By Prof. O. Igho Natufe,
Barrister Kingsley Ehensiri Akpederin and
Barrister Victor Oruno
On November 5, 2025, an undated video of HRM Orhue l, Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, appeared on several Okpe platforms, as well as on some non-Okpe platforms.
In the video, Orhue l categorically declared that “Okpe is a dialect of the Urhobo” and therefore not a distinct ethnic nationality. This declaration injected another level of schism between the Okpe Union and HRM Orhue l.
The Okpe Union considers the decl
The Maritime workers Union of Nigeria, Shipping Branch has elected new District EXCO in the Eastern Zone comprising Warri, Port Harcourt and Onne to pilot the activities of the branches for the next four years, even as they have been charged on synergy and collaboration which officials say will ensure the welfare of workers.
The election which took place Tuesday, December 9, in Port Harcourt the Rivers state Capital, saw the gathering of all the delegates from the affected Districts who came to
Well known for his steadfast adherence to principles and thorough leadership, Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba stands very tall as a man of great moral rectitude. His style of leadership has distinguished him as a hardworking and an upright Nigerian.
Naturally zealous about development, the current Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka comes across clearly as a competent hand that would not back away from a public interest policy. Perhaps, the most fascinating part of Asagba is that
In a display of classic culture and deep tradition, finely laced with an international cast; the families of Iyamabo and Datubo converged in the Rivers state capital, Port Harcourt to join one another in holy matrimony.
Supervised by the women, the Igbe finji ( box opening) to show what the groom had bought for his bride was followed with the bibi fe (buying of the mouth) display which saw both families feed each other with a key assembly of exotic Kalabari dishes carefully prepared and present
....Attends Kalabari New Year Festival
After 50 days in office, Princewill and key members of Queen Elebabene Da Ogo group of houses headed to the historical town of Elem Kalabari to celebrate the Kalabari New Year in support of the Chief Host and King of the source, HRH Mujahid Dokubo Asari.
“The festival is observed on the 16th of November each year with the 15th evening or tide event recognized as the “transition”. The date is tied to a beautiful natural phenomenon of the tidal surge or “tu
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) Haulage District Eastern Zone, Onne, Rivers State has staged a peaceful protest at Onne to debunk what the union described as an alleged malicious and unfounded allegations of connivance and extortion levelled against the Union by a group they refer to as dissidents within their fold who according to them felt aggrieved over the commencement of Electronic Truck call- Up system otherwise known as E- Call Up at Onne Port.
The peaceful protest which start
The executive chairman, Haulage District of Maritime works uniform of Nigeria (MWUN) Eastern ports, Comrade Ugwu Adolphus says there is no amount of intimidation, blackmail or name -calling that would make him fight the federal government policy of Electronic Truck call -up system otherwise known as E- call up at Onne Port.
Ugwu was reacting to a recent protest embarked upon by some truck drivers under the aegis of Active Containers and Cargo Truck drivers Association of Nigeria who on Tues
The publisher of the Beam News Magazine and National President of Citizens Quest For Truth Initiative, Chief Obiaruko Christie Ndukwe has emphasized the need for training and retraining of aides to government officials.
Chief Obiaruko while reacting to the faceoff between the FCT Minister – Wike and Military officer in Abuja today recalled that, “I remember the days of Dr Peter Odili as Gov how Ade Adeogun as CSO and Larry Lawrence Pepple as Chief Detail would get a security brief before their pr
100 Years of First Aircraft-Landing in Kano: A Need to Reposition Nigeria's Aviation Ecosystem
Written by Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim
The Air Transportation & Aviation in Nigeria started, through the use of the Kano experience in quelling the first ever twin-concept of Rural & Urban crises, by the ever-proactive British Colonial Administrative Masters, who were largely members of the secret service.
An incident led to the formation of what was later to be an eye opener to areas and domains that people lea
....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 6th 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
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