NABJ: WHERE WERE THE BLACK MEN?
At the recent shindig of the National Association of Black Journalists gathering in Chicago, the stage had former President Donald J. Trump, Harris Faulkner of Fox News and two other Black female journalists who didn’t do the profession much good with their shrillness and hostility towards Trump (a DEFINITE no-no for professional news gatherers).
Sadly, the entire event made the NABJ look bad. Trump was right to call them on their tardiness (they were
THE ‘FLIP FLOP’ CZAR AND PARTY ARE BACK IN TOWN
I can’t take credit for the title of my column, this time around. I owe thanks to Business Commentator and Columnist Scott Shellady as he was being interviewed on Varney & Company by host Stuart Varney on the Fox Business channel towards the end of July 2024.
It was Shellady who coined the phrase as the discussion turned to how VP Kamala Harris was having her background ‘scrubbed and sanitized’ as she has been ‘pronounced’ as yet the l
Annapurna Panorama Trekking also known as the Annapurna Panorama View Trekking is a popular and relatively shorter trekking route in the Annapurna trekking region of Nepal. It's renowned for its stunning panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, lush rhododendron forests, and cultural experiences in traditional Gurung and Magar villages. The Annapurna Panorama Trekking route provides a captivating journey through the Annapurna region, showcasing stunning mountain scenery,
Ahead of the August 1 planned nationwide protest tagged #End bad governance, the South South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Blessing Agbomhere has appealed to Nigerians, especially the youth, to jettison the idea of a protest, adding that it would create more problems than it is meant to solve.
In a press statement which he released in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital on Monday, Agbomhere stated that a protest coming a year into the administration of
Triin Lellep-Kordes, Artur144, and The Swim'n Bird blend conscious hip hop with esoteric knowledge and hermetic/kemetic wisdom. Brought forth through pure synchronicity, the trio debuts its first single titled “Ha A Tu,” which means “I love you” in the ancient Sassani language.
Triin Lellep is an Estonian singer and actress. She has sung in recitals and opera
A SUCCESS PRIMER FOR YOUNG BLACK MEN, PART 8
In putting this section of the primer together about Mental Health, I’d like to say that it is a subject worth discussing—but the spiritual side of the equation MUST be addressed rather than ‘just’ the medication and clinical side. I’ll put it simply: guard carefully the loins of your mind; watch carefully what passes your senses—especially your ears and your eyes—for what enters the mind and settles in the heart WILL impact you, for good or fo
Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, Director General of the National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), convened a meeting with representatives from the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to deliberate on the progress of the Bodo City Remediation project.
The gathering aimed to ensure the project's adherence to international best practices, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability.
During the meeting, the SPDC team presented a comprehensive status update, outlining the
The people of Eliozu town in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, are outraged by the scurrilous allegations made by Mr. Chijioke Ihunwo against the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule. In a recent interview, Ihunwo brazenly lied about Amaewhule's involvement in disrupting a health program at the Eliozu Health Center, a claim that is utterly false and malicious.
The Eliozu Youth Association, CDC Chairman, and CDC Secretary have issued a joint statement vehementl
The Director General and Chief Executive of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke has underscored the importance of reducing gas flaring in Nigeria, as according to him, “The persistent practice of gas flaring has marred the breathtaking landscape of Nigeria’s abundant natural resources. It serves as a symbol of the missed prospects for harnessing energy, fostering economic growth, and preserving the environment. The well-documented environmental a
CRITICAL CONDITION BY JAMES A. MCMENIS
“When inferiority is allowed to take root in our hearts, it leads to an inferiority complex. This is poisonous. It will negatively affect every area of your life and all of your relationships.”
--Critical Condition
By James A. McMenis
There is good criticism, and there is bad criticism. Our current world is swimming in bad criticism as men and women, boys and girls—even in the church—do NOT know the true difference between the two. Pastor James A.
WHITE DEMOCRATS VS. KAMALA HARRIS: FEAR OF A BLACK PRESIDENT?
As I mentioned in my last power-packed, cliffhanger of a column about Vice President Kamala Harris, I noted that our politics are miles apart. However, I did note that the Democratic party—you know, the party that ‘claims’ to support Black people and racial justice—did not have the right to push the Vice President out of the White House because of her skin color. Now, some three to six months later, the SAME party that worship
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SO, WHAT IS A JOURNALIST?
Let’s be honest. The field of newsgathering has changed with the addition of electronic toys such as Smartphones and Selfie Sticks. This does NOT mean that newsgathering has gotten any better—it just means that there are more girls and boys with electronic toys, but little in the way of ‘upstairs smarts’ to be a good reporter or 'journalist.'
‘Journalist’. REAL reporters hate the term. I should know. I was a REAL reporter for quite a few years before I g
WHEN YOUR MENTOR NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT
Over the years, it has become fashionable for people to ‘cry out’ for mentors to help them—or someone in their group. During my days as a Probation Officer with my county juvenile court, the parents of clients would occasionally say to me: “Well, my child would do better IF they had a mentor.” They have something better than a mentor—they’re called ‘parents’.
Let’s be honest. Our modern society, often led by ‘the wizards of smart’ and the social
Recall that in 2021, Shell announced its intention to divest its Nigerian onshore assets due to the incompatibility of its long-term energy transition strategy with the challenges of operations in Nigeria, marked by theft and oil spills.
This move has expectedly sparked wide reactions and cast serious doubts in the minds of Niger Deltans on the propriety of the intentions of the IOC given the age long mutual suspicion between the company and the long neglected people of the region.
The concerns wi
.....calls them to order over misinterpretation of valid Court Judgments
The Citizens Action for Good Governance has cautioned G-60 Opposition group for what it described as the group’s meddlesomeness concerning the political crises and the recent Court of Appeal judgment in Rivers State.
The group who made its position known during a press conference today at the Treasure Suites opposite Federal High Court, Central Area Abuja, said, “We, the CITIZENS ACTION FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE, have convened this
WHEN DEMOCRATS RUN INTO THE CHURCH
During my ‘active’ years as a Minister, one of the complaints that I most often heard coming from congregation members of various churches in the Black Community was the following: “I can’t get ahold of my Pastor.” I never really had a good explanation as to why this was so until I checked out the local political news over the past few years.
Seems that Democrat office holders have little problem getting ahold of a Pastor—or a congregation—on a Sun
It was pomp and excitement as the outgoing President, Rotary club of Port Harcourt ECO Rtn Dr Anthony Ikpor handed over the mantle of leadership to Dr Bieye Renner Briggs.
The annual handover ceremony of the club in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital last week marked the transition of power from Rtn Dr Anthony Ikpor, a bank executive, management consultant, environmental activist and sports enthusiast to the incoming president Rtn Dr Bieye Renner Briggs.
The event our correspondent repor
....Seeks Collaboration On Renewable Energy Opportunities In Borno Ahead of D.A.R.E.S. Roll-Out
A high-level delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the World Bank Mission today briefed the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, on the benefits of the Energizing Education Programme (EEP Phase II) deployed at the University of Maiduguri, to which he expressed gratitude to the top management delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Wor
WHERE REAL MEN ARE UNINVITED—PART 3
For those who may have tuned in late, REAL men—the ones who have Jesus Christ in their lives—have been pushed out of the discussion on a slew of issues involving the family. Three of them come immediately to mind: No-Fault Divorce, Child Support and Visitation, and the largest quicksand pit of the three—Abortion on Demand. Further, biblical marriage—between one man and one woman for life—has been disregarded by BOTH Pro-Life and Pro-Murder (Pro-Choice)
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