The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) says it is in good alignment with the ongoing discussions with the Federal Government to resolve the three decades crisis with the Nigerian oil industry. MOSOP says the honesty that has so far been demonstrated by the negotiating teams on both sides (the government and the Ogoni people) gives hope that the outcome will be mutually beneficial.

President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke made the declaration yesterday while addressing a large crowd of

A prominent Nigerian American family medicine physician, Dr. Austin Orette will speak on good governance, societal values and policy reforms in Nigeria.

Orette will talk about socioeconomics and moral values, engagement and democracy, healthcare systems and infrastructure, legal justice and land rights, constitutional reform, true fiscal federalism and post-war crisis.

The professional with a focus on changing the local governance landscape will also take questions on political and economic concer

Not everyone is good in business. You may have the ideas and the set up but when you fail to strictly employ those who'd work under you, whether for you or with you, then you have just failed like myself.

I have made repeated mistakes while running my printing and publishing business! I engaged in the services of relations and friends who only needed help and not professionals trained for the job. Over the years, I thought that being gifted with the passion to help or to give was enough reason t

(available at Amazon.com)

A Jamaica  Poor No More
By Michael Irving Phillips

(As we approach the end of my nook, I must confess my disappointment at the lack of response to it. I do not mean just positive feedback, but I was hoping for influential advocates for the proposals in the book. Without them, I think Jamaica is doomed to be not poor no more. I love Jamaica. I gave it my best.)

Chapter 13

Babylon No More

 The cradle of crime

About 10 years ago, I was on vaca­tion in Ocho Rios. On the beach

Political stakeholders in Ughelli South on Thursday praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his leadership and economic vision.

 "Delta will continue to achieve new heights.”

They also described Governor Oborevwori's performance as excellent.

“Under your Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, Enhanced Peace and Security Agenda, Delta State has achieved remarkable milestones.”

At a meeting in Okwagbe, the Ughelli South stakeholders lauded Oborevwori for strengthening State

Let’s face it, America’s foreign policy has brought more misery, death and destruction to many countries than any other by far. It is this foreign policy that has brought to power a cruel, racist, egomaniac as Donald Trump  as president of the United States.

America’s military budget exceeds the total of the ten countries just below her in military budget size. America flaunts this power. America displays paranoia perceiving all sorts of “threats to America” such as from little Venezuela. Get re

The Operators of the National Single Window and other critical stakeholders gathered in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital Thursday, August 27, 2026 to appraise the National Single Window project 5 months after it was launched on March 27, 2026.

The stakeholder engagement was centered on HS Code Harmonization and Sea Manifest Implementation which they say would ensure a more efficient National single Window platform.

In his welcome remarks, the Acting Assistant Comptroller General  and Zonal

.....Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club, Akogate, Others Pay Tribute

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, was on Friday applauded for his intelligence, energy and geniality.

He was also praised for promoting the rich customs and tradition of the Itsekiri people.

In a statement on the unprecedented five years of service to the good people of Nigeria, particularly Warri Kingdom, Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club lauded the monarch for attracting foreign direct investment t

By Dr Austin Orette

Another election year is upon us, and once again, the political merchants have begun beating their drums, displaying their familiar wares and presenting the same old political acolytes to Nigerians. Their methods may change in appearance, but the game remains largely the same.

Nigeria has endured serious storms throughout its relatively short history as a republic. From military coups and counter-coups to the devastating civil war and years of military dictatorship, our nation

Since assuming leadership of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH)* in 2023, the Chief Medical Director, *Professor Chizindu A. Alikor, has steadily transformed the institution into a centre of excellence and one of the most sought-after tertiary healthcare facilities in the Niger Delta.

Under his leadership, RSUTH has recorded significant advances in specialist healthcare, medical training and institutional development. In 2023 alone, the hospital recorded 15 successful brain sur

....Announces Minor Cabinet Changes

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has assured the Ogoni people of a good deal emanating from the ongoing dialogue with the Federal Government.

President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke gave the assurance at a Steering Committee meeting of MOSOP yesterday.

Nsuke said for over 30 years, the Ogoni people have sought a mutual dialogue with the Federal Government of Nigeria and that is now ongoing with substantial progress being made on the part of comm

The Chief Medical Director of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Professor Chizindu A. Alikor has been commended for changing the narrative of the hospital through his unwavering commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and environmental transformation.

The above position was made by Nkemka Amadi , an educationist and resident of Rivers State on his LinkedIn social media platform wherein he noted that “there was a time when the hospital, then known as Braithwaite Memorial Specialist

His Royal Highness, Eze Sir Felix Iwe Njoku the Ogaraku 11, of Logara Autonomous community , Ngor-Okpala Imo state has celebrated his 20th coronation anniversary even as the monarch has called on the Imolites to embrace peace and unity especially as the country is gearing up for the polls, insisting that no nation or state can progress without peace and unity.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Logara , Ngor-Okpala Imo state, Eze Njoku noted that what has kept hi

                              by Michael I Phillips

(book available at amazon.com $12.95)

(I have been sending the text of this book here, a chapter approximately each week. I am doing this because I want Jamaica to be poor no more am hoping it stimulates action as advocated in the book.)

                                        Chapter 12

                                                                   Reducing Crime

        Jamaica Exile
by Michael Irving Phillips

Imprisoned in my home sweet hom

....Lashes Out At Incumbent

.....Insists Victory for ADC Is Sure In 2027

Nigerian-American Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Austin Orette, on Thursday reaffirmed his decision to contest the 2027 senatorial election.

“Every politician deserves a level playing field. I believe political parties must uphold transparency, fairness, and internal democracy. Unfortunately, my experience in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) did not reflect those values. After careful consultation with my supporters a