NUJ Kebbi Chapter Swears In New Cabinet The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kebbi State Chapter has elected a new leadership to steer the affairs of the association for the next three years. The elections, held on Wednesday at the NUJ Hall in Birnin Kebbi, marked the end of the tenure of the acting chairman,…
Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide Withdraws Sen. John Mbata’s Membership, Declares Him a Stranger to Ikwerre Land The Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, on behalf of the Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality in Rivers State, Nigeria, after a passionate and exhaustive review of the sacrilegious action of Senator John Azuta Mbata becoming the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndi…
A heartfelt tribute to a visionary leader at 60 The Ondo State Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning, Barrister Gbenga Olaniyi, FCA, has extended his warmest felicitations to the people’s Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on the momentous occasion of his 60th birthday. “Welcome to the sixth ladder, Mr Governor. Everything about you is…
Women in STEM: Challenges and Triumphs The story of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is a tale of unyielding brilliance and boundless potential. It is a journey that began with whispers of doubt but has now become a symphony of success. Across Nigeria, Africa, and the world, women are not just…
“SON, YOU’VE MADE ME PROUD!” Femi Adekunle on Parenting I was at an examination centre where parents and guardians came to drop their children and wards. I heard a mum say “Emeka, go in and make us proud”, and something made me uncomfortable. Why must Emeka make YOU proud and not himself, or why not…
An open letter to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu from an aggrieved but patriotic retiree of the Federal Civil Service who is speaking for thousands of other retirees. Dear Mr. President, My name is Dr. Wumi Akintide who retired in 1985 only to be invited back on a platter of gold to serve as a Federal…
The tiff between me and my friend, Umar Iliya Damagum, by Hassan Gimba For those who may not know, considering that I am a journalist and he is a politician, the first time I knew Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was in 1977, some 48 years…
Farm Tourism: Bridging urban-rural divide and boosting sustainable growth Farm tourism allows visitors to explore the essence of rural life by participating in activities like crop harvesting, animal husbandry, fishing, camping, hiking, and enjoying authentic local cuisine. By blending tourism with sustainable agricultural practices, this concept not only enhances farmers’ and labourers’ livelihoods by boosting…
Ogbuku Tells Nigerians To Be Hopeful. As Chinwo, Bliss, Amange Others performs At Ayakoro Praise Night. The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Chief Dr Sam Ogbuku, has called on Nigerians to be hopeful with the policies of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ogbuku, stated this in his country home Ayakoro Community, in…
Though, Not Yet Uhuru: Tinubu’s Economic Reengineering and Nigerians’ Socioeconomic Psychology President Bola Tinubu’s administration has introduced significant economic reforms to reshape Nigeria’s economy and reset the socioeconomic psychology of its citizens. The reforms are multidimensional, targeting the oil, monetary, and agricultural sectors while aiming for total economic diversification. By shifting focus from petroleum to…
