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By Comrade Amb victor M Olajide JP  In the rugged, emerald heart of Edo State, where ancient hills whisper legends of resilience and the rivers carve paths of unyielding progress, a storm is brewing. Not the kind that brings rain to parched farms, but the poisonous gale of division—the toxic “pull-him-down” syndrome that has strangled too many local governments before they could even bloom. Today, the people of Akoko-Edo stand at a crossroads sharper than any machete in our forests. Will we choose the blinding light of collective resolve, or will we snuff out the very candle of hope that Chairman Oshionogue is desperately trying to keep burning for every son and daughter of this land? Enough of the whispers in dark corners! Enough of the gang-ups, the back-stabbing alliances, the tribal cabals and political haters who see one man’s elevation as their personal eclipse! Governance is not a throne for a single warrior to defend alone while arrows fly from every shadow. It ...

By Comrade Amb. Victor Monday Olajide  NEWS.SPORTS.ENTERTAINMENT 24/03/26, Abuja In the annals of Nigeria’s Niger Delta, where the echoes of agitation once drowned out hope, a quiet revolution has taken root. Today, as Dr. Dennis Otuaro, PhD, marks his second anniversary as Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the region stands at a historic crossroads – not of unrest, but of renewal. Under his stewardship, what began as a bold initiative to heal the wounds of the past has evolved into a beacon of sustainable development, inclusive empowerment, and enduring peace. This is not mere administration; it is leadership reimagined – visionary, godfather-free, and deeply rooted in the aspirations of the people. When Dr. Otuaro assumed office two years ago, the Amnesty Programme faced scepticism. Decades of unfulfilled promises had left ex-agitators disillusioned and the youth of the region adrift. Yet, with an uncommon clarity of purpose, he expanded...

After what appears like a stalemate at the Court of Appeal, Ex-Major General UM Mohammed has headed to the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Appellate Court delivered on the 9th day of February, 2026. The senior officer’s appeal at the Court Appeal challenging his conviction by a Special Court Martial only succeeded in part before a Three-man Panel.   Gen UM Mohammed had appealed the Judgment of the Special Court Martial by the Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQ Gar) that convicted and sentenced him on allegations of misappropriation of funds belonging to a Private Limited Liability Company, Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL) with the Nigerian Army as only a Promoter and which incidentally the Ex-General was one of the Shareholders. The Ex-General who worked as the Managing Director of the said company worked under the then Chief of Army Staff, who doubled as the Chairman Managing Director taking directives and orders from him over every expenses m...

By Comrade Amb victor M Olajide  Abuja, March 6, 2026 – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on Thursday received a high-powered delegation of female Chief Executive Officers from various Federal Government agencies during a courtesy visit at the party's National Secretariat in Abuja. The delegation, which consisted of 37 accomplished women holding strategic leadership positions across key federal agencies and parastatals, was led by Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). Prominent members of the delegation included Aisha Rimi, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC); Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA); Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN); Zubaida Umar, Director-General of the Na...

By Comrade Amb victor M Olajide (JP) It is with profound humility and immense gratitude that I express my deepest appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the renewed expression of trust and confidence in my capabilities. By redeploying me to serve as Honourable Minister of State in the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the President has once again demonstrated visionary leadership and a steadfast commitment to deploying the nation's finest talents where they can deliver the greatest impact for our people. I am profoundly honoured by this appointment and fully embrace the responsibilities it entails. In this pivotal role, I pledge unwavering dedication to advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda — an ambitious blueprint for economic transformation, inclusive prosperity, and sustainable development that is already reshaping Nigeria's future. My focus will remain laser-sharp on driving measurable, tangible outcomes that directly improve ...

By Comrade Amb victor M Olajide (JP) In a bold, unapologetic declaration rooted in the unyielding spirit of the Niger Delta struggle, the Niger Delta Youth Movement (NDYM) today issues a powerful and irresistible summons to the distinguished Honourable Churchill to immediately contest for the Bayelsa State House of Assembly seat in Southern Ijaw Constituency 1 during the forthcoming general elections. Honourable Churchill is not just a leader; he is the living embodiment of credible, people-centred governance. With a lifestyle forged in integrity, a passion for youth empowerment that has already lit fires of ambition across our communities, and an iron-clad commitment to delivering life-changing projects, he stands as the perfect vessel for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the creeks and riverine territories of Southern Ijaw. His hands have touched the vulnerable, his vision has uplifted the aged, and his heart beats in rhythm with the aspirations of eve...