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By: Young Erhiurhoro The senator representing Delta Central senatorial district in the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Ede Dafinone has felicitated with the monarch of Idjerhe kingdom in Ethiope West local government area, Delta state, His Royal Majesty, Obukowho Monday Whiskey on his 60th birthday and 5th coronation anniversary. He described the monarch as a king worthy of honour and celebration. Hear him, “On behalf of the great people of Delta Central, I heartily felicitate His Royal Majesty, Obukowho Monday Whiskey, JP, PhD, Udurhie I, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, as he marks his 60th birthday and fifth…

By Our Reporter After eight weeks of high-stakes mentorship and late-night pivoting, the Lagos Innovate Idea Hub 12.0, organised by the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), has crowned three startups as the new vanguard of the state’s tech ecosystem. From a pool of thousands of hopefuls, 20 were chosen to enter the ‘Idea Hub’ furnace. By Demo Day, that number was whittled down to the final six. These weren’t just pitches; they were battle-tested solutions for a Lagos that never sleeps, where “hustle” is the local dialect. The Winners: Solving Real Problems, Not Just ‘App’ Problems…

By Emma Sunday The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has berated the President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Professor Benjamin Okaba, over his remarks against the Rivers State House of Assembly and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, describing it divisive and damaging. RRM in a statement jointly signed by its Director General, Hon. Johnson Georgewill, and Secretary, Mrs. Sarima Akpata, expressed deep concern over Okaba’s criticisms, describing them as “overtly biased” and “regrettable,” and warning that they risk inflaming divisions within the Ijaw community and undermining constitutional institutions. The statement reads in part, “RRM described Okaba’s comments as “overtly biased”…

Houston Texas- based family medicine physician, Dr Austin Orette, on Friday made up his mind to run for the 2027 National Assembly election in Delta South Senatorial District. ‎ ‎In a strongly worded statement, Orette assured individuals and organizations working vigorously for his senatorial ambition that he will contest in 2027. ‎ ‎‘’I am running because I want to use my skills to create opportunities for my people’’. ‎ ‎The renowned medical expert stated unequivocally that the touted senatorial ambition was to create enlightened citizenry who will use their knowledge to solve the prevailing problems in the country, particularly Delta…

The National Coordinator of Arise Nigeria, a political pressure group, Eze Jasper Johnson II (Eze kaa Eze) of Omuahunwo Kingdom in Aluu has said that his group will partner with Seyi Tinubu political group to deliver president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second term come 2027. ‎ Disclosing this in Port Harcourt during his return from Abuja where he met with some political stakeholders, Eze Jasper stated that he has arrived at the decision of supporting Tinubu’s reelection because Mr. President has performed creditably well in area of the economy following the positive remarks coming from the World Bank, African Development…

Foremost multi-sectorial private tourism body in Nigeria, Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria is set to unlock the blue tourism potential in the South-South region of Nigeria by creating a tourism events calendar. ‎National Vice President of ATPN in charge of the South-South region, Chief Anthony Tosan Prest, disclosed the plan during a meeting of the South-South caucus, held at Protea Hotel in Benin City, Edo State last Monday, informing that the initiative was aimed at promoting the region’s cultural heritage, natural beauty, and maritime resources, attracting tourists and investors. ‎According to Chief Prest, the blue tourism development strategy of…

An Ex-International, High Chief Otonye Obom, De Agba Wariboko 1 of Okuru-ama, believes that Super Eagles of Nigeria has a brighter chance to win the 2025 African Nations Cup Championship, judging from the cohesiveness and improved performance of the players seen of late. ‎Speaking in an exclusive interview in Port Harcourt on Sunday, Obom remarked that it will be a misconception from anyone to start to write the Super Eagles off from the championship having gotten to the semi-final as the players have continued to show the stuff they are made up of. ‎“Though, it is not contestable fact that…

…Describes him as touch bearer ‎ ‎ Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University (RSU), Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi has been honoured by a group, the Kirekese Acedemic Community in Okirika town in Okirika local government area. ‎At the ceremony held at the government School Field in the town, the group described Prof. Zep-Obipi as a touch bearer, a pace setter who has made the Wakirike people proud. ‎Some members of the forum who spoke to newsmen at the event said the feat achieved by the VC will spur and motivate youths of the area to pursue their acedemics with all…

By: David Oguzierem* Let us start by stating the obvious, so nobody will pretend later: Yes, the Legislature is an independent arm of government. Yes, checks and balances are constitutional. Nobody is arguing that. That argument is tired. Park it. But independence does not mean madness. Oversight does not mean vendetta. And impeachment is not a political machete to be swung every time boys are angry. As things stand today, we totally and unapologetically reject this desperate attempt to impeach Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. Rivers people are not fools. We’ve seen this…

By Our Reporter ‎ ‎The United Nations POLAC has conferred an Award of Professor of Leadership Management and Christian Ethics on Maritime guru and religious leader, His Eminence, Archbishop Dr Ralph John. ‎ ‎UN POLAC, on January 8, 2026, issued an Honorary Award Appointment Letter to Ambassador Dr Ralph John, JP DD for Professor of Leadership Management and Christian Ethics for his time and participation in the leadership of various capacity for over four decades now with the United Nations SDGs and UNESCO culture of peace. ‎ ‎This promotion, the UN said, is given to those who have been tried…