Recently I watched Frontline production of “Poor Kids” on PBS TV. Actually, I did not watch the entire show. The plight of poor kids in America, the richest country in the world, was too depressing. It was a disgrace. I had to turn it off.

It made me think of how the Build Back Better bill would help poor kids. Conditions require that this bill deserves unanimous support. The time is overdue for the rich billionaires to step up and help the poor by visibly and vocally supporting this bill. These

Donald Trump captured the white vote primarily by embracing racism. However, this racism is nothing but a red herring to distract his followers from the fact that Republicans have nothing to offer the American people, with the exception of tax breaks for the billionaires. As I have asked before, “Will racism put food on the table?”  Will racism help to pay your outrageous hospital bill? The sad fact is that the Republicans reward their white support with exploitation.

When is the last time Republ

As a black person, I am shocked when white persons that I considered friends proclaim that they are proud followers of the blatant racist, Donald Trump. As a matter of fact, I am convinced that the overwhelming majority of Trump supporters do so precisely because he is racist.
As a black person, I am shocked when a white person that I respect for their integrity, proclaim that they are proud supporters of such a barefaced liar as Donald Trump.  According to the Washington Post, in his four years

The Vision and Success Opportunity Challenge is a forum created by Princewills Trust, where young boys and girls from Rivers State, Nigeria, pitch ideas and strategies for furthering their vision and success in life. The challenge is designed to help current Nigerian university undergraduates and postgraduates imagine realistic career models and investigate how to shift from concept to reality.

The prize for the successful winners remains a paid trip to tour the city of Dubai. The aim of this t

... Federal Government, Oil Coys owe NDDC over N4 trillion

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has pledged to settle all verified outstanding claims by it contractors in its efforts to facilitate sustainable development of the oil-rich region.

A source close to the Interim Administrator of the Commission who spoke on condition of anonymity said the NDDC boss was saddened that contractors who had done their jobs were still being owed many years after completion.

He said that the NDDC boss

It is clearly evident that the Republican Congresspersons and Senators have one sinister purpose. Their aim is to sabotage every meaningful bill that Biden proposes. Look at the record. Look at the infrastructure bill. Look at the Build Back Better bill. Virtually every single Republican has opposed or can be counted to oppose. These bills are the best bills since Social Security and Medicare.  Of course, as per usual, the Republicans hide behind some pretext, but their real aim is to cripple th

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

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

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.

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,

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

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

... 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

.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

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

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

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

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