In a powerful show of unity and resistance, traditional leaders, youths, women, and persons living with disabilities from the Ukhomunyio village in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, staged a major protest today against what they described as an illegal and undemocratic imposition of Michael Sado as the Okuokpellagbe (traditional ruler) of […]
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China-EU economic, trade cooperation brings greater stability to global economy
By Guo Ziyun, Yu Limin, Niu Ruifei, People’s Daily This year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (EU). As the world’s second and third largest economies, China and the EU collectively account for over one third of the global economy and more than a […]
Okura State: A Just and Compelling Case
By Dr. James Aduku Odaudu The agitation for the creation of new states and local government areas in Nigeria is deeply rooted in the quest for equity, growth, political and economic inclusiveness. The faulty federal system in place has ensured that no matter the number of states in existence, the agitations will not end as […]
Environmental Pollution: Kogi Professionals Network Commends Bold Legislative Action, Seeks Immediate Clean-Up of Omala
The Kogi Professionals Network has publicly commend Hon. Yahaya Umar, Member representing Omala State Constituency, for his bold and timely motion on the urgent need to suspend mining activities in Omala Local Government Area pending thorough investigation and remedial action. The development focused organisation described the motion, adopted by the Kogi State House of Assembly, […]
Okura State: A Quest for Statehood, Committee Submits Memorandum to National Assembly
In a significant step towards the creation of Okura State, the committee driving the initiative, led by retired federal Permanent Secretary, Chief Robert Audu, the Agenyi Attah Igala, has submitted its memorandum to the National Assembly Committee on Constitution Review. This development marks a crucial milestone in the quest for statehood, as it fulfills one […]
2007: Can Nasir el-Rufai be Trusted?
By James Aduku Odaudu, PhD Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai has been hitting the headlines of recent, mostly for the vigorous political activities he has engaged in, criss-crossing the length and breath of the country and meeting and trying to forge new alliances with the most unlikely people. It is left to be seen what the outcome […]
DR. JAMES ADUKU ODAUDU: A LIFE OF SERVICE, SCHOLARSHIP, PHILANTHROPY
By Chigbo Fortune NwaforToday, we celebrate an extraordinary leader, a distinguished scholar, an astute administrator, a compassionate philanthropist, and a silent force in political mobilization—Dr. James Aduku Odaudu. His life is a testament to excellence, selfless service, and unwavering dedication to the advancement of society. Biodata and OriginDr. James Aduku Odaudu hails from Abejukolo-Ife in […]
Coalition dismisses Natasha’s harassment allegation against Akpabio
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) has described the sexual harassment allegation against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a calculated political attack aimed at removing Akpabio as Senate President. Speaking at a world press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Segun Okeowo, COCSON Director, described the […]
Anambra 2025: Umeoji defeats Soludo, others in opinion poll – AOP
Ahead of the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State, an opinion poll conducted by 12 independent research organizations has projected Chukwuma Umeoji, a former lawmaker representing Aguata Federal Constituency and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the leading candidate for the state’s top position. Addressing the media under the banner […]
Niger Delta Youth Turn down Calls for Protest against NDDC Management
The Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) Worldwide has rejected in strong terms, calls by the Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organisations in conjunction with Ex-millitant Forum for a nationwide protest against leadership of Dr. Samuel Ubuku and Mr. Chiedu Ebie; Managing Director and Board Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) respectively. The […]