By Kenneth Orusi In a significant legislative move poised to reshape the educational landscape of Delta State and the South-South region, the Senate will on Wednesday, May 28, hold a public hearing on the Bill for an Act to upgrade the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba to the Federal University of Technology. The hearing, scheduled for 2:00pm at Senate Conference Room 022, National Assembly Complex, Abuja, is expected to draw a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives from academic institutions, youth groups, student unions, traditional institutions, and civil society organizations. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (APC…
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by Sam Omatseye The suave Ambassador Adekunle Adeleke, the State Chief of Protocol, walked into the waiting room and said the president asked for me. The inner caucus of the presidential staff were in the scribe’s office, including the chief security officer, Adegboyega Fasasi and personal assistant Kamorudeen Yusuf. Swathed in a sunny smile was the country’s First Physician, Dr. Ade Tinubu, who has only one patient: the First Citizen. After exchange of pleasantries, including Yusuf’s affable jibe at my fila, I was ushered into the president’s office. Poring over a document, President Bola Tinubu did not know my shadow…
Today, May 26, 2025, we commenced enforcement on the 4,794 properties revoked for non-payment of Ground Rent, from 10 to 43 years. Properties owned by government institutions, corporate organisations and individuals were affected. This demonstrates the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s commitment to carrying out its functions without fear or favour. However, the President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has intervened. Therefore, by Mr. President’s intervention, holders of the affected properties now have 14 days (TWO WEEKS) to settle the outstanding Ground Rents, with associated penalties. For properties in the Central Area, the sum of N5 million will be paid…
By Francis Ugwu Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party, and other members of the opposition coalition to be wary of President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a master of “dark politics.” Amadi, who is also the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, suggested that the Atiku-Obi-led coalition aiming to unseat President Tinubu is weak in both strategy and organization. He made this statement on Monday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s…
BY KENNETH ORUSI In what now stands as a masterstroke of political foresight, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has been decisively vindicated following the mass defection of the entire PDP political structure in Delta State to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The recent alignment, spearheaded by Delta state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and other top PDP leaders, validates the senator’s earlier move, once criticized but now clearly prophetic. In a fiery yet composed interview on Kakaaki, the senator’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Nwoko, laid bare the foresight and courage that underpinned the senator’s defection earlier in the…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE As Africa celebrates Africa Day, Senator Ned Nwoko has issued a stirring message urging the continent to rise beyond symbolic gestures and commit to bold reforms, economic independence, and a genuine continental unity, led by Nigeria. In his dual role as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation and a vocal advocate for African integration, Nwoko described Africa Day as more than a commemoration — calling it a moment for deep reflection and decisive action. “Africa must be reorganized and refocused,” the Senator said. “The time is now. The mission is ours. The hope for…
New members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, have been urged to fully participate in the ongoing e-registration at designated centers across the three senatorial districts. Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, made the appeal in a statement on Sunday, saying that the e-registration process is mandatory for new members, especially those who recently defected from other political parties to the APC. He said the ongoing e-registration is legally backed by the party’s constitution and duly approved by NEC, noting that the turn out has been impressive, while appealing to…
By John Owen Nwachukwu Al Nassr legend, Fahad Al-Bishi, has asked Cristiano Ronaldo to leave the club and retire from football. He accused the Portugal international for caring about his personal record than the club. Al-Bishi is of the opinion that Ronaldo has cost the club in several matches, missing important goal opportunities and should consider hanging the boots. Speaking to Koora via VN Express, Al Bishi said it should be the best decision for the Portugal international to retire now in order to protect his legacy. “…Ronaldo only cares about his statistics, not Al Nassr. “Ronaldo has broken many…
The Lagos State Tenancy Law has been updated to better protect tenants and regulate landlord practices. Here are the key provisions: 1. Advance Rent Restrictions Landlords are prohibited from demanding more than three (3) months’ rent in advance from sitting tenants. Similarly, tenants are not allowed to pay more than three months’ rent upfront. Violations can result in fines up to ₦100,000 or imprisonment for up to three months. 2. Mandatory Rent Receipts Landlords must issue rent payment receipts to tenants, detailing the payment date, names of both parties, property location, amount paid, and the rental period covered. Failure to…
In a decisive step toward confronting the escalating crisis of oil theft and its devastating economic impact, Senator Ned Nwoko led the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Oil Theft on a high-level oversight mission to Rivers State. The visit forms part of a broader national initiative to curb illegal bunkering, safeguard critical oil infrastructure, and reinforce Nigeria’s economic and security architecture, especially in light of post-subsidy reforms. The Committee began its engagements with a courtesy visit to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The meeting served as a…