SHARIA, SECULARISM AND POLITICAL MANIPULATION IN NIGERIA BY DR. AUSTIN ORETTE Nigeria is a constitutional democracy founded on the principle of secular governance. In my view, democracy and the institutionalization of Sharia as a national legal framework are fundamentally incompatible. Those who seek to replace Nigeria’s constitutional order with a religious legal system should first… Continue reading SHARIA, SECULARISM AND POLITICAL MANIPULATION IN NIGERIA BY DR. AUSTIN ORETTE
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NORTH CENTRAL WOMEN TASK TINUBU ON NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN
CRITICIZE SENATE CLERK FOR PROMOTING ANTI-AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S AGENDA URGE OTHER GEO-POLITICAL ZONES TO FREE SENATORS FROM CLUTCHES OF SENATE LEADERSHIP Women in the North Central geo-political zone on Wednesday urged President Bola Tinubu not to allow forces of progress to be intimidated. ‘’The recent action of the Senate leadership can only… Continue reading NORTH CENTRAL WOMEN TASK TINUBU ON NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN
HENRY OVIE EBIRERI: PUBLISHER, WRITER, POLITICIAN AND BUSINESSMAN
Henry Ovie Ebireri is a political communication specialist, social media consultant and full-time writer. Born in Midwest Nigeria and grew up in Sapele. Ebireri began his career writing for various magazines before joining a daily newspaper as reporter\researcher. He quickly moved up the ranks and spent several years as the newspaper’s… Continue reading HENRY OVIE EBIRERI: PUBLISHER, WRITER, POLITICIAN AND BUSINESSMAN
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
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