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The Federal University of Petroleum FUPRE, Effurun , Delta State is set to confer an award of Doctor of Science degree (Honoris causa) on Nigeria’s celebrated international lawyer, politician and philanthropist, Prince Ned Nwoko between 26th  and 27th April 2019. Prince Nwoko will receive the prestigious honour alongside some eminent Nigerians for his outstanding contributions to social and human capital development. The cerebral politician is being rewarded for his consistency and love for his people, which had earned him accolades within and outside the country. It was stated in a nomination letter signed by the Vice Chancellor of the University Professor A O Akii Ibhobode and dated 15th April 2019 that Prince Nwoko was chosen for the award based on his pedigree of philanthropy, service and integrity. Professor Ibhodode said in the letter that the University was convinced that Ned Nwoko had enduring legacies that would inspire the new generation to pursue th...

The event was amazing and breathtaking! It was a convergence of Lagos big boys and hottest ladies, captains of industries, corporate players, upward mobile bankers and dazzling politicos who had come to enjoy intensive night-life and party experience with sophisticated assorted drinks and light shows. Those who were privileged to attend the “LAGOS SHUTDOWN’ at Casa 45, the upscale and exclusive night club located inside Oando building, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island last Friday, 19th of April 2019 have been awe-struck with the once in a lifetime experience. Casa 45, an ultra-luxurious night club run by Mr Ahmed Betinni, a Night Club expert with over 25years experience in the leisure business on “good Friday” threw its doors open for an unforgettable night life. The event was celebrity laden as top movie icons, fashionistas and galaxy of musical stars invaded Casa 45 on the Friday night for a vibrant celebration of luxury lifestyle. For most of the guests, it w...

Nearly all the laudable policies of the Federal Government since 1999 to present day, emanated either from the bills sponsored by the extra-ordinary lawmaker (Hon. Ned Nwoko) or are motions moved by the Prince of Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North LGA of Delta State during his tenure in the National Assembly. It is on record that Hon. Ned Munir Nwoko who represented Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency between 1999-2003 sponsored twenty-two (22) bills that have direct bearing on the people and equally moved the all-important motion for the National Conference. The bills sponsored by this erudite UK  trained lawyer include the following: (1)  Bill for the establishment of National Information Network Centre (2)  A bill for an act establishing a National Disability allowance (3)  A bill for an act for prohibition of corporal punishment in schools (4)  A bill for an act for compulsory vehicle road worthiness test (5)...

Lagos State Branch of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) says it will visit Ikoyi and Kirikiri Prisons in Lagos on Wednesday to mark its 30th anniversary. Alex Omotehinse, Chairman of CDHR, told journalists on Sunday in Lagos that the prison visitations would enable the rights group to perfect bail conditions of indigent inmates. The theme of it’s anniversary is: “Human Rights Situation In Nigeria! CDHR As An Intervention Group ” Prospects And Challenges”. “As part of the line up of activities to celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we shall be visiting some prisons in Lagos State, especially the Ikoyi and Kirikiri Prisons, with the intention to perfect bail conditions of some indigent inmates. “So many inmates are in various prisons across the country languishing because they cannot meet bail conditions. We need to do this as often as possible,” the CDHR boss said. Omotehinse, said there were still human rights abuses in Nigeria, urging the law enfor...

A close associate of former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel a.k.a OGD and former Director General of the Ladi Adebutu Governorship Campaign Organization under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Waliu Taiwo has declared that OGD must lead his supporters to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Waliu Taiwo, who served as a commissioner under OGD was reacting to the decision of the former governor to resign from active politics. Speaking in an interview recently, Taiwo confirmed that it was the supporters of OGD that called for a meeting at his Asoludero Court in Shagamu, Ogun State two weeks ago to urge him to lead them to the APC after they had worked for the success of the party at the governorship election. The former commissioner disclosed that OGD would be compelled by his supporters to remain in politics and lead them to the APC in due course, adding that he could not abandon the boat at the middle of the sea. "We were the ...

  President Muhammadu Buhari Ken Saro Wiwa The National Union of Ogoni Students (NOUS INTL. USA) has made another call on the President Muhammad Buhari-led Federal Government to stop the activities of Shell Petroleum in Ogoni, Rivers State. NOUS INTL. USA recalled in a statement dated March 21, 2019  that 26 years ago under the leadership of the late Ken Saro Wiwa, MOSOP and Ogoni people declared Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company persona non grata and forced Shell out of OML 11, for non-payments of rent, royalty or lease as well as for Shell to account "for its predatory ecological war waged on Ogoniland, Ogoni people and Ogoni enclave as well as the entire Niger Delta." The statement, which was later made available to journalists, was titled; "Ogoni Sacrosanct Rights Over Its Oil can’t be Abrogated"  and was jointly signed by the President of (NUOS INTL. USA), Mr. Pius Baripkoa Nwinee, Secretary General of (NUOS INTL. USA), Mr. Sam...