By Jones Abiri It’s forty nine years for a man whose mission to revamp and reposition Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to its rightful place of Glory is unwavering with challenges. Indeed, NDDC has been on the path of rapid development over the last few years that Chief (Dr) Samuel Ogbuku has been in office.The NDDC…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has congratulated renowned economist and public intellectual, Prof. Pat Utomi, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing his life as a testament to “God’s unblemished love, grace and faithfulness.” In a letter dated February 9, 2026, and personally signed by the National Chairman of PANDEF, Amb. (Dr.) Godknows…
A key highlight of PANDEF’s message was the renewed call for urgent action on the longstanding infrastructural decay in the Niger Delta—the region that sustains the national economy. The forum emphasized that critical projects such as the East-West Road, the Benin–Auchi Road, the Benin–Warri Road, and the rehabilitation of major southern ports in Port Harcourt, Calabar, Onne, and Warri can no longer be ignored if Nigeria intends to unlock its full economic potential.
Moreover, insiders within the APC have raised alarm about Tinubu’s relationship with Adeleke, arguing that it seems unfair to prioritize the governor at the expense of dedicated party members. The unease centers around past instances where Tinubu’s political maneuvers appeared to undermine party candidates.
“As a coalition of elders, statesmen, and stakeholders from Nigerian major socio-cultural groups committed to the unity, justice, and progress of our dear country, we cannot ignore the fact that a healthy democracy thrives on the presence of a credible, organized, and vibrant opposition.”
By King Bubaraye Dakolo While ordinarily nobody or group should jostle to be numbered amongst those who are in a bad state, one would have no choice but to do so when one is honestly and obviously in a far worse state than those who are so labelled. More so when payment for rehabilitation efforts…
On this special day, let us join together in prayer, asking Almighty God, the creator of man, to bless Governor Diri with divine protection, peace, and continued prosperity. May his new age bring even greater achievements to the land and people of Bayelsa State.
By Chekwube Nzomiwu The Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) is one non-governmental organisation no longer taken seriously in Nigeria because of its frequent outrageous and juvenile interventions in public discourse. However, in public interest, I am constrained to comment on the recent statement by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, asking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…
The Supreme Court has upheld the May 27, 2022 All Progressive Congress primary election that produced the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, as the winning for Kabba/ Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency. The Speaker won at the Supreme Court on Friday against the suit filed by a fellow contenstant in the primary election, Segun…
