By Daniel Peters Nigeria’s commitment to empowering its youth was on full display at the Silver Award Presentation Ceremony of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The event on Friday, attended by the Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, recognized the outstanding achievements of young people […]
Day: October 5, 2024
Nigeria Begins Crude Oil Sales in Local Currency.
By Daniel Peters Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira in a ground breaking move. TheMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, stated that, in line with the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directive, the sale of crude oil and refined […]
Action Peoples Party Wins 22 of 23 Chairmanship Seats in Rivers State Local Government Elections.
By Precious Ahiakwo Port Harcourt, Rivers State – The Action Peoples Party (APP) has emerged victorious in the recent local government elections in Rivers State, clinching 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions. The elections, held on Saturday across all 23 council areas, were marked by protests from the All Progressives […]
Rivers State LG Election: A Day of Consensus Amid Party Divisions, Insights from Professor Lawrence Chukwu.
By Precious Ahiakwo The recent election in Rivers State has been hailed as a monumental moment for democracy, characterized by peace and widespread voter engagement. Professor Lawrence Chukwu, a respected academic and political figure in Rivers State, gave an in-depth analysis of the election’s significance, the underlying challenges within major […]
Breaking: Gunmen Allegedly Loyal To Rivers Senator Kill Vigilante member as Octogenarian cast vote in Okrika.
By current matters Gunmen allegedly loyal to the Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District,Sen. Alwell Onyesoh stormed the Umuayagu village in Etche Local Government Area of the State and shot a man identified to be a member of OSPAC,a vigilante team.. The Senator and his boys are said to be […]
Election Underway in Rivers.
By current matters The October 5 Local Government Council election has commenced in earnest in Rivers state. No fewer than 10 political parties are fielding candidates in the election taking place across the twenty three local government areas of the state. In Etche, voting began about 9am across the 19 […]
The odds against war in the Middle East
Iliyasu GaduIlgad2009@gmail.com08035355706 (Texts only). The winds of an all-out regional war and a possible Third World War are right now blowing fiercely in the Middle East. Countries including Nigeria are evacuating their nationals from the region and those without means to do so are asking them to leave as quickly […]