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.... Calls Senate Action Assault on Democracy, Dangerous Slide towards Fascism

.... Threatens to Mobilize Workers, Moral Authority

..... Vows to Resist Nigeria’s Slide Into Autocracy

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday described Senate's persecution of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a descent into legislative dictatorship and democratic anarchy.

The Union also condemned the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate’s decision to continue barring Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan from performing her sacred

The president of Citizens Quest for Truth Initiative, Chief Christie Obiaruko Ndukwe has urged the newly elected Rivers LG Chairmen to carryout Real-time empowerment and project execution

Chief Oby who gave the encouragement via her Facebook page said, "The newly elected LG Chairmen have to prove that it was worth the stress by doing things differently this time around! Real-time empowerment and project execution! Enough of buying cars and displaying them as projects! Let's see those who have s

By Dr Austin Orette

There is no development if it is done at the expense of the rule of law and the confiscation of people’s properties. The greater part of development is the upholding of the rule of law and justice.

Since I can remember, successive Nigerian governments have treated the rule of law as an inconvenience. The rule of law is the bedrock of any society that wishes to develop. It is the sine qua non of a developed society. It is the main difference between developed and underdevelope

Which country has a foreign policy that is most belligerent, brutal, domineering and hostile to other countries?

Which country, more than any other, has :

• waged more wars against countries?
• Overthrown more governments?
• Imposed illegal sanctions on countries which victimize the poorest of that country causing thousands of deaths?
• Invaded more countries without provocation?
• Uses its military and economic power to threaten and bully other countries?
• Has used their Security Council veto to obstruct the UN?

The Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Imo State Chapter, has paid a courtesy visit Wednesday to the Customs Controller, Federal Operations unit (FOU) Zone C, Owerri, the Imo state capital. Leading other Executive members, (FOMWAN) President, Mrs. Anifat Bola Animashaun Ameerah in her remarks has expressed delight of the Association to visit Comptroller Bishir Abdulahi Balogun insisting that the Association was delighted and honoured to be in his presence.

"We are deli

By Dr Austin Orette

“For everything under the sun, there is time. There is time for peace and there is time for war’’. They will always lie to you. The Fulani Muslim will raise his right hand and put his left hand on the Quran, look you in the eye and lie to you. He is practicing Takiya which is allowed by their religion. The art of lying to further the cause of Islam. You will never be at peace with Islamic fundamentalists. It is always a lie. “

Africans have a better understanding of religion.

By Dr Austin Orette

“If you cannot question or interrogate it, then it is a lie “Of all the religions in the World, Islam is the only one that you cannot interrogate. Those who do are violently killed by adherents of Islam, who proclaim they are fighting for Allah. My question to the preachers of Islam has always been: If Allah is great, all powerful and all merciful, why does he need weak humans to fight for him or defend him? 

All over the world, Islam is fighting one war or the other in the n

Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has been commended for his inimitable contribution and commitment to the country’s unity and development.

As a governor, you gave politics in Nigeria greater vision and breadth. You pointed out that the goal of a well-performing government is about delivering public services, upholding the rule of law and ensuring the well-being of its citizens’’.

The commendation was contained in a statement issued by the Alema of Warri, High Chief Emman

THE HOPE OF A CLEAR MIND

      I just wanted to take the time to welcome my readership to a new column designed to offer hope in our dark days, something which is lacking in most of our social media and over our airwaves. The purpose of “The Hope Line” is to STILL present things from a biblical, business, and common-sense perspective—but with an added emphasis upon turning the gloom away on a variety of topics and allowing folks to warm themselves in the smile of what God CAN do in many instance

TWO WORLDVIEWS--YOU GET TO CHOSE PART 3

     There are two worldviews constantly in play on earth among the various populations. One worldview represents Satan and his supporters, the forces of darkness. The other worldview represents Jesus Christ and his supporters, the forces of righteousness. The worldview you feed is the worldview you claim. If you believe in lying, cheating, murder, stealing, and sin, then you have the satanic worldview in your corner. If you believe in love, joy, peace, th

Handlers could be full of mischief or just manipulators. Most Leaders don’t have a full grasp of what is going on.  While their ‘loyal’ aides feast on the ignorance of the citizens out there. Keeping a very sick leader and packaging him at the expense of the economy and security of the state is usually in the selfish interest of these close aides and allies.

 I remember how two Ministers would sneak in their letters of requests in their Agbada or Suite to prevent aides of the President from frus

TWO WORLDVIEWS—WHICH WILL YOU PICK? PART 2

      Let me shock many of my readers. The term ‘apologetics’ does not appear in the KJV Scriptures. I don’t understand why there are ministries with well-educated Christians who seem to think that those of us who are in Jesus Christ need to apologize for our faith. Further, these same ministries like to ‘soften’ our witness to other faiths and cultures to the point that THEY walk away from us feeling ‘vindicated’ while the Christian appears to be ‘emas

TWO WORLDVIEWS—WHICH WILL YOU PICK? PART 1

     A few years before the pandemic, I was invited to teach on the spiritual dangers of Modern Street Gangs at my district Vacation Youth Conference. This annual gathering lasted a week and brought young people from many of the churches in our area for a summer get together to magnify the Lord and to learn more about the Christian religion.

     It was an honor that turned into a disappointment, as the older youth whom I had been assigned not only did n

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” — Mahatma Gandhi

It is no longer a secret that before the ink had dried on the handing-over and taking-over documents, and before we could roll out our drums to celebrate the first 100 days in office of our brand-new Governor, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS - the ripples of cracks in the relationship between the Governor and his predecessor, benefactor, and our Leader, His Excellency Barrister Nyesom Wike, CON, h

THE CHECK LISTS, PART 2

     As I mentioned during our last thrill-packed episode, there are three types of check lists which are laid out in the KJV Bible:

      *There are check lists meant for the conduct of the righteous (saints).

      *There are check lists meant to spotlight the traits of the wicked (sinners).

      *Lastly, there are prophetic check lists for the last days putting forth warnings to protect or ‘wise up’ the saints and to warn the sinner specifically as to what is to come in

THE CHECK LISTS, PART 1

      Let me say up front that I appreciate each and every one who has taken the time to read and pass on this series of columns. The hour IS getting late, and, as The Temptations said in one of their songs from a past era, we are living in a Ball of Confusion.

      The best road map through uncertain times? Bible Prophecy. Amen.

      During my days as a Book Reviewer a few years back, the business world was abuzz with the ‘new’ innovation of check lists. Several best-sel

GET RIGHT—OR GET LEFT! PART 2

      In our last ride together, I sought to make it clear that one MUST become a Christian on God’s terms in order to be eligible to be Raptured off of this rock, and into Heaven. Church membership does NOT mean that you are IN Jesus Christ. If your father, mother, grandma, or grandpa is a Christian and you are not, you are NOT in Jesus Christ. You may know about Christ, but having a relationship with Him by calling on his name and becoming a part of his Kingdom is

.... Praises FCT minister for making Abuja smart city

....Says Akogate is the best in Nigeria

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, has been praised for imagining a different future for the nation’s capital, modernizing the city, providing development opportunities for women and youths and strengthening democracy and effective governance in the country.

He was also applauded for promoting the country’s strategic interests, advancing fundamental values and supporting

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the Ogoni Liberation Initiative  have criticized the federal government over recent remarks made by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, concerning the resumption of oil production in Ogoni noting that the statement was insensitive and damaging to a healing process undertaken by MOSOP over the past five years.

The groups further noted that the Ogoni people were yet to recover from the pains of the past and do not need to be rem