By Ebriku John Friday The Managing Director/Chief Executive officer (CEO) of Well Intervention Limited, Hon Dr Gabriel Bravo Oluohu has been honoured with the prestigious AFRILA Outstanding Leadership Hero’s Award 2024 for his exemplary and development-driven impact in Nigeria and Africa at large. Hon Bravo, who was honoured in recognition of his outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to social justice, community development and advocacy for the betterment of Africa, by the organisers of the annual African Legendary Awards (AFRILA) 2024 during a ceremony held in Abuja. Presenting the award plague…
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THINGS FALL APART: WHERE IS THE MODERN DAY OBIERIKA?
By: Taiwo Akerele “When they had eaten, Obierika pointed at the two heavy bags. That is money from your yams, he said, I sold the big ones as soon as you left, later on I sold some of the seed yams and gave out others to share-croppers, I shall do that every year until you return, but I thought you would need money now and so I brought it. Who knows what may happen tomorrow?…’’ Over the summer while flying across the Mediterranean sea enroute London, United Kingdom, midway into…
Read MoreReps Minority Caucus Reject New Petrol Prices, Says Decision Is Ill-timed, Insensitive
By Ebriku John Friday The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives vehemently condemns the recent announcement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to increase the price of petrol. This was stated in a statement signed by Rep Kingsley Chinda, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, yesterday, titled: “Reverse Petrol Prices Now”, saying the development was not only ill-timed but also grossly insensitive to the harsh economic conditions currently being experienced by Nigerians across the country. “At a time when the nation is grappling with unprecedented economic challenges, including rising…
Read MoreNATIONAL LOTTERY TRUST FUND REINSTATES COMMITMENT TO UNITE NIGERIANS WITH GOOD CAUSES
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) reaffirmed its dedication to promoting unity and social change in Nigeria through GOOD CAUSES. The organization’s latest partnership with 2et Media Network Ltd to premiere the movie “When Wolves Cry” is a testament to this commitment. The movie, which tackles the pressing issue of fake news, aligns with NLTF’s mission to address social challenges through art and culture. By supporting this project, the NLTF aims to promote media literacy, critical thinking, and fact-based storytelling. NLTF Executive Secretary Tosin Adeyanju commended the movie and…
Read MoreWe Need Help: Nigerians in Gabon Cry Out
…. appeals for Nigerian government intervention Nigerians in Gabon have cried for help over the inhuman treatment against them in the country. President, Nigerian community in Gabon, Chief Nwanevu C. Gordian in a statement said Nigerians are facing challenges due to high-handedness from embassy staff, leading to difficulties in accessing essential services and assistance. Chief Gordian said as Chargé des Affaire, Mr Okoloho crippled the leadership of the Nigerian community, ensured it must not function, and then segregated the people by sharing leadership cards to non- officers of the Association…
Read MoreHon Emaluji Sunday Michael Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree
Frontline award winning activist, humanitarian, politician and businessman, Hon Amb Dr Emaluji Sunday Michael Sunday Emaluji has been honoured with an honorary doctorate degree (Honoris Causa) by the British American Open University of California and Kings College British-American Institute, Abuja. Amb Emaluji, who is the CEO of Emaluji Global Nig Ltd/Mu-Hab Skills Development Nig Ltd was decorated as the latest doctorate degree holder yesterday by the institutions at the Educational Resource Center (ERC), Abuja, expressed his excitement and appreciation for the remarkable honour. He said he felt highly honoured for…
Read MoreHon Gabriel Bravo Bags Honourary Doctorate Degree
Multiple award winner, politician, farmer, Businessman and Managing Director of Well Intervention Nig. Ltd., Hon Gabriel Bravo Oluohu, JP, has bagged a Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) in Human Letters from the British American University of California and Kings College British-American Institute, Abuja. At the investiture held today, 31st August, 2024, at Educational Reserch Center (ERC), Abuja, the latest Doctorate Degree holder, Hon Bravo thanked the management of the institution for deeming it fit to honour him with the title. Hon Bravo who said the award is a plus to…
Read MoreHURIWA, Group Raise Alarm Over Ministers’ Alleged Vendetta Against LP Lawmaker Ogah
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) over has raised the alarm over a plot to unleash political vendetta on the House of Representatives member for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, Hon. Amobi Ogah (Labour Party). HURIWA expressed worry over the charges brought recently against Hon. Ogah by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi which it alleged were part of a targeted vendetta orchestrated by the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, with the backing of her…
Read MoreWar Against Illicit Drugs: Yala LGA HOLGA Creates Operational Office For NDLEA Officials
By Ebriku John Friday In a bid to curb the menace of the use of Illicit drugs, the Head of Local Government Administration, Yala LGA, Mrs Cecilia Ogah, has created an operational office for the officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies at the council secretariat in Okpoma, Yala LGA of Cross River State. The HOLGA, stated this during a one day sensitisation workshop/rally with the theme Choose Life Campaign Against the use of Illicit substances by the Edrah Foundation Health Division in Okuku, a commercial hub of Yala…
Read MoreCampaign Against Illicit Substances Take Center Stage In Yala
…As Edrah Foundation holds first sensitisation workshop, rally By Ebriku John Friday Stakeholders in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State including professional health practitioners, clergy, traditional rulers, women and youths have risen in wide condemnation against illicit substances. The stakeholders made the condensation against Illicit substances during a one day sensitisation workshop/rally with the theme, Choose Life Campaign Against the use of Illicit Substances powered by the Edrah Foundation (EF) Health Division, held in Okuku Yala. Concerned with the alarming rates at which youths from age 15 to…
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