Among many qualities required of a leader that truly inspires, the one that is rarely mentioned but stands out is pragmatism. Pragmatism is a philosophical concept which calls attention to a person’s attitude in having a realistic assessment of present situation, evaluating specific possibilities and taking prompt and strategic actions towards acheiving results. A pragmatic leader is composed of three cardinal personalities. He is authentic, proactive and modest. A pragmatic leader is never static or dogmatic. He is authentic and dynamic. He does not mimic others cluelessly or think that ‘things have always been done the same way’. He understands…
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The House of Representatives has resolved to urgently intervene in the diplomatic row between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates with a view to lessen the suffering of Nigerians transiting through the UAE. The House took the decision on Tuesday November 16, 2021 at plenary presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. The resolution which was unanimous was sequel to a motion to that effect moved by the Minority Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu. Hon. Elumelu who came under order 8 rule 4 of the House rules, said the motion has to do with the anguish…
LThe Delta Government on Tuesday, dismissed the allegation that it was proliferating the state with universities but failed to pay salaries of staff of its pioneer university in Abraka. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Patrick Muoboghare, dispelled the allegation while speaking to newsmen at the end of the state’s Executive Council meeting at Government House, Asaba. Muoboghare was reacting to claims by the Chairman of University of Lagos branch of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Channels Television on Tuesday, and said that the comments credited to the ASUU Chairman was untrue, a blatant lie and a crass…
By JOHNSON EBIGIDE The Kenneth Obieh-led state Information Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Delta State has concluded plans to organise a two day press week with a view to stepping up healthy living among members of the chapel. A statement from the chapel, signed by the Chairman and the Secretary, comrades Kenneth Obieh and Ese Obote-Ogwu respectively, indicated that the press week would kick off on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 with a novelty football match between the chapel and the Asaba Chapel of the Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) at the NTA play ground in Asaba, beginning…
The EFCC, on Monday November 15, 2021 flagged-off a nationwide risk assessment of Non-profit Organizations. The programme which is a collaborative initiative of the EFCC through the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, and relevant stakeholders in the public and private sectors, according to the EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, is meant to determine the vulnerabilities of the organizations to money laundering and terrorism financing. While noting the increase in Non-profit Organization activities in Nigeria especially in the North East, where the country is challenged by a humanitarian crisis created by Boko Haram, he observed that the absence of…
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, urged leaders to always speak truth to the people at all times for credibility in governance and welfare of the people. Okowa gave the charge while receiving All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and members from Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency who defected to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Government House, Asaba. He stated that as leaders, the onus lay on them to speak truth to their followers always and not to tell them lies because of quest for political power. The Governor who was referring to a statement credited to Deputy President of the…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has said that Nigeria would get better when the integrity of the electoral process could be guaranteed to ensure that only the will of the people prevailed. Okowa stated this while addressing members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the residence of the Chairman, Delta State Waste Management Board, Mr Emmanuel Chinye, at Onicha-Olona, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. He said that leaders in various positons would become more responsive when votes began to count. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for introducing the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated author of ‘Rumbling Sky’, Dr Stephen Kekeghe, for emerging joint winner of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Prize for Poetry, 2021. Kekeghe, an English teacher at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, was hitherto a teacher at the College of Education, Warri. He was conferred with the prestigious award at the association’s 40th Anniversary and International Convention in Abuja. Okowa’s felicitation with the Imode community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta-born poet was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba. He said that Kekeghe, a…
By Abdulrasheed Akogun The Nigerian Army has demoted Lance Corporal Salihu Rabiu to the rank of Private on offence bordering on beating of two (2) female nurses at the Sobi Specialist Hospital, Ilorin, few weeks back, Fresh Insight has authoritatively gathered. It would be recalled Fresh Insight had in a viral publication via our official Facebook page published the picture of the affected nurses on sick bed receiving treatment, aftermath of the beating. It would further be recalled the Chairman of the state chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses (NANNS), Alh. Shehu Aminu had, while reacting to the…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has asked the Nigerian Police and other security agencies to unravel the mysterious circumstances leading to the killing of Vanguard reporter, Tordue Henry Salem. Tordue, who was last seen on October 13, 2021, was found dead in Abuja in the late hours of Thursday, after allegedly being knocked down by a hit-and-run vehicle. Before the unfortunate incident, he was a reporter with Vanguard Newspaper covering the House of Representatives. Reacting to the development, Senator Omo-Agege expressed regret over the unfortunate incident and emphasized the need for conclusive investigations that’ll unmask all…