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....As Minister Launches Achievement Compendium and Relaunches ESI Map

.....Commends NOSDRA’s High Integrity Ranking

....Promises Support to Reduce Artisanal Refining Spills

Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has praised the exceptional work of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), its Director-General, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, and the management team after the public unveiling of the Agency’s Compendium of Achievements and the relaunch of the Environmental Sensitivity

....As Prince Princewill Says Sustainable Development Could Be Achieved Fundamentally Via the Quality of Politics And the Strength of Governance

The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed dismay over low turnout of voters where there are elections, as a result of rigging and manipulation allegedly embedded in the system.

Otti who decried growing increase in voter apathy, despite huge funds used in political mobilization due to disenchantment, especially after the 2023 general elections not

By Bon Peters

The Nigeria Customs Service Area 1 Command Port Harcourt Rivers State says it is synerging with the Eastern Port police for national security, trade facilitation and effective Law enforcement.

This was contained in a press release made available by the Command's Public Relations officer, Barilule Aanee, an Assistant Superintendent of Customs 1, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital weekend.

The statement noted that in a bid to deepen inter-agency collaboration, the Customs Ar

By Bon Peters

The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs service Lagos says it is partnering with the Nigerian Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF) to promote sports and youth development among others.

This was contained in a press release made available by the Public Relations officer of the Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Oscar Ivara, on Tuesday at the Command headquarters in Lagos.

The statement noted that ”in an effort to promote sports and youth empowerment in Ni

...As Da-Ogo the 6^th announces the first ten beneficiaries of the 10 million Naira development fund

There was joy and jubilation in Da-Ogo Polo as the newly elected Da- Ogo and Queen Elebabene Group of Houses Polodabo (Leader), Prince Tonye T.J.T. Princewill (Da-Ogo the 6th) held his first full general meeting in the Da-Ogo Memorial Hall, Buguma City.

Other notable members of the family in attendance were King Mujahid Dokubo Asari, King Diamond E. Tobin West, Chief Akaodu H Princewill,   Chief

.... 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