OUR RELIGIOUS ALBATROSS BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE If we aspire to be a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society, we have to remove religion from the centrality of our politics. We must decentralize governance. We have too many religious holidays and none of the religions is indigenous. Religion should have no place in our public lives. The… Continue reading OUR RELIGIOUS ALBATROSS BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
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UNEASY NEIGHBORS AND THE BIAFRA DIALOGUE PART 5 BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
When people have been raised on a lie, anger becomes a weapon. This anger can be all consuming and blurs vision and can become self-destructive. This is what is happening today in the South-East geo-political zone of Nigeria. The Federal Military Government failed to secure peace at the end… Continue reading UNEASY NEIGHBORS AND THE BIAFRA DIALOGUE PART 5 BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
Okumagba apologizes after comments on Uduaghan, Warri land
A member of the Okumagba Royal Family in Delta State, Prince Louis Okumagba, on Monday apologized to the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, for his comments on Warri land. ‘’I sincerely apologise for dragging the name of the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, in the mud’’ Louis Okumagba said in a… Continue reading Okumagba apologizes after comments on Uduaghan, Warri land
RESTATEMENT OF OKPE DISTINCT ETHNIC NATIONALITY: KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY PROF. O. IGHO NATUFE, PRESIDENT GENERAL, OKPE UNION, ON THE 93RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE OKPE UNION AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE OKPE UNION, 65 MOSHALASHI STREEET, OBALENDE, IKOYI, LAGOS ON MAY 16, 2023
Greetings. All Protocols Observed. Introduction On behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Okpe Union, I warmly welcome you fellow Okpe sons and daughters, dignitaries, guests and members of the Press to this august event. We are gathered here today, May 16, 2023, at the Headquarters of the Okpe Union to… Continue reading RESTATEMENT OF OKPE DISTINCT ETHNIC NATIONALITY: KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY PROF. O. IGHO NATUFE, PRESIDENT GENERAL, OKPE UNION, ON THE 93RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE OKPE UNION AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE OKPE UNION, 65 MOSHALASHI STREEET, OBALENDE, IKOYI, LAGOS ON MAY 16, 2023
Ebireri Henry Ovie is a Nigerian journalist and the founding editor of MediaGate Nigeria
Born December 31, 1968 Nationality: Nigerian Alma mater: University of Port Harcourt University of Lagos Nigerian Institute of Journalism Occupation Journalist, Political Communicator, Teacher Home town: Sapele State of origin: Delta Ebireri Henry Ovie Mobile: 08036977194 Email: henryebi@yahoo.com
NATIONAL THEATRE MANAGEMENT, WORKERS FIGHT DIRTY OVER HEADSHIP OF MARKETING, REVENUE DEPARTMENTS
CORRUPTION: NATIONAL THEATRE OFFICERS IN FIGHT TO THE FINISH The traditional ruler of Otumara community in Lagos, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye, has slammed N50million defamation suit against two online newspapers, societyreporters.com and newsbreaknaija.com. The mediums, through reports on their separate news portal published on April 9, 2023 with the headline, “Concerned Staff… Continue reading NATIONAL THEATRE MANAGEMENT, WORKERS FIGHT DIRTY OVER HEADSHIP OF MARKETING, REVENUE DEPARTMENTS
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
Delta monarch goofed on NDDC forensic audit – South-South leaders
Prominent leaders in the South-South geo-political zone on Thursday said Obukohwo Monday Arthur Whiskey, Ovie of Idjerhe kingdom did not understand the objectives of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) forensic audit and the recommendations. They also commended Chief Godswill Akpabio for pursuing key priorities, paving the way to a better future for the people… Continue reading Delta monarch goofed on NDDC forensic audit – South-South leaders