Author: NPO Admin II
Viktoria Kovalenko remembers the moment clearly. “There was an explosion, or some kind of shots. It deafened me. The back windscreen shattered. My husband shouted, ‘Get out of the car.'” The horror of that day is almost unimaginable. The following account contains graphic detail which some may find distressing Nine days into the war in Ukraine, as the fighting raged, Viktoria and her husband Petro had finally decided to flee Chernihiv, in the north of the country. They wanted to keep the children safe. Twelve-year-old Veronika was Viktoria’s daughter from her first marriage. Her other daughter, Varvara, is just a…
The Federal Ministry of Power on Saturday told Nigerians that the power disruption was caused by activities of vandals who destroyed its facilities. The ministry, in a statement by Isa Sanusi, media aide to the Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed that vandals had caused a disruption on the transmission tower between Akwa Ibom and Cross River. While assuring that the System Operator was on top of the matter as it works to restore power across the country, the Ministry asked Nigerians to bear with it. The statement read, “Further to our earlier press release, we wish to apprise the…
By Engr. Ipigansi Okumo In my early years in secondary school, I was very fortunate to have met an uncommon soul called OrontoNatei Douglas, fondly known as OND by friends and acquaintances. Though our meeting was a brief one, it impacted greatly on me. It changed my perspective and approach to life. However, little did it ever cross my imagination that I would be working with OND later in my life, to fight against injustice and build peace for the common good of the Niger Delta and Nigeria. Until the mid-90s, Oronto and I never met again since our first…
He said: “I have titled this message, Forward with Courage. Fellow Nigerians, I stand before you today to declare my intention to contest. I stand here to submit my application to serve as the next President of our nation.” Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, said his 23 years of experience in governance stands him in good stead to seek the highest office in the land. His aide, David Iyofor had earlier indicated that his boss was up for declaration via a tweet.…
There are indications that Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi May declare to run for the presidency in 2023 as the Rivers state All Progressive Congress holds a Thanksgiving on Saturday. The thanksgiving, a rally in all ramifications has started with dignitaries from across the country at the Adokiye Amaesimaka Stadium PortHarcourt. Details later…
*Says Governor Shares Same Ideology With Late MKO AbdulMumini Abiola, the youngest son of the late businessman and winner of the 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Olawale Abiola, has expressed support for her sister in her new role as the Director General of the presidential campaign organization for the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Speaking with the NPO Reports in an exclusive interview, Mr. Abiola said he is in solidarity with his sister, Hafsat Abiola. Mrs. Hafsat Abiola-Costello was last week unveiled as the Director-General of the campaign at the public declaration for the 2023 presidential election by the governor.…
The Lagos State Government has demanded from the producer of Babakekere that the stage play earlier slated for April 24 be moved to May 2, this year. Lagos State Government is a major sponsor of the performance. Babakekere is to celebrate the life and times of Lagos’ most outstanding public administrator, Alhaji Lateef Jakande. A statement made available to the NPO Reports by Edgar Jude, the producer, said “The much expected play which perfectly depicts the life and times of the very first Executive Governor of Lagos State Alhaji Lateef Jakande wil still have its public showings on the 15th…
Popular gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu is being mourned as she reportedly died in an Abuja hospital on Friday at the age of 42. The “Ekwueme” singer, mother of four died after being bed-ridden for some months. Until she took ill, Osinachi was the lead singer at the Dunamis Gospel Centre, Abuja. She has featured in many gospel concerts and lovers of gospel music would remember her for her angelic voice. Her “Ekwueme” with Prospa Ochimana has been described as the best Igbo worship song. She had done many songs with many other gospel singers.
A pressure group, Unified Northern Nigeria Youth Forum, has called on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to join the 2023 presidential race. Mr. Aliyu Sani, the group’s spokesperson, made the call when he briefed newsmen on Friday in Dutse. Sani said that the call became necessary in view of Emefiele’s capability to turn around the economy of the country. “A leader is a hero who accomplishes goals against all odds for his followers. These are the leadership attributes and qualities of Dr Godwin Emefiele who works round the clock for the benefit of the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Southern Governors have insisted that the party should zone its 2023 presidential ticket to the southern part of Nigeria for equity and fairness. The southern governors of the opposition party expressed their position on the issue of zoning while briefing newsmen after their meeting on Friday night at Akwa-Ibom Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, speaking on behalf of the governors, said they had watched with keen interest developments in PDP regarding zoning, but they had no reason to change their earlier stand. “Our position is that first, we…