By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD, mnipr Benin City, Nigeria – In a heartfelt reunion rich with reflection and renewed hope, Chief Sir Francis Odion, a revered former 2nd Vice President of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide, has reaffirmed his deep attachment and unwavering commitment to the growth of the association. Chief Odion made this declaration when he hosted the current Worldwide President of UIAA, Dr. Terrumun Hembaor Gajir, at his Benin residence as part of Dr. Gajir’s peace and consolidation tour across UIAA Branches and Chapters. “I remain attached to UIAA. Its growth is very dear to my…
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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD, mnipr In a spirited push for unity and reconciliation within the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), the Worldwide President, Dr. Terrumun Hembaor Gajir, on Sunday, visited the Edo State Branch of the Association during its monthly meeting held at Prof. Ehimatalor Hall, Faculty of Education, University of Benin. Dr. Gajir, who is on a nationwide peace and consolidation tour of UIAA Chapters and Branches, expressed deep admiration for the Edo Branch, describing it as a model of unity and quality membership. He noted the presence of eminent personalities at the meeting, including Emeritus Professors, serving…
The majority of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly have endorsed the decision of Governor Douye Diri to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Presently, there are 19 members of the PDP in the 24-man legislature while the opposition has five members. Sources disclosed to Sunday Sun that as part of his consultation with stakeholders towards his defection plans, Diri had told the Speaker Rt Hon Abraham Ngobere, to sample the opinion of his colleagues. Diri’s earlier consultation with the National Assembly caucus was not too fruitful, as the House caucus rejected the…
“We are gathered here in this sacred Dome, beneath the watchful gaze of God, to bid farewell to a woman whose presence loomed large in the hearts and lives of all who knew her. Ojorshimite Winifred Nwakalo was no ordinary soul, she was a woman of immense strength, indomitable will, and formidable intellect. She did not live in whispers, but in thunder — not in shadows, but in the unrelenting blaze of the sun. She was a proud Queen and daughter of Ebu, and she never hesitated to say so. She was our Ugofufu — the White Eagle — and…
Nigeria’s crude oil production has rebounded to over 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd), thanks in large part to the strategic operations of TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private firm led by High Chief Dr. Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The Executive Director of Operations and Technical for the company, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, made this revelation on Friday in Warri during the commissioning of the newly built and furnished permanent secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Warri Correspondents’ Chapel. Enisuoh noted that prior to TANTITA’s engagement by the Federal Government to secure critical oil and gas…
This question is not an insult. It is an awakening, a soft but firm shake at the shoulders of every woman who has been taught, directly or subtly, that her identity begins and ends in the shadows of the men in her life. Many women are raised to believe that a father’s name opens doors and a husband’s name sustains her relevance. But what happens when these names are stripped away? What remains when the titles of “wife of” and “daughter of” are silenced? What voice echoes back when she asks herself: Who am I? This is why self-development is…
By Spear News The sudden resignation of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has opened up a crucial leadership vacuum in Nigeria’s ruling party, sparking intense speculation about his possible successors. Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State who had held the position since 2023, officially cited health reasons for his departure, but political observers note that the move was likely influenced by broader strategic calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections. His exit, coming just two years into his tenure, follows a pattern in the APC where party chairmen often leave under circumstances…
Senator Ned Nwoko has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriations to addressing historical and contemporary injustices suffered by Nigeria and the African continent. Speaking at a consultative forum with key stakeholders in Abuja, Senator Nwoko emphasized the urgent need for tangible actions in pursuit of justice and restitution. “Injustices such as slavery, colonial exploitation, and ongoing economic marginalization have shaped the African experience for centuries,” Nwoko stated. “Our Committee is determined to confront these issues head-on.” He noted that reparations should no longer be viewed as abstract or symbolic demands, but as practical and…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Delta state, Engineer Emmanuel Afam Eboh has dismissed as misrepresentation of facts, comments credited to Dr.Festus Okubor, chief strategist to the state governor, where he expressed concerns over the recent Delta North senatorial meeting held at the country home of senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North at the National Assembly. Engineer Eboh in a statement said contrary to Okubor’s claims in a press interview, the senatorial meeting followed due process in line with APC constitutional provisions. The APC stalwart faulted Okubor’s insinuations as “alarmist and ill informed.” He expressed dismay that Okubor…
In a move to promote digital literacy and educational inclusion, the First Lady of Delta State, Her Excellency Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has distributed 500 uLesson tablets to students in public primary and secondary schools across the state. The distribution, which took place at Government House, Asaba, on Thursday, was carried out in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Speaking at the event, Deaconess Oborevwori described the gesture as a meaningful investment in the future of Delta State’s children. “Again, we are giving students from the Primary, Junior, and Senior Secondary Schools five hundred…