The National Population Commission (NPC) in Akwa Ibom State held a successful breakfast meeting with media executives on June 6, 2023, to discuss the preparations for the 2023 Population and Housing Census. The meeting was presided over by the Honourable Federal Commissioner, NPC, Akwa Ibom State, Chief Engr. Benedict Ukpong – FNSE, Okete Okete Oro….
“The initial armed struggle in Ijawland basically fought for justice and development. The community called Oloibiri in Bayelsa State, where crude oil was first struck in commercial quantity in 1956, is now a shadow of itself. Nothing was ploughed back into Oloibiri that brought out all the trillions of naira for Nigeria”.
Today we celebrate a hardworking woman Miss Mercy James’s for her contributions to the tailoring and fashion industry in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Her dedication to mentoring young girls and helping them achieve their dreams is truly admirable. We wish her a happy birthday and continued success in her endeavors. Kindly Share
“While we are thanking God for the families of the departed soldiers, we are also celebrating those that are living.”
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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.
By Robinson Erebi In a world where the allure of foreign education continues to draw the elite away from local institutions, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State stands as a remarkable exception. His recent remarks at the Nigeria Governor’s Forum have sparked conversations about the state of education in Nigeria, as he proudly declared…
Governor Diri’s actions serve as a powerful reminder that irrespective of our accomplishments, we must remain humble and acknowledge the higher power that guides us, protects us, and grants us success. By returning glory to God, we fortify our faith and nurture a spirit of gratitude within ourselves. Let us remember that true victory lies not in earthly achievements, but in our ability to recognize and proclaim the name of the Lord. In doing so, we embrace humility, foster gratitude, and deepen our connection with the divine.
The Renewed Hope APC Rivers State, under the Able leadership of Hon. Chief Tony Okocha KSC JP DSSRS held an Emergency Stakeholders meeting in Port Harcourt, on the June 21, 2023, to deliberate on issues of great concern. At the end of the well attended Expansive Stakeholders meeting, the underlisted resolutions were unanimously reached: Nobody…
Feghabo, who was a head chief in Nembe Kingdom and bore the title “Amain,” was the pioneer Military Administrator of Ebonyi State when it was created in 1996 alongside Bayelsa State. He was re-assigned to Delta State in 1998 till the country’s return to democratic rule in May 1999.
The Laduno Lake in the tropical forest of Ikibiri community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria provides an epic fishing festival in cultural repertoire of Ijaws in the Niger delta region of Nigeria. Click the “Subscribe” button and Watch video to the end:
