Media Publicity Is Not Free, The Unseen Expenses Of Online Media -Otiti

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  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…

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Atare Otite, Were You A Brief Candle?

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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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UQUEN Seeks Jaro Egbo Neutrality In Resolving her Issues With NURTW In Ughelli North

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.…..As Ekete Debunks Allegations   ….Return Back To The Union Olokpa Urges UTQEN Members     The state secretary of Union of Tipper and Quarry Employers of Nigeria, UQUEN, Comr. John Okiemute, has appealed to the Ughelli North Local Government Council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo to be neutral in resolving the impasse between UTQEN and National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in Ughelli North.   He made this appeal while accusing the Local government council chairman of using his office to suppress the activities of UTQEN in Ughelli North…

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Five Suspected Kidnappers Arrested In Delta Community

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The combine crack team of security agents attached Delta State Police Command, have arrested five suspected kidnappers in a hotel raid located in Ewu-Urhobo community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the crack team stormed the hotel in the community to fish out the criminals from their hideout after multiple operations and kidnapping activities. A security source who spoke on the breakthrough disclosed that the suspects, Dominic Uweru, Isaac Oghenerukevwe, Oviri Godstime, Junior Sunday, and Efedeki Adjovo were arrested and a Honda Accord car…

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CODAF Calls For Establishment of Zero Waste Dept In Nigeria Institutions

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    THE Community Development Advocacy Foundation, CODAF, a nongovernmental organisation, has called on tertiary institutions to create an ecosystem where responsible consumption, waste reduction and recycling are given top priority. Executive Director, CODAF, Mr. Richard Benin made the call at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, during the launch of Zero Waste Campus Project, put together by the NGO. Speaking at the event, Mr Richard Benin said, “Today, we are starting a journey that will change the world and lead to sustainability, that empowers our university community…

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Catholic Media Practitioners Condemn Mockery Of It’s Faith At Tarka University

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National President of Catholic Media Practitioners, CAMPAN, has condemned the action of students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue state over their mockery and disrespectful attitude of abuse of the Catholic faith in abusing the clerical robes of clergy and religious sisters of the church.   The national president, Sir Chimidi Oluoha and chairman of Makurdi chapter, Hembadoon Orsar in a statement described the actions of the students as lack of respect to the Christian faith and religious beliefs. According to them, “The use of clerical robes or costume…

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OKUAMA: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH OF PRESIDENT TINUBU & HIS ARMY OF OCCUPATION

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By Zik Gbemre     The continuous killing of Okuama people and raiding is a cause for alarm. President Bola Tinubu as Commander-In-Chief and his military have turned Okuama community in Ughelli South into a war zone.   Why is the Nigerian military using its strength to kill and destroy a remote community of Okuama? Why can’t the military use their strength to fight insurgency, banditry and Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria?   Why are the Nigerian military trigger happy to fight armless civilians in Okuama community? The show of…

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How Okada Riders, Engages DESTMA Officials In A Public Fight Over Allege Extortion In Ughelli

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    Motorcycle Riders, recently engaged officials of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority, DESTMA, in a public fight over their continued alleged extortion at the Otovwodo junction in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered, the fight between Okada Riders and DESTMA Officials commonly know as Okowa Police broke out a a result of the refusal of an Okada rider to part away with money allegedly demanded by the official. According to sources, “The fight which took place between Okada Riders, Market Women and DESTMA…

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AN OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR SHERIFF OBOREVWORI ON WITHHELD CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS MONEY OF APC LEGISLATORS IN DELTA STATE AND THE NEED TO RELEASE SAME

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AN OPEN LETTER TO G By Assin Godstime I write on behalf of the Urhobo Nation, being one of its illustrious sons, to passionately appeal to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff OBOREVWORI to release the CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS funds to All Progressive Congress, APC LEGISLATORS in DELTA STATE. A Governor, to the best of my knowledge, is a political leader of a state who genuinely practises an all inclusive governance irrespective of party affiliation. Unfortunately, the Nigerian politics have been laced with contrary practices.…

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Activist Israel Joe Takes On EFCC Over Selective Arrest And Prosecution

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Known global activist, Comr. Israel Joe has taken a swipe on some of the activities of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, over its operations aimed at one section only.   Israel Joe, who harsh tag himself as TableBreaker, had in a statement on his verified Facebook account accused the commission of undermining the current economic hardship and loopside arrest to distract angry Nigerians from the proposed protest while they could not locate the whereabouts of higher personalities in the country.   According to him, “I have been challenging…

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