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Edo elders on Tuesday outlined the priorities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo.

“We need a governor who cares about public education, health and the environment. We need a governor who cares about women, youths and elderly. Senator Monday Okpebholo understands Edo voters’ economic struggles and will work every day to make our state a better place to live. We are going to make sure that he is elected governor. We shall make the APC governorshi

A SUCCESS PRIMER FOR YOUNG BLACK MEN, PART 9

      Here’s a saying that parents have passed down to their sons over the generations: “Get your education, for it is something that society cannot take away from you, once you have it!”  An addendum to this is the following: “You can be excellent in whatever your life’s work will be, provided that you are willing to train for it!”

      Going to school on a regular basis, showing up daily for your lessons is a part of the training.

      During my cri

CAN’T HAVE JOY OR VOTING—WITHOUT JESUS!

      When you kick God and Jesus Christ out of society (as American has continually been trying to do since the 1950s) why are we ‘shocked’ when those who lead the charge to push them out are dismayed at the bitter fruit of their efforts?  When God and Jesus Christ are pushed out, who comes to fill the vacuum? None other than Satan himself.

      The recent gathering of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago had ALL the groups and trappings on displ

CAN’T HAVE JOY OR VOTING—WITHOUT JESUS!

      When you kick God and Jesus Christ out of society (as American has continually been trying to do since the 1950s) why are we ‘shocked’ when those who lead the charge to push them out are dismayed at the bitter fruit of their efforts?  When God and Jesus Christ are pushed out, who comes to fill the vacuum? None other than Satan himself.

      The recent gathering of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago had ALL the groups and trappings on displ

The Rivers State House of Assembly through its Committee on Power, Wednesday, conducted a Public Hearing on the Rivers State Electricity Market Bill, 2024.

A statement signed by Martin Wachukwu, Special Assistant on Media to the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly and circulated to news outlets noted that the Rivers State Electricity Market Bill, 2024, which is “a bill for law to repeal the Rivers State Electricity and Gas Board Law CAP 50, Laws of Rivers State 1999, and  to enact the Rivers

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

***List Terrible Condition of the State, Betrayal, Bogus Contracts as PDP Key Achievements

Edo youths on Sunday reaffirmed their unflinching support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo.

“Senator Monday Okpebholo remains an outstanding leader. He will improve the healthcare delivery system, allow the people to decide what types of programmes and policies to implement, channel more resources to poor communities, design appropriate institutional ma

Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Following the recent historic solidarity walk in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Coalition of Renewed Hope Family reiterates its unwavering commitment to democracy and strong leadership in Rivers State.

Chief Tony C. Okocha, KSC, DSSRS, JP, Deputy Leader of the Renewed Hope Family in Rivers State, assured attendees that the Coalition will continue to rally support for the President as he implements transformative policies for the nation. “We are ded

A group, Okpebholo Change Movement, has explained why the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has not chosen to run from pillar to post with his work plan for the development of Edo State.

“Edo requires a governor with sound vision, dedication and focus, one who will bring his ingenuity to bear in the management of the state’s economic potential and the natural endowments. In Edo State today, there is growing fervor for what Senator Monday Okpebholo stands for. Mo

HEY KAMALA—WHERE’S THE POLICY, BABY?

          Just wanted to throw this into the mix: The second member of ‘The Squad’ this year LOST their seat in Congress.  They were ‘primaried out’ by more moderate Democrats.  The first member of ‘The Squad’ that fell a few months ago was Jamaal Bowman out of New York.  Cori Bush of Missouri lost her congressional seat the other night.  There could be more ‘casualties’ in the primary process, as folks are getting tired of high food, rent, gas, and unemplo

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

With time-coded Information, DNA Activations, and Trippy Flows, The Anu Hets embody the three and merge them into dope “Shamanic Rap” 

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.