Author: nationalpoint

Africa though abundantly blessed with natural mineral resources and human resources, have become a burden to peace with so many parts at war.Nigeria alone, is facing serious insurgency from varied quarters with little success by government in tackling them while citizens face daily danger through outright attacks resulting in deaths, abductions or destruction of both community structures and government facilities.  According to The Nigeria Security Tracker (NST), a project of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Africa program, documents and maps, violence in Nigeria is motivated by political, economic, or social grievances. Different groups in Nigeria resort to violence. “The militant…

By Chim Ogwutum       A Christian cleric once said that death is the narrow gate everyone will pass through to meet God. Though a natural phenomenon, death of the young evokes pains, sorrow and tears but death a ripe age is termed glorious and thus, celebrated. So, it was on Saturday, September4, 2021, at Okerewa Community in Aleto, Eleme Kingdom, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, as innumerable persons from all walks of life, including traditional rulers, chiefs, elders, politicians as well as in-laws gathered to celebrate the heavenly call of Late Mama Violet Aaron Nwokenta, mother of Her Majesty, …

By Constance MejuA dialogue across generations tagged “Deepening  A Culture of Peace and Democracy Through Education,” has declared the school curriculum in use in Nigeria, obsolete and in urgent and dire need to be reviewed for relevance with current global realities.The dialogue which held at the Sacred Heart Seminary, Rumuibekwe, Port Harcourt Saturday September 4, 2021, is a UNESCO MGIEP’s  programme designed to interface between youths and policy makers on issues that affect education and their future.The youth on the dialogue panel listed issues requiring attention as improvement in the education system, sincerity on the government part about youth inclusion…

(Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo (2nd right) consoling the family of HRH. Alabo (Dr.) Ombo Clinton Odibo Tom Big Harry, Odibo VI, Omubo VIII, during the funeral service at St. John’s Parish, Obuama in Degema LGA.With her are his first wife, Deaconess Ime Ombo Harry (3rdl left), Mrs Abiliba Ombo Harry, second wlfe, (left) and others on August 28,  2021.  Rivers State deputy governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has described the late Alabo (Dr) Ombo Clinton Odibo Tom Big Harry as a very patriotic Nigerian and an illustrious son of Rivers State who contributed much to the development of Nigeria and Obuama, his…

The attention of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has been drawn to series of meetings between the temporary coordinator of HYPREP, Prof. Philip Shekwolo and one Prince Biira, posing as representing MOSOP, in an attempt to defraud the Ogoni people. MOSOP can confirm that HYPREP and Prof. Shekwolo are funding division in MOSOP and by extension in Ogoniland, ignoring the court judgment on the 4th of May 2020 that nullified everything that Prince Biira stands for. MOSOP is advising Prof. Shekwolo to stop further destabilization of Ogoniland by illegally sharing the Ogoni clean-up money with Shell…

by Chim Ogwutum.A Port Harcourt Senior Magistrate Court presided by Blessings Vic-Jumbo Esq, has adjourned to Tuesday, September 14, 2021, to continue hearing in a suit filed by one Mr. Cyril Massey Harry, a retiree and businessman against Industrial and General Insurance company, (IGI), over breach of personal investment saving account agreement he took with the company in 2013. Led by his counsels, Barr. Chigozi E. Nwaodu and Israel Nnanna Eze, in the matter that came up for hearing on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the claimant, Harry told the court that in April, 2013, he took up a savings scheme…

The Shell divestment plans have made topical headlines in recent times with arguments for and against the plan depending on the divide the protagonist belongs.However, except we understand the real motives or reasons behind the divestment mantra, we may not be able to make a conclusion that will be beneficial to majority stakeholders especially, the victims of many years of negative extractive operations of Shell and the rest extractive companies in general.It is no longer news that Royal Dutch Shell has launched a major divestment of its Nigerian assets, especially those in the shallow water and onshore while still retaining…

Iduozee Efe Paul, BeninAs the birthday  of the Esama of Benin Kingdom draws near, eminent personalities from the social, political, business, military and the academic community are full of praises for the founder of Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion as he clocks 87. His birthday comes up September 11, 2021.Stating reasons why the honour event was organized, the Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye on behalf of staff and students, said the lecture is part of activities to celebrate the institution’s founder and Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion.Prof. Ezemonye said the octogenarian’s contributions to…

By Iduozee Efe Paul, BeninThe executive director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Olusegun Awolowo, has disclosed that, there has been a great increase on global demand for oil palm from 1.2 million metric tons in 1964 to over 73.3 million metric tons in 2018.Awolowo made the disclosure at a sensitization workshop on “Global Best Practices Across the Oil Palm Value Chain for Enhanced Produce Yield and Quality Improvement for Export Holding” in Benin City, Edo State.The NEPC boss, represented by the assistant director, National Export Office, NEPC headquarters, Abuja, Mr. Olu Ikulaolu, said Nigeria is ranked among the…

Lawyers in Edo State have extolled a senior legal practitioner in the state, Emmanuel Olayiwola Afolabi, Esquire for his vision, ideas, initiative, creativity and contributions towards the advancement and development of young lawyers, and the NBA in the state, and Nigeria in general.The lawyers both experienced and young lawyers made the statements in an edition of the Barrister Olayiwola Afolabi, Esq. Annual Legal Coaching and Mentorship Clinic (LCMC) 2021 in Benin City.The clinic was put together to “coach and mentor ” young lawyers who have the passion and zeal to pursue their careers with professionalism.Former chairman of the Nigerian Bar…