Middle East Inferno and the Myth of Democratic Intervention By Olaitan Adesina The latest confrontation involving United States, Israel and Iran has once again exposed the moral inconsistency at the heart of global power politics. Washington speaks the language of democracy with conviction, yet its closest partners in the region include unelected monarchies such as…
A Night of Blasts Across Capitals in the Middle East The United States and Israel launched what officials described as one of the largest coordinated air operations in recent history against Iran on Saturday, with Iranian authorities reporting that more than 200 people were killed and over 700 wounded in the strikes. Tehran responded with…
Women in Uniform: The Silent Strength of Female Officers in Security Force In the heartbeat of every secure society, there is a uniform. For centuries, that uniform was almost exclusively worn by men – a visible sign of power, force and protection. Today, that narrative is changing. Quietly but steadily, women are stepping into roles…
Fire Guts Popular Furniture Market In Bayelsa. By Chris Mark Shops and goods estimated to worth millions of naira has been razed by early morning fire incident that occured at the popular Opolo furniture market near the former NEPA office in Opolo Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. Our correspondent gathered from residence that the inferno started…
AGGA queries secrecy over Ondo Investment Summit MoUs The Association for Good Governance Advocacy (AGGA) has faulted the Ondo State Government over what it described as a “shroud of secrecy” surrounding key agreements signed at the recent investment summit held in Akure. In a press statement signed by its State Coordinator, Mrs Folakemi Benson, the…
Late Mrs Caroline Adesuyi begins final journey home By Dally Iyamu The Christian wake keep service for Late Mrs Caroline Adesuyi holds today at 26 Odo-Olu Street in Ile-Oluji, a key stage in the burial programme organized by her family. The event brought together family members, friends and well-wishers as they paid their final respects…
Bayelsa Politician Congratulates Hon. Peter Akpe on His Appointment As Deputy Governor. By Chris Mark A prominent Bayelsa State politician, High Chief (Hon.) Seles Saboh, has congratulated Hon. (Pastor) Peter Akpe PhD on his appointment as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State on the occasion of his successful swearing in. In a statement, Saboh described Akpe’s…
Why Ondo North Deserves Better Representation in the Senate. By Olaitan Adesina Democracy is sustained not only by periodic elections but by the quality of representation that follows them. People look to their elected officials for presence, voice, and a genuine commitment to service. When those expectations are not met, confidence in governance weakens and…
BYSHA Screens And Confirms Hon. DR. Akpe As Deputy Governor. By Chris Mark, Bayelsa The Bayelsa State House Of Assembly has screened/confirmed Hon. Dr. Peter Peretubo Akpe as Deputy Governor, and Mrs Joanna Gigi as Commissioner designate for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development. Shortly after the screening session, the Speaker of the House,…
Ex-convict nabbed over ₦1m midnight shop breaking in Ikare A young man recently released from prison over a burglary conviction has been rearrested for allegedly breaking into seven shops along Agbaluku–Arigidi Road in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State. The suspect was apprehended at about midnight on Monday by soldiers stationed at Semusemu Junction in Ikare-Akoko, following…
