An accomplished Environmentalist, a believer in the noiseless delivery of selfless service to both his immediate community, Oro-Ukpabang and humanity as a whole. Born into the iconic family of Late Engr. Robin Oku Ukpong and Late Madam Akon Oku Ukpong of Udung Uwe Village in Urue Offong Oruko, Akwa Ibom State.His father was the first…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, has responded to the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Court, stating that election petitions cannot be won through social media propaganda. During an interview on the “Politics Today” program on Channels Television, Wike emphasized that election petitions are a distinct case and not…
The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, has called on the Amassoma Community in Port Harcourt to sustain its social and cultural traditions with unity, focus, and purpose in order to positively impact the community and Bayelsa State at large. Ambassador Igali made the call in Yenagoa…
The National Population Commission of Nigeria recently held a press briefing to commemorate World Population Day 2023. The event, which was organized under the theme “Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Uplifting the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock Our World’s Infinite Possibilities”, aimed to address gender inequality and empower women and girls to…
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Ghana Secures Landmark UN Resolution Declaring Transatlantic Slave Trade a Crime Against Humanity
The United States, Israel, and Argentina were the only three countries that voted against Ghana’s landmark United Nations resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
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The resolution was overwhelmingly adopted by the UN General Assembly, with 123 votes in favour and 52 abstentions.
Ghana led the push for the resolution, which formally declares the trafficking of enslaved Africans and their racialised chattel enslavement as history’s gravest crime against humanity, citing its immense scale, institutionalised brutality, and enduring socio-economic impact on Africa and the African diaspora.
President John Dramani Mahama and Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa rallied support from the African Union, CARICOM, and other international partners, framing the initiative as a critical step toward historical accountability and reparatory justice.
While the vast majority of UN member states either supported or abstained, the opposition votes from the United States, Israel, and Argentina stand out. The United States, along with several European countries, has historically resisted formal reparations discussions, arguing that present-day governments and institutions should not be held accountable for historical injustices.
Congratulations Amb. Godknows Boladei Igali on your recent appointment as the FIRST VICE PRESIDENT of the prestigious Academy of International Affairs of Nigeria. Your intellectual prowess and dedication to serving your country have earned you this well-deserved honour. We wish you all the best as you work alongside former Foreign Affairs Minister, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi,…
We join friends and family in celebrating an amazing labour veteran, political associate, and elder brother to the Honourable Member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency; a devoted family man, initiator of our revered annual Goat Peppersoup Fiesta, and Moderator of this Honourable House—Senior Comrade High Chief Abaye Ambaiowei—as he celebrates another wonderful year of life…
When the Prosperity Governor, the “miracle” Governor took office, in fact, he became more deliberate in funding our activities. And by the special grace of God from that time till now, over seven thousand students have benefited from the Students Loan Scheme and we’re still counting. We’re hoping that now that he has even won second term in office, it can only get better.
The postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census has raised concerns about the implications of the cancellation. The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, disclosed that the Commission had spent N200 billion on preparations for the census before the exercise was cancelled. Kwarra stated that the N800 billion budgeted included…
In a heartfelt message, former Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, Hon. Robinson Ere Erebi, expressed his appreciation to the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, and his political mentors for the opportunity to serve in the Prosperity Administration. Hon. Erebi thanked Governor Diri for the chance to be a part…
