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Delta: WALKATHON EXPERTS WALK 12 HOURS, 60+KM FROM AGBOR TO THE FINISH LINE IN ASABA - By Patrick Ochei

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Saturday, 5th April, 2025, will in a long time remain indelible in the memoirs of Deltans, Nigerians and Africans, being a day that 41 participants of the Hope Unites 2025 - Walkathon and Event, including the accompanying Police, FRSC, Red Cross and Medical Teams, broke the record by taking part in and completing a 60+km walk from Agbor to Asaba for an awareness of child separation issues in society, and it is also demonstrative of the toil and stress the average Nigerian family has to go through just to make ends meet. The walk which was organized by Fostering Hopes Foundation, commenced exactly 5:00am in the morning and terminated few minutes past 5:00pm in the evening at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. However, there was a stop-over at Issele-Uku Kingdom, headquarters of Aniocha North Local Government Area, where the highly cerebral Traditional Ruler, HRM Agbogidi Obi Nduka JP (MNSE) in company of the Desert Warrior and founder of Fight Against Desert Encroachment (FADE Africa), Chief...
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ANAMBRA GUBER 2025: Soludo Emerges APGA Consensus Candidate

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The governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Soludo CFR., has emerged the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) party during the April 5, 2025, primary election held at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.  According to Chief Nwaegbo Uche, chairman of the electoral committee, Soludo pulled a total of 3168 votes to emerge the candidate of the party. After announncing the result, Chief Nwaegbo officially declared Soludo the winner, returned him as the party’s candidate and presented him with a certificate of return. In his acceptance speech, Governor Soludo thanked the delegates for electing him to run for a second term under the platform of APGA. He outlined the core of his administration’s accomplishments to include, recruitment of over 8,115 teachers, over 1000 health workers and consultants, Anambra state government house and lodge, over 750km of roads amongst others. While promising to continue working for the people, he reassured the party members, stak...
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PDP Condemns APC's Misguided Critique on Agbor Flooding

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The Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in strong terms the state APC's misguided critique regarding the flooding in Agbor caused by heavy downpour. In a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Delta State, Hon. Sunday Apah, on behalf of the party, it stated that the PDP feels compelled to respond to the misguided and unfounded assertions made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State regarding the recent flooding in Agbor. The statement reads: "While the PDP expresses deep sympathy for those whose motorcycles, vehicles, and other valuables have been damaged or destroyed by the flood, we must reject the inaccurate portrayal of events and the irresponsible blame placed on the government, led by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State. "It is essential to recognize that downpours and flooding are natural occurrences that can affect any region, including developed countries such as...
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DUMO LULU-BRIGGS JOINS PROF. OKABA, OTHERS TO VISIT FORMER PRES. GOODLUCK JONATHAN; BRIEFS HIM ON PA. E.K CLARK'S BURIAL COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

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A distinguished delegation of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), led by its President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, paid a courtesy visit to former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, to formally present the burial plans for the late Pa Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. The delegation, which included Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, Chairman of the National Burial Committee; Engr. Ebipamowei Wodu, INC National Secretary; and Chief Ebikeme Clark, eldest son of the late Ijaw leader, met with Dr. Jonathan to seek his support and blessing for the funeral arrangements. Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, while presenting the detailed burial schedule, emphasized that the plans were carefully developed in consultation with the Clark family to ensure a befitting final farewell for the Grand Commander of the Niger Delta Struggle. Dr. Jonathan warmly received the delegation, expressing his unwavering commitment to honoring Pa Dr. Edwin Clark’s legacy. He assured the delegation of his full support in ensuring that the...
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LATE PA E. K. CLARK'S BURIAL COMMITTEE VISITS GOV FUBARA

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As part of preparations for a befitting burial for the renowned leader of Ijaw Nation, Late Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, the Burial Committee, on Friday, paid a visit to Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at his private residence in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Led by the Chairman of the Committee, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs; the delegation also had the National President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof Benjamin Okaba; among others, on the entourage. The delegation was at the Governor's residence to brief him on the progress so far made on the preparations for a successful burial for the former Federal Commissioner of Information; Senator and Leader of Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). Writing on his verified social media handles, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs captured the meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara thus:   Yesterday, I had the honor of accompanying Professor Benjamin Okaba, the President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), who led our delegation on a ...
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AFRICA'S AID DEPENDENCY CULTURE: MORE OF BENEFIT TO DONORS THAN RECIPIENTS - by Fred Akpewe

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Foreign aids are assistance given by a country to another , usually for humanitarian, economic or development purposes. Many African nations have fallen into this trap with the insane belief that these aids or grants are free resources with no payment required.  Many foreign aid programmes come with political or economic conditions that can resemble the control imposed by foreign loans. Aid sounds benevolent but when it has hidden conditions, it can trap nations in debt dependency. Has African nations really benefitted from foreign aid programmes? CULTIVATION OF DEPENDENCY CULTURE  The reliance of Africa on foreign aids has fostered a dependency mentality amongst policy makers who may view aid as a primary solution to developmental challenges. This perception may lead to complacency and a lack of initiative in formulating and implementing home grown solutions. Instead of fostering self sufficiency, aid dependency can result in a sense of entitlement and reduced accountability ...
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FULL LIST: Profile Of New NNPC Board Members

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Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer (l) and Ahmadu Musa Kida, Non-Executive Chairman (r) FULL LIST: Profile Of New NNPC Board Members President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure, and the group chief executive officer, Malam Mele Kyari. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, indicated that the President  removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023. The new 11-man board has Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO and Ahmadu Musa Kida as non-executive chairman. Here’s a profile of the new NNPC Limited board members: 1. Bashir Bayo Ojulari – Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Ojulari, a mechanical engineer and alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, hails from Kwara State. Before his appointment, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating ...
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