Programme of events for the 20th Anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Orhue 1, Orodje of Okpe Kingdom FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 PRAYER SESSION To be led by Okpe Christian Assembly Venue: Udogun Hall, Orerokpe Time: 11:00 am PRESS BRIEFING BY OKAKURO MIKE AFFE, JP, THE UNU-OKPE OF OKPE KINGDOM Venue: Dafinone Hall, Orodje Palace,… Continue reading World leaders to celebrate 20 glorious years of Orodje’s historic reign
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2026 Big 5 Expo: Julius Berger Group pavilion draws strong interest with new products and solutions
Leading construction engineering company in the country, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC showcased the breadth of its business and innovative solutions at the just ended 6th edition of Big 5 Construct Nigeria, attracting significant visitor interests and facilitating strategic business discussions throughout the three-day construction industry exhibition in Lagos. The exhibition, held from September… Continue reading 2026 Big 5 Expo: Julius Berger Group pavilion draws strong interest with new products and solutions
PRESIDENT TINUBU EXTENDS WORKING VACATION BY A FEW DAYS
PRESIDENT TINUBU EXTENDS WORKING VACATION BY A FEW DAYS President Tinubu will return to Nigeria at the weekend, following the extension of his working vacation by a few days. President Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin the working vacation. After spending a week in London, he moved to Paris,… Continue reading PRESIDENT TINUBU EXTENDS WORKING VACATION BY A FEW DAYS
Julius Berger Group makes strong presence at Big 5 Construct Expo
…As global industry leaders converge Julius Berger Group is set to attract considerable attention at the Big 5 Construct Nigeria Expo which kicks off in Lagos Tuesday, where it will showcase the depth and diversity of its operations alongside leading construction and engineering companies from Kuwait, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and across… Continue reading Julius Berger Group makes strong presence at Big 5 Construct Expo
EFCC Arrests MD for Alleged N128m Land Scam in Enugu
EFCC News Desk Official Reporter September 18, 2026 • 10:38 AM Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Basil Iwoba Ochili, Managing Director, Debasilio Construction and Estate Development Limited, for allegedly using the company for fraudulent activities, including obtaining by false pretence to the tune… Continue reading EFCC Arrests MD for Alleged N128m Land Scam in Enugu
FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON RECEIVED PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU FOR A PRIVATE DINNER
French President Emmanuel Macron received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a private dinner Thursday night at the Élysée Palace, reflecting the enduring relationship between Nigeria and France and their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. Friday, September 18, 2026
2027 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: NATUFE REBUKES DELTA MONARCHS
URGES URHOBO TRADITIONAL RULERS TO REVERSE THEIR ILL-ADVISED DECLARATION President General of the Okpe Union Worldwide, the oldest registered ethnic organization in Nigeria, Prof Igho Natufe, on Friday deplored the endorsement of the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori as the sole candidate of the Urhobo Nation for the 2027 governorship election by… Continue reading 2027 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: NATUFE REBUKES DELTA MONARCHS
TRADITIONAL RULERSHIP AND POLITICS: NEUTRALITY OR PARTISANSHIP BY PROF IGHO NATUFE
As has been argued elsewhere, traditional rulership is incongruous with a republican political system. The search for a role for traditional rulers in the governance of Nigeria has been elusive, notwithstanding the promises of each succeeding government – civilian and military – to carve a role for them in the Constitution. Towards this end, the… Continue reading TRADITIONAL RULERSHIP AND POLITICS: NEUTRALITY OR PARTISANSHIP BY PROF IGHO NATUFE
CDWR CALLS ON LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT TO IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENT 2025 ASUU-FGN AGREEMENT IN LAGOS STATE-OWNED UNIVERSITIES
PRESS STATEMENT CDWR SUPPORTS AND SOLIDARISES WITH THE STRIKING LECTURERS OF LAGOS STATE OWNED UNIVERSITIES The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) supports the strike action embarked upon by lecturers of the Lagos State-owned Universities in their struggle to win the full implementation and domestication of the December 2025… Continue reading CDWR CALLS ON LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT TO IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENT 2025 ASUU-FGN AGREEMENT IN LAGOS STATE-OWNED UNIVERSITIES
SERAP to UN: Demand Answers Over 37 Deaths in NSCDC Custody, Minna Shootings
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged four United Nations Special Rapporteurs to urgently intervene over the reported deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State and the reported use of lethal force against protesters in Minna. The 37 persons were reportedly… Continue reading SERAP to UN: Demand Answers Over 37 Deaths in NSCDC Custody, Minna Shootings