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Winners of the Princewill’s Trust Vision and Success Opportunity Challenge have departed for Dubai, for a 6 day all expenses paid trip. Over 7000 youths from Rivers State participated in the fiercely contested competition, where they were tested for courage, creativity, vision and the will to achieve results.

At the beginning, each applicant was screened and those who prequalified were required to produce and submit a business proposal to the consultant. A total of 10 individuals were selected to

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Slavery was as acceptable as apple pie

During apartheid, was it the patriotic duty of white South Africans to support South Africa? Should  black South Africans?

During the holocaust, was it the patriotic duty of non-Jewish Germans to support Germany? Should German Jews?

Despite the apartheid Israel imposes against the  Palestinians, is it the patriotic duty of Israelis  to support Israel? Should Palestinian citizens of Israel?

During slavery in America, was it the patriotic duty of white Americans to support America? Should the slaves

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My attention has been drawn to sponsored write ups in the media, claiming that I passed the buck on my responsibility for the constitution of the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC.

 

The write ups deliberately published while I am outside the country on national duty, reportedly quoted my media aide, Jackson Udom, claiming that I have denied responsibility for the constitution of the board of the Commission. I have checked with Mr Udom, and he has clearly said he was misquoted.

 

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As the global Dubai Expo 2020 kick starts, there lines a number of tourist side attractions designed to add world-class tourism flavour to the event. One of such prominent world class tourism side attractions, is the Afrozons Dubai Sound off which has more Countries Join the March 2022 trip, as it gains global attention.

It is noteworthy that the AFROZONS DUBAI SOUND OFF, a premier, one-of-a-kind, travel experience, courtesy of Dubai Tourism and AfroZons Radio (USA), has gained so much momentum,

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The Ramey Commentaries (TM) By Mike Ramey

 

HARD TIMES?  BUILD YOUR SOUNDTRACK, BABY!

 

“When you’ve been through hard times—and you come out; when they come around again, they’re an old, familiar friend!”

--Mike Ramey

Syndicated Columnist

 

     A few years back, there was a major economic downturn.  Companies were going under.  Unemployment was on the rise.  One wise business owner observed the goings on.  Using great people skills, the business owner called his employees together and made the following statement: “I understand that this cou

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Location was essential to an up-and-coming entrepreneur! Making sure your brick and mortar store was accessible, with ample parking, near heavy traffic. The retail industry now requires an online presence and (if applicable) an in-person experience. E-commerce allows anyone to shop locally and globally from the comfort of home. Having a website was a trend, now it is a standard. The pandemic forced many businesses to pivot sales and services from meeting places to online spaces as a means to con

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Democracy - American Style

To quote from my book, “Leave the Rat Race to the Rats” :

“Did you know that the number of registered lobbyists in Washington has more than doubled since 2000 to 2005 to  more than 34,750 while the amount that lobbyists charge their new clients has increased by as much as 100 percent? Only a few other businesses have enjoyed greater prosperity in an otherwise fitful economy starting at $300,000 per year. Some 12,467 lobbyists registered with the federal government in the first half of 2009. Under

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... As Chief Emeka Beke Emerges State Chair-Elect

 

 

...Commends Chizi Nyeomasila, for Staying True to His Pledge

 

 

....Commends Amaechi for being a true Promoter of Democracy

 

 

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party, (nPDP), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has congratulated the Rivers APC Chairman-elect, Chief Emeka Beke, for his victory at the party congress held yesterday at Polo Club, GRA, Port Harcourt

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.Urges Delegates to Elect Patriotic Progressives Who Have Shown Sufficient Readiness and True Commitment to Lead the Party to Recover the Brick House in 2023

 

....Hails Nyeomasila,  Bekee for Pledging to Work Together

 

...Describes Abe’s Man Boycotting the Screening as a sign of cowardice

 

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has urged delegates for the October 16 Congres

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A poultry farmer, Tekena Ovuru, has emerged winner of the monthly Princewill Trust Help the Hard Worker competition. The monthly competition is put together by the hard working team of the Princewills Trust

A Rivers State based poultry farmer, Tekena Ovuru emerged the winner of the September, 2021 edition, beating both Collins Moore and Kingsley Peterside to win the N100,000 cash prize.

