Bayelsa Journalists forms synergy with NNPCL as advocacy for investigative journalism forms discussion Journalists in Bayelsa State indicated their willingness to partner and work with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) if the company opens its door for communication when called upon. This was one of the outcomes of a media parley that held in Ebitare Hotel, Yenegoa when …

Gov Diri Greets Muslims at Eid-el-Maulud Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has felicitate with Muslim faithful on the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Governor Diri, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, noted that the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud is a celebration of love and a time to reflect on the Prophet’s …

Mr. President! The Goldilocks Solution, Please, by Hassan Gimba Yes, we are at war! This much we said last week. But the curious and sad thing is that Nigerians don’t seem to know or don’t want to know, and our leaders don’t seem to care. Our security agencies, whose activities are akin to the movement of wavelengths, continue with the …

DSS Arrests Sowore on Arrival in Lagos Mr.Omoyele Sowore the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Sowore was arrested at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja Lagos However the DSS has yet to comment on reason for his …

Fashakin Dies After a Brief Illness The family of Fashakin has announced the passing away of Olori Janet Fashakin (nee Ogundipe) of Ilesha, the Evangelist and Pastor of the CAC Church of America. The eloquent and amiable Janet died after a short illness without a chance to say goodbye to the thousands of her friends, clients, well-wishers and admirers in …

Onifiye Adimula of Idado-Ijesa mourns death of Owa Obokun Adimula, Oba Dr Aromolaran The Onifiye Adimula of Idado-Ijesa, His Royal Majesty Oba Michael Kehinde Adebowale Taiwo (Jowele Lori-Oko Orilobamise II), has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the Owa Obokun Adimula and paramount ruler of Ijesaland. Oba Aromolaran, whose reign lasted …

America’s Presidential Election Debate – Kamala Harris a Warmonger ? The much anticipated U.S. presidential election debate face-off between Vice President Kamala Harris (Democrat) and former President Donald Trump (Republican) finally held on Tuesday , 10th September, 2024 at 9.00pm EST (2.00AM , Wednesday, September 11, Nigerian time) It was to be a make or break encounter but it turned …

Paternity dispute against ex-minister: Court orders police not to investigate, accept complaints from aggrieved parents, daughter Upper Area Court sitting in Kado, Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force from investigating paternity dispute against former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, pending the hearing and determination of the case. The presiding judge, Shehu Ahmadu, in a ruling, …

Prominent Nigerians reunite for virtual launch of Alhaji Gidado’s Book, “My Opinion Potpourri” In a remarkable virtual event held on 8 September 2024, Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora came together for the Zoom launch of “My Opinion Potpourri” (Selected Articles and Interviews), a new book by Alhaji Lai Gidado. The event, chaired by elder statesman, Prince Dr …

A Tribute to Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN: A Resplendent Northern Star in the Legal Firmament With heart-wrenching sorrow, yet utter submission to the Divine Will, I mourn the passing of my venerable mentor, erudite brother Silk, dearest confidant, and guiding light, Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN. His departure has left an unbridgeable chasm within me and the legal community, …

Celebrating a Giant: The Legacy of Professor P.N. Okeke at 83 – A Call for National Recognition and Honour  As Professor Pius Nwankwo Okeke approaches his 83rd birthday on October 30th, 2024, it becomes imperative to reflect on the remarkable journey of this iconic figure in Nigerian and African academia. Known as the “Father of Astronomy in Nigeria,” Prof. Okeke’s …

Kamala Harris is going to send Donald Trump to retirement. A woman has the ability and the capacity to do what a man can do if given the chance. Any Democratic country which still believes that a woman is not qualified to be Prime Minister or President is simply not ready for prime time. Yes, America has come a long …

The debate came out just as I have predicted. Kamala had done everything she needed to do and it was a virtuoso performance and a total knockout punch for Kamala. The convicted felon took a script from the great Boxing legend Mike Tyson when he said that every fight has a plan until he is punched in the face. Donald …

DG. RMRDC TO CHAIR 2024 EBONY HERALD ANNUAL LECTURE  The Director-General of Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Prof. Nnanyelugo M. Ike-Muonso will chair the auspicious yearly Ebony Herald Annual lecture, holding on September 19, 2024, at the Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. The decision of the Editorial team of Ebony Herald International Magazine to have  DG of Raw Materials Research …

LET US UNITE AND RECLAIM THE BROKEN LEG   Nigeria stands at a precipice in its educational journey, and the urgency of the situation demands not just awareness but decisive action. The state of our educational system, marred by crumbling infrastructure, outdated curricula, and inadequate funding, paints a dire picture. This crisis is compounded by a troubling trend: the lack …