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By Isidoros Karderinis Mikis Theodorakis, who was born on the island of Chios on July 29, 1925 and hails from Galatas, Chania, on the island of Crete, on his father’s side, and from the coastal city of Cesme, Asia Minor, on his mother’s side, is, based on the quality of his work and the international impact of his name, perhaps the leading figure of Greek culture and certainly of Greek music since the establishment of the Greek state on February 3, 1830, with the London Protocol. Mikis Theodorakis was active in many genres of music. However, it…

By Isidoros Karderinis The unprecedented kidnapping in the world annals, in the manner in which it took place, of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro constitutes not only a military intervention in a sovereign and independent country in violation of the principles of international law, but also constitutes a clear warning to the entire planet. A warning to every insubordinate leader of any country. Already on January 3, 2026, during a press conference he gave regarding the military operation and arrest of Maduro, US President Donald Trump issued threats against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, stating the following: “He would…

By Ehichioya Ezomon It’s rare to see Nigerian politicians implementing their manifestos – if they ever unveiled any before they’re elected – or promises made to the electorate during campaigns. Once sworn into office, they operate a rule-of-the-thumb policy of pick-and-choose which projects or programmes to execute based on populism or a quick return on electoral investments. Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo’s chosen to be different, as he diligently follows his “programme of actions” encapsulated in his administration’s SHINE (Security, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and Education) agenda at the heart of Edo’s transformation; and as…

By Ehichioya Ezomon The unrelenting tribal slur against Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo can be likened to a case of calling a dog a bad name to hang it. It’s the handiwork of the opposition, under the cover of politcs, to resurrect an age-long “power struggle,” or better put “power play,” between the Bini (Benin) of Edo South and the Esan of Edo Central of the state. Power struggle assumes that the Bini and Esan are evenly or similarly matched in population, land mass, resources endowment and overall human and capital development. Undoubtedly, the Benin Kingdom of today,…

By Young Erhiurhoro On 11th January, 2026, the highly revered and respected monarch of Evwreni kingdom, HRM, Oghenekevwe Kumane, Eruvwedede 3 celebrated the 26th memorial anniversary of his late father, HRM, Owin Kumane, Eruvwedede 2, the late Ovie of Evwreni kingdom in grand style. How time flies! It’s now twenty-six good years since this king joined his ancestors. Yes, he joined his ancestors, but not his wish to do so at the time he passed away. He was harshly forced against his wish to join his ancestors as a young king. When he was reluctant to do…

… Assures on Mediation in Ogoni By Our Reporter The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has said that the collaboration between host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has led to increasing oil production and is contributing to greater revenue for the country. Engr. Akponime Omojevwhe, Head Field Operations, Eastern Corridor, Project Monitoring Office (PMO NNPCL), made  this known during the January Stakeholders’ meeting organised by PINL in Port Harcourt. The stakeholders’ meeting is organised monthly by PINL to get feedbacks from stakeholders and community people regarding its…

The impeachment move by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu over allegation of gross misconduct has continued to attract strong condemnation. ‎ ‎The latest is coming from an elderstatesman, Chief Christopher Okonkwo, who held the view that the action of the assembly men were not only disrespectful but very disgraceful, having seen that such an action of threat has never been openly metted to any serving Executive Governor of the state in the federation even when some of them may have committed some cases of wrong doing that deserve for…

Managing Director of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA) Rivers State, Prince Ebitimi Amgbare has  stated that Africa football has greatly improved, judging from the high level of play exhibited among the players at the just concluded 2025 Africa Nations Cup held in Morocco. ‎ ‎Making this remarks while fielding questions from our reporter in Port Harcourt recently, Amgbare noted that it was not in doubt that virtually all the participated players at the AFCON were at their best giving the advantage of the availiability of a world class sporting facilities provided by the host nation Morocco. ‎ ‎“Truly,…

By: Young Erhiurhoro Against the rumour making the rounds that Unenurhie community and Uwheru kingdom, both in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State are in crisis over land boundary dispute, President-General of Unenurhie Community, Mr. Williams Ilayah has described the report as malicious and purportedly fabricated by mischief makers from both communities to cause crisis and break down of law and order. Speaking to our reporter in reaction to the report, the Unenurhie PG advised members of the two communities and the general public to do away with such fake report and continue to live in peace…

By Ehichioya Ezomon The aftermath of “Subsidy is gone” will be a storm in a teacup compared to the political tsunami that’ll sweep Northern Nigeria should President Bola Tinubu carry out the lingering rumours of replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima on the the 2027 ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). It’s a gamble that Tinubu can ill-afford despite his acclaimed political sagacity and “wizardry”! Dissatisfied and disgruntled Northern politicians, among them members of the APC – hiding under the prevailing hardships caused by tough economic reforms of the Tinubu administration, and insecurity in Northern Nigeria –…