SAYS EX-GOVERNOR A POLITICIAN TO BE RECKONED WITH The Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, on Monday, lavished praise on the former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, describing him as an approachable icon, cerebral leader and a personification of humility. ‘’August 4, 2026, marks another glorious dawn in the life… Continue reading UDUAGHAN PRAISES IBORI FOR STRONG LEADERSHIP; BIG MILESTONES, COMMITMENT TO THE GOOD OF THE COUNTRY
Category: LAGOS WEEKLY TIMES
AKPEDERIN SPEAKS ON HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BID
LAYS OUT HIS AGENDA PROMISES TO MAKE OKPE/SAPELE/UVWIE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY MORE PROSPEROUS Prominent Delta lawyer and politician, Kingsley Akpederin, has attributed his House of Representatives bid to the decision of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) stakeholders in Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency and the need for the party to put forward its best in the 2027 elections. ‘’Politics… Continue reading AKPEDERIN SPEAKS ON HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BID
‘Probe ₦26.9bn USPF Scandal Threatening Digital Access, Rights,’ SERAP Tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently direct Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Yomi Arowosafe, Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing or diverted ₦26.9 billion of… Continue reading ‘Probe ₦26.9bn USPF Scandal Threatening Digital Access, Rights,’ SERAP Tells Tinubu
VIBROFLOTATION AND GEOTECHNICAL, PRISONERS CARE, OTHERS EULOGIZE ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI AS DIGNITARIES GATHER IN LAGOS
VIBROFLOTATION AND GEOTECHNICAL, PRISONERS CARE, OTHERS EULOGIZE ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI AS DIGNITARIES GATHER IN LAGOS Dignitaries from all over the world will gather in Lagos on Friday, November 28, 2025 to pay their last respects and bid farewell to Madam Elsie Ajayi Ikoli. A statement on Friday morning by the Ernest Sissei Ikoli Foundation said… Continue reading VIBROFLOTATION AND GEOTECHNICAL, PRISONERS CARE, OTHERS EULOGIZE ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI AS DIGNITARIES GATHER IN LAGOS
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
Several lives lost in Runji village of Zangon Kataf LGA
-El-Rufai condemns killings The military has informed the Kaduna State Government of an attack in Runji village, Zangon Kataf LGA, in which several lives were lost on Saturday night. The preliminary report further informed the government that the attack also left some residents injured and an unspecified number of houses burnt down in the community.… Continue reading Several lives lost in Runji village of Zangon Kataf LGA
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