THE RAPE OF DEMOCRACY BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE

  Of all kinds of governments, the most difficult kind of government is constitutional democracy. This is because it requires full participation of the citizens.   When practiced according to the norms, it is antithetical to a military dictatorship. Military dictatorship is a top down, and one size fits all approaches, and the whims of… Continue reading THE RAPE OF DEMOCRACY BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE

FORMER BAYELSA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL PENS TRIBUTE TO MADAM ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI

    The First Senior Advocate from Bayelsa State, Chief Anthony George-Ikoli, on Sunday described Madam Elsie Ajayi Ikoli as a paragon of virtue, compassion, and elegance. ‘’We will congregate on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Lagos to bid a fond farewell to a luminary whose radiance illuminated our lives for 93 extraordinary years. My… Continue reading FORMER BAYELSA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL PENS TRIBUTE TO MADAM ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI

CHAOS IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ABUSE OF CITIZENS AND PRODUCTIVITY BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE

CHAOS IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ABUSE OF CITIZENS AND PRODUCTIVITY BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE         This is not an endorsement of any leader in Nigeria. I have observed that Nigerians have formed a subculture of always complaining as a means of coping with the realities. My observation is that the blaming of leaders… Continue reading CHAOS IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ABUSE OF CITIZENS AND PRODUCTIVITY BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE

Alhaji Nureni Oluwatoyin Animashaun is dead

Alhaji Nureni Oluwatoyin Animashaun is dead. The top Lagos leader died on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Surulere. He was 76. A totally detribalized Nigerian, Animashaun was known for being outspoken and for not shying away from the truth. Tributes from relatives, friends and neighbours have described him as a straightforward and a deeply committed… Continue reading Alhaji Nureni Oluwatoyin Animashaun is dead

SDP suffers defection as Akpoti-Uduaghan, supporters join PDP

SDP suffers defection as Akpoti-Uduaghan, supporters join PDP It is a turning point for Kogi PDP – North Central Leaders Key players in the politics of North Central on Saturday described Kogi State Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the 2019 governorship election, Chief Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as an astute consensus builder, a great mobilizer and,… Continue reading SDP suffers defection as Akpoti-Uduaghan, supporters join PDP

PDP Extols Governor Fintiri at 54

October 27, 2021 Press Statement The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congratulates the Governor of Adamawa state and Chairman, 2021 National Convention Organizing Committee of our great party, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, as he marks his 54th birthday. The PDP is extremely proud of Governor Fintiri for his outstanding performance as a legislator and as… Continue reading PDP Extols Governor Fintiri at 54