Author: Eileen Peters

RECTOR of the West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy, WABMA, Dr. Ken Ike Okere is billed to speak at the 42nd Intercultural and Communication Conference of Texas Southern University School of Communication holding between April 8 and 12 in Houston, Texas, United States of America. Okere’s invitation cements a partnership relationship between the academy and the university. According to an announcement by TSU’s School of Communication regarding the 42nd Communication Week events, Dr. Okere will lead an interactive workshop on Fact Checking and Detecting Misinformation. Students and participants will have the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of misinformation in…

ELDER statesman Pa Edwin Clark has faulted the invasion of his country home in the Kiagbodo area and that of his father in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State by the military over allegations of harbouring one of the suspects involved in the heinous killing of 17 military personnel in the Okuama community. The nonagenarian leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) told journalists at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday that his country home in Kiagbodo was invaded by officers of the Nigerian Army on March 23, 2024. The elder statesman, however, said that…

THE Edo State chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Tony Aziegbemi has been released after being kidnapped by a gang of gunmen near his home in Benin City. He was set free by his abductors in the early hours of Tuesday. Aziegbemi returned to his Benin City residence around 3 a.m. The Special Adviser for Media Projects to the Edo State Governor Crusoe Osagie confirmed the release in a telephone conversation with News Point Nigeria. The former member of the House of Representatives represented the Esan North-East/Esan South-East federal constituency of Edo State. His abductors, who rode in two…

VETERAN Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died at the age of 62 after a prolonged illness. This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just few days after a viral video where he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. Monye wrote, “Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s passing. “He was a talented Nollywood actor whose presence on our screens was truly masterful. “We watched with concern as he battled…

THE International Association Of World Peace Advocates, IAWPA has announced that it will be holding a one day International Mayors’ of Peace Summit in Lagos, Nigeria. Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, the International Spokesman of the association said in view of the security challenges facing the country today the, association will use this summit to enlighten Nigerians on the importance of peace in the growth and development of the country. He highlighted the efforts put in place by the highly recognized peace advocacy group in reaching out to various persons and interest groups to push for peace as it is in line…

A FORMER Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has called for an independent probe of the gruesome killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, saying that an objective inquiry will indict some Very Important Personalities. Ejiofor, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday monitored by News Point Nigeria, wondered why a lieutenant colonel, two majors, one captain and 13 other military personnel would be deployed to settle a land dispute. “The federal or state government should set up this or…

THE Bro Felix Obuah Support Group (BFOSG) has slammed some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress APC in the FCT who kicked against recent appointments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike to stop crying like babies knowing very well of their dismal performance during the last Presidential election that witnessed the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. BFOSG in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja  and signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Comrade Nwokoma Messiah, said the displeasure of some select minority within the APC in…

THE International Association Of World Peace Advocates IAWPA has said it will be honouring lots of Nigerian athletes at part of its plans to observe this year’s International Day of Sports For Development and Peace. The global peace advocacy group with Special Consultative Status under the Economic and Social Council ECOSOC of the United Nations through its International Spokesman Amb Emmanuel Nkweke made this known in a press statement made available to news men in Abuja, Wednesday. According to the statement, the event will be held in Enugu state Nigeria on Saturday the 6th of April 2024 with the state…

MAJOR roads and markets in Asaba and Okayama in the Oshimili South and Oshimili North Local Government Areas of Delta State were, on Monday, taken over by aggrieved motorcycle riders protesting the death of their colleagues. Eyewitness said the group of motorcycle riders took the streets in anger, destroying properties. Businesses around the popular Midwifery market in Okpanam and the Delta State Post Primary Education Board along Sunnis Road Asaba were also attacked by the protesters. According to the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, two motorcycle riders died on Sunday during an enforcement by the State Task…

THE Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State where sixteen soldiers were killed have been burnt down. There are strong allegations that some angry soldiers may have perpetrated the act after their colleagues were killed. Meanwhile, manhunt for the killers is still ongoing and some arrests have also been made by the soldiers led by the General Officer Commanding 6 division Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam. Residents of the coastal community are said to have fled to neighboring Ughelli for fear of a reprisal by the soldiers who have been patrolling the creeks. Channels Television…

GUNMEN have Abducted the Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi News Point Nigeria gathered. Aziegbemi was said to have been abducted on Friday shortly after a meeting with the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki in Benin City. Although the state police authorities are yet to comment on the incident, the Edo State Government confirmed the kidnap on Saturday. The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Hon. Chris Nehikhare, issued a statement, saying the state government is making frantic efforts to secure the release of the PDP chairman. He said the government is working…

