The Movement for National Reform (MNR) on Friday rationalized its hostility towards the actions of the initiator of a draft bill seeking the restructuring and new model of government in Nigeria, Dr Akin Fapohunda. “The attention of MNR has been drawn to a strident advocacy that seeks to convert an annexure of decree 24 of 1999 to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN). The champion of the said advocacy is Dr. Akin Fapohunda who has zealously offered himself as a consultant to Mr. President by substantiating a draft earlier rumoured in the public and denied by the…
Author: Fidel Njamanze
Being the State of the Union Address on the pathway to redemption in Okpe Nation by Prof. O. Igho Natufe, President General, Okpe Union, on the 94th Anniversary of the founding of the Okpe Union at the Headquarters of the Okpe Union, 65 Moshalashi Street, Obalende, Ikoyi, Lagos – May 18, 2024. Greetings. All Protocols Observed Introduction It is my honour and pleasure to welcome you to the 94th Anniversary of the Founding of Okpe Union. I welcome you on behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Okpe Union and of all our members in Nigeria and the…
Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has been hailed as an extraordinary leader, an epitome of humility, selflessness, patriotism, a perfect gentleman and a leader par excellence. In a congratulatory message on Uduaghan’s 69th birthday, the Alema of Warri and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of Webster Group of Companies, High Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, expressed his admiration for the former governor’s wisdom, humility and courage. For exceptional leaders and patriots like you, every birthday is a milestone not just because it is a birthday but also because in your particular case, it brings to the fore your fondness…
Key leaders in Delta State on Sunday praised President Bola Tinubu for increasing the reputation of the country’s ruling party in Delta State through the appointment of former Secretary to Delta State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie and the former speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya. They also described Tinubu’s actions as wise and good. “This is the best thing that has happened to us. We are very pleased with this development.” In a statement in Asaba, the highly respected leaders urged Igbuya to chart a new direction for the people, provide basic infrastructure and…
In this open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Enajite Enajero, PhD reflects on Nigeria as an economic misnomer for sixty-three years. Read the opinion and share your thoughts. His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President Federal Republic of Nigeria Dear Mr. President, I must first congratulate you for becoming the President of Nigeria. Nigeria is faced with so many challenges. The problem facing Nigeria is not only that of reducing poverty but also that of saving a chunk of humanity by creating the capacity to coalesce the most populous Black Country into the comity of developed nations. Some might think…
A renowned advocate of peace, Barrister Paul Erove, has been described as one of Nigeria’s best. “Barrister Paul Erove was a rare gem, pleasant, well-behaved, and courageous man who strongly believed in law as a tool for unity and growth of society” a statement by the family of Oyabevwe Diegholo, said on Thursday. “The departure of Barrister Paul Erove is painful, and he will be missed by the entire family, friends and colleagues.” A statement in Kokori, Ethiope East Local Government Area, described Paul Erove as a man of principle, a role model to many and unarguable a man of…
The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, has congratulated the Group Managing Director of Income Electrix Limited, Engineer Matthew Edevbie on the conferment of a Doctor of Science in Engineering (Honoris Causa) on him by the Michael & Cecilia Ibru University. “Engineer Matthew Edevbie has chosen to fill the role of an active pen flowing with ink” Uduaghan stated in Abigborodo, Warri North Local Government. In a statement on Sunday, Uduaghan said the honorary degree conferred on Edevbie was evidence of his commitment to excellence and uplifting of humanity. “The honorary doctorate is a reflection and confirmation of…
Delta Women on Wednesday congratulated Chief Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for her victory at the Tribunal. They also praised the tribunal for remaining the protector of the oppressed. A statement issued in Warri by the Delta Women Political Vanguard (DWPV) said Akpoti-Uduaghan’s victory at the tribunal was well deserved as “it is the will of a democratic majority.” “Your victory at the Tribunal shows that the wonderful people of Kogi Central clearly authorized your candidature.” The election petition tribunal sitting in Lokoja declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the February 25 Kogi Central Senatorial election. The statement…
South-South women on Sunday criticized calls for the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to resign. They also described the Niger Delta Women League (NDWL), former Deputy National Spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Timi Frank and other critics of the Senate President as idle talkers and a bunch of worthless wimps. “We must speak out for reason and balance. Anyone taking a thoroughly objective look at the views of the Niger Delta Women League (NDWL) has to be dismayed and shocked. All sense of logic and balance has been lost.” A statement issued in Port Harcourt by the South-South…
On Monday, a member of the Okumagba Royal Family in Delta State, Prince Louis Okumagba, apologized to the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, for his comments on Warri land. “I sincerely apologise for dragging the name of the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, in the mud’’ Louis Okumagba said in a statement entitled ‘’Okumagba: Warri Land Scandal.” Louis Okumagba said he was sorry for his comments. “Everything I mentioned earlier is false and untrue. I regret any embarrassment I might have caused him. I hereby undertake never to bring his name to disrepute,’’ the…