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By Dr Austin Orette

I am in receipt of a letter that asked parents to pay for an excursion to England. I was very perturbed because this goes beyond the mandate of the school. These kids barely know the geography of Nigeria, and you want to export them to another culture for indoctrination and cultural imperialism.

What is London for the Nigerian child? Are we still under colonialism? This program has nothing to improve the child except to give them a false sense of elitism which has destroyed N

Business mogul, Felix Aganbi, has urged parents in Nigeria and abroad to allow their daughters to attend the one day Canaan Land golf training and tournament in Koko, Delta State.

"The golf training and tournament will introduce girls to golf in a social and engaging environment. It will also help them build confidence, learn vital skills, and connect with others in a friendly community" Aganbi said in a statement issued Friday morning.

Scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Canaanland Golf and

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) shipping branch district executive has paid a Familiarization visit to the West African Container Terminal,(WACT), Onne.

The visit which took place  last week Thursday, February 19, 2026 was one of the policy thrust of the new administration led by its District Chairman,  Comrade Raymond  Nwawueze which according to him, anchored on  expanding existing relationship with the aim of increasing robust synergy  between his members and the management of sh

• Says President Bola Tinubu Is the Best Person to Restructure Nigeria

• Promises to Empower the People, Untie the Ropes Of Ignorance And Bondage

• Vows to Pay Attention to Education, Legal Reforms, Agriculture, Healthcare and Maternal Welfare

• Pledges to Set Up Digital Library, Get Equipment for Artisans, Encourage Vocational Education, Fight For New Constitution

Houston-based family physician, Dr Austin Orette, on Sunday declared himself as the best candidate for the Delta South Senate position i

....Issues development charges to politicians 

.....Praises Okpe Union founding fathers 

.....Lists priorities

.....Intensifies advocacy for renaming of Okpe and Sapele Local Government Areas

.....Calls for true federalism and restructuring in Nigeria

President General of Okpe Union (Worldwide), Prof. Igho Natufe, has urged the Delta State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori to uplift Okpe Nation and recognize Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality; just as his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa d

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‎.....Urges Him To Confine His Activities To 510 Acres Granted In The W.A.C.A Judgement

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‎.....Refutes Okpe's Claim Over Sapele

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‎..... Insists Sapele Not Exclusive Town of Okpe People

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‎The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, on Saturday urged the Orodje of Okpe to restrict his authority and confine his activities to the said 510 acres granted in the judgement of Chief Ayomanor V. Ginuwa 11 JELR81222 (W.A.C.A).

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‎"I sincerely hope that the said proposed foundation lay

Written by Oby Ndukwe

There's no use pretending not to know what's going on within the kitchen cabinet of the President and Grand Leader of the Renewed Hope Agenda which has given birth to the Campaign body- the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. I have tried not to write or speak considering that many on this App are just too biased, yet they still wait for me to drop something.

I was close to the man in the eye of the storm while we both fought for the mandate of Rotimi Amaechi from the build up of the

.... Zonal Coordinator of Customs ACG Mohammed Kamal Lauds initiative

Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) has launched its pet project, Sustainability And Green Border Initiative at the Zone C Headquarters Rivers state, raking in over N500M, even as the Customs Zone C, Zonal Coordinator, ACG Mohammed Kamal has lauded the National president for a well thought out project .

The National president of COWA, Mrs. Kikelomo Adewale Adeniyi the initiator of the project and the wife of Comptroller

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