THE International Association Of World Peace Advocates IAWPA at the weekend conferred the award / appointment of Eminent Peace Ambassadors to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC as well as his wife Amb. Mrs. Amaba Sam- Ogbuku. The appointment and decoration of Dr.and Mrs Ogbuku took place in Lagos state Nigeria and had in attendance, the International Director of IAWPA Prof. Chidi Ehidiero and  Amb. Dr. Emmanuel Nkweke the International Spokesman of IAWPA among others. A statement released by the office of IAWPA’s International Spokesman said Dr. Sammy Ogbuku and his wife Amb. Amaba, were recognized…

THE International Association Of World Peace Advocates IAWPA has announced that Miss Crystal Enato Sam-Ogbuku will be given the prestigious Youth Peace Volunteer Award by the highest organ of the  association from the World Peace President Amb. Per Stafsen of the Kingdom of Denmark. A statement signd by the International Spokesman of IAWPA, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke said the passion, commitment and dedication of Miss Crystal Sam-Ogbuku to peace in her native Niger Delta region as a young person whose parents are Eminent Peace Ambassadors serve as testimony for being a recipient of the special award. The award to be bestowed…

THE Nigerian Army has made a startling discovery of over 40 illegal crude oil wells in Rumuekpe community, in the Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The illegal oil wells were discovered on Wednesday during an operation led by the General Officer Commanding, Nigerian Army 6 Division, General Jamal Abdusallam. Speaking to Journalists shortly after the operation, Major General Abdusallam noted that the wells which are approximately 40 feet deep, represent a new tactic employed by criminals to siphon crude oil from underground reserves. Major General Abdusallam emphasised the significance of this discovery in the fight against oil theft…

SENATOR Monday Okpebholo has been declared winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the September 2024 governorship election in Edo State.  Okpebholo scored 12, 433 votes to defeat other eleven aspirants. Declaring the results on Friday, the Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, who is the Chairman of the Revised APC Edo Gubernatorial Election Committee, said total number of 41,784 were cast in the primary. He further stated that there were 31,863 accredited voters, total votes cast 31,863, valid votes 31,863 and zero invalid votes in the race that featured 12 contestants. According to the result…

THE Federal Government plans to restart direct cash transfers to the poorest and most vulnerable Nigerians. Presently, approximately three million people are recipients of these programmes but due to the escalating cost of living, the government anticipates that an additional 12 million households could qualify for these direct payments. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, revealed this plan during the Ministry’s retreat held in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State. The finance minister said, “The presidential panel on the social investment programmes have prepared to go to Mr. President with an internal recommendation to restart the direct payments…

THE Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu met the Nigerian economy in a mess which he claimed was caused by policies carried out by former governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele. The Senate President spoke during a thanksgiving service by Senator Barinada Mpigi in Koroma, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State on Sunday. “So, the kind of debt and economic mess that we are in, a lot of people will not understand but I remember President Obama saying that you cannot know Washington until you get to Washington. “So, by the…

A MEMBER of the House of Representatives Dennis Idahosa has emerged as the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Edo State Governorship election.  Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State who is the Edo State Governorship Primary Election Committee Chair declared Idahosa as the APC flagbearer on Saturday in Benin City following the party’s primary election. According to him, Idahosa polled over 40,000 votes to defeat other contestants and will now fly the party’s flag in the September 2024 governorship poll. Before the announcement, there was some drama as suspected thugs disrupted the collation exercise, forcing the election…

BAYELSA State Governor, Duoye Diri, has been sworn in for a second term in office. He took his oath of office at 1:58 pm on Wednesday at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, the state capital. Both Diri and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, took their oath of office administered by the State Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye. Dignitaries that graced the occasion included Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Koung. Governors in attendance were Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Mohammed Bago (Niger),…

ONE of the phone numbers linked to Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has been compromised, and the perpetrators are trying to extort money from unsuspecting individuals. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, disclosed this in a statement made available News Point Nigeria on Sunday. Ogbeche urged members of the public to disregard any unsolicited messages seeking financial assistance, purportedly from the governor. He wrote, “There have been apprehension in many quarters over unsolicited messages allegedly from Governor Bassey Otu seeking financial assistance. “The public is please advised to disregard any such messages purportedly from the governor. “One of…