Monday Okpebholo is no stranger to gaffes. He ranks among the worst PR briefs in the history of politics. Every time he opens his mouth, disaster follows. Yet, candidates are generally required to speak extensively about their plans, vision, and ideas on the campaign trail. Okpebholo possesses none, unless you count his plan to hand…
Perception, they say, is reality. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State is presently battling a huge burden. It is like an albatross around its neck as it prosecutes the campaigns for the September 21 governorship election. The general perception within and beyond the state is that its candidate, Monday Okpebholo, is not literate…
….As Mrs. Ighodalo assures women of inclusiveness leadership By Kingsley Ohens Uromi Township Hall was agog on Thursday as it hosted thousands of Esan women who gathered to receive outgoing First Lady Betsy Obaseki, the Edo State Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Maria Omonzele Edeko and Mrs Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, wife of Dr Asue Ighodalo, the candidate…
I should have titled this piece “Adams Oshiomhole’s Double Standard on Language in Politics” for his banal revisionism as a man of duality and a double-faced character “who engages his mouth before engaging his brain.” Apologies to Patriot Chief John Odigie Oyegun. Oshiomhole’s major undoing is that either he has his memories to forget or…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, is indeed delighted to extend heartfelt congratulations to our friend, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, on your well-deserved elevation to the position of Director General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau. Your exemplary dedication, extensive expertise, and unwavering commitment to public service have truly set…
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, as the Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau. A letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, said the appointment takes effect from 19th August, 2024. Until his new appointment as…
It is no longer in doubt that the intention of Mazi Emmanuel Uche, popularly known as “Okwoto”, to join the chairmanship race under the labour party (LP) in the forthcoming LG council area election is couched on his popularity, capacity, character and competence to deliver good democratic dividends to the people and on the clarion…
As part of continued commitment to drive economic growth towards a better life for families, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme has flagged off the recapitalization grants for 1,000 women petty traders in the nation’s capital, Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued by Austine Elemue, SA Media To FCT Minister of…
The immediate past Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Prince Mathew Kolawole has emerge an award recipient in the forthcoming The Nigerian Post Newspaper annual public lecture. Prince Kolawole was nominated for the award following his effective leadership at the State Assembly when he held away as Speaker. Under his leadership, the unity of the…
The Minister of State, Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman -Ibrahim fsi was appointed in August, 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to drive the Renewed Hope Agenda in the area of internal security, security of lives of properties, as well as international collaboration with other security agencies. Soon after her appointment and in line with…