Article Resurfaces In US Law Review

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A 31-year-old legal article written by Urhobo born and Delta Central senatorial aspirant, Prof. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete, has resurfaced in the United States legal literature after being cited in a 2009 American University Law Review article on federal court jurisdiction.   Akpodiete, who wrote the original article as a young lawyer in 1995, said the development offered a striking reminder of the lasting impact of legal scholarship.   His article, titled “Reconciling Plaintiff’s Choice to Sue in State Court With Defendant’s Desire to Defend in Federal Court,” was published in…

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Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico From White House Over ‘Fake News’

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WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump has announced an immediate ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the media organisations of consistently publishing what he described as “fake news” about his administration. Trump made the announcement on Friday, September 18, 2026, in a post on his Truth Social platform, warning that other media organisations could face similar sanctions. According to the President, the affected outlets should not be allowed to “write or report fiction and lies” when covering the President, his administration or the…

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Breaking News: Rev Fr. Mario Ozele Is Dead

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The Catholic Diocese of Warri is currently in mourning mood as one of its fierce and strong charismatic preacher, Very Rev Fr Anthony Mario Ozele is dead. The cause of Rev Fr. Anthony Mario Ozele death is not known.   Details loading

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ATAWA AI Secures Abu Dhabi License, Expands AI, Cybersecurity Operations

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ATAWA AI Technology and Consultancy has secured a licence to operate in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, marking a major expansion of its artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and technology consultancy operations. The company said the new Abu Dhabi entity is licensed for activities spanning AI research and consultancy, AI development, cybersecurity, information technology, computer systems and software development. Other licensed areas include project management and human resources consultancy. Beyond technology development, ATAWA said it provides professional training, institutional capacity building and global consultancy services across the United States, the Gulf Cooperation…

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International Youth Day: Akpodiete Seeks For Investment In Skills, Digital Economy

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Cyber security expert and AI genius, Prof. (Olorogun) Alexander Osondu. Akpodiete has called for greater investment in education, digital skills, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies to equip young people for the future. Akpodiete, an educator, trainer, entrepreneur and father, made the call in a message commemorating the 2026 International Youth Day. He stressed that although talent was abundant among young people, opportunities remained unevenly distributed, urging governments, institutions and other stakeholders to bridge the gap through deliberate investment in human capital. According to him, the rapid transformation of the global economy…

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