Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the passing of Dame Mary Amaechi, mother of a former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi. Jonathan, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Ikechukwu Eze, on Saturday in Abuja, extended his heartfelt sympathies to Amaechi, the entire Amaechi family and all those…
A Reflection at Eighty-Two: The Lion’s Quiet Gaze I stand at the threshold of my eighty-second year, and the road behind me stretches like the ancient paths of Esanland, winding, sometimes treacherous, yet always leading toward a higher purpose. Born on the 10th of April 1944 in Kumba, in what was then Southern Cameroons, I…
Today, I join millions of Nigerians and members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in celebrating our Presidential Candidate, His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, on the occasion of his birthday. Your unwavering commitment to integrity, accountability, prudent leadership, and the vision of a better Nigeria continues to inspire hope across our nation. Your exemplary service…
I join the good people of Ward 9, Etsako East Local Government Area, in heartily congratulating Dr Fatima Ahmad Abdullahi and Comrade Seidu Abdulrahman on their well-deserved appointments as members of the Governing Council of the Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology. Your appointments are a reaffirmation of your outstanding character, competence, and…
Today, I join family, friends, and the good people of Ikpoba-Okha LGA to celebrate a remarkable personality and our dependable Vice Chairman, Hon. Ero Omokaro, on her birthday. Madam, your dedication to public service and your unflinching loyalty to our great party are a shining example to us all. You have consistently demonstrated leadership with…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, has commiserated with Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, vice presidential candidate of teh ADC in the 2027 general elections, on the death of his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi. Malami, governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2027 general elections…
Peter Obi pays condolence visit to Isaac Fayose over wife’s demise Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has paid a condolence visit to businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose following the death of his wife, in what observers see as another demonstration of empathy beyond political divides. Obi’s visit came shortly after…
CSOs, labour leaders: Tinubu’s reforms are repeating SAP’s mistakes 40 years later Labour leaders, development experts, civil society organisations (CSOs) and economists have said the economic reforms being implemented by the administration of President Bola Tinubu mirror the policies of the structural adjustment programme (SAP). Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at a conference marking 40…
Today, I celebrate a true living legend as Professor Wole Soyinka marks his 92nd birthday. Professor Soyinka’s life has been defined by intellect and an unwavering commitment to truth. Beyond his Nobel laureate status, his voice has shaped our literary identity and guided our collective journey for decades. His contributions to literature, culture and our…
“Forever in Our Hearts, Forever in Our Memories.” Today, we pause to remember and celebrate the beautiful life of our dearly beloved Mrs. Henrietta Nibokum Ugheoke, the beloved wife of Hon. Joseph Ayegbeni Ugheoke, Executive Director, Commercial and Environmental Development, South South Development Commission (SSDC), and the former First Lady of Etsako Central Local Government…