A statement from Princewills Trust quoted Prince Tonye Princewill, who presented the cash award on behalf of his

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70 Afrobeat Fans Set to Win a Dream Trip to Dubai For EXPO 2020

 

The Chief Executive of the Dubai Tourism Corporation and Marketing, Issam Kazim says the Dubai Expo 2020 which opened on the 1st of October will offer peoples of diverse cultures around the world, an opportunity to see world class destinations, the latest advancements in technology and tourist attractions all in one.

 

He said the Expo is part of efforts to showcase Dubai and announce the recovery of the tourism sector from the pandem

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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has, in pursuant to its corporate social responsibility, boosted the wanning morale of the Nigeria Police Force, with the donation of housing units to the Special Protection Unit of the Police.

The project, renamed President Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria Police (Special Protection Unit) Bade 6 Barracks, is located at Omagwa in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, comprises of 68 standard blocks of flats. This is in addition to features such as g

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President Muhammadu Buhari will next week Tuesday (September 28) commission an apartment complex donated by the NDDC to the the Special Protection Unit of the Nigeria Police.

 

The complex, comprising 64 flats, is located in Omagwa area of Port Harcourt which is the host community for the Port Harcourt International Airport.

 

Construction of the complex started several years ago, but was completed early this year as part of the renewed drive by the Commission, under the leadership of the Interim Ad

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Failed Democracy

I am afraid the United States has become a failed democracy. The most crucial point is that now if Democrats propose legislation which would be tremendous benefit to Americans, the Republicans see that as a disastrous consequence for them, and so will do everything to kill such legislation. Case in point is the current infrastructure legislation proposed. In my estimation, this is the most beneficial legislation for Americans proposed since Social Security and Medicare. It is no surprise that Re

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….Describes it as a total neglect

Citizens Quest for Truth Initiative, an accountability advocacy Non-Governmental Organization has implored the Rivers State government, the Federal Government, multinational companies, their subsidiaries and all concerned to swiftly and immediately act on the deplorable state of Oyigbo-Afam Road, describing it as total neglect

The advocacy group who quoted Abraham Lincoln thus, "To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of mankind” explained that th

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Fani-Kayode: Footsteps of the Forerunner

 

Written by Christie Obiaruko Ndukwe

 

Just like a flash of lightning and the sound of the thunder, the media space was buzzing with the news of Femi Fani-Kayode's defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, thereby ending weeks of speculations and rumors that he intends to abandon the opposition ship, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

 

The man popularly known as FFK or Mr Short fuse left doubters gasping for air as he made his way to the Government in power, thereby confirming the po

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... States that the move is a trick to deny the South her two terms after the two terms of the North through President Buhari

... Describes Plot as an Unacceptable insult on both Jonathan and the entire southern political class

 Having carefully perused through the series of articles on the deadly scheming of some Northern Leaders to lure former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan into the 2023 Presidential contest, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and erstwhile National Publicit

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There are a gang of online stores, Instagram boutiques, and websites where you can buy affordable trendy fashion. The popular sites include Fashion Nova, boohoo, PettyLittleThing, SHEIN, Missguided, Zara, and NastyGal.

 

Sir. Ma'am. These sites are far from being the only places to find affordable style-conscious clothes. We Buy Black over here, so it should be no surprise I have a list of budget-friendly Black-Owned alternatives to cheap fashion without sacrificing quality for each and every bad

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 ….says six trillion is enough to build two Dubais

…..expresses dismay over leaders involved in the sleaze

…..tells them toGo and return the money joor”

Chief Obiaruko Christie Ndukwe the President of Citizens Quest for Truth Initiative, an accountability advocacy Non Governmental Organization has appealed for the release and accessibility of the NDDC Forensic Report to those who want to have access to it in accordance with the spirit and letter of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

 Chief Obiaru

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