Category: International

ECOWAS Must Be Relevant Again

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        The current leader of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, and his predecessor Guinea-Bissau leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo have failed to demonstrate the bloc’s commitment to democracy. Since 2020 four ECOWAS members,Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger experienced a total of six coup d’états. Upon his election as Chairman of ECOWAS, President Tinubu propounded, “We must not sit in ECOWAS as toothless bulldogs.” Yet, the current leadership of ECOWAS has been ineffective in addressing the security and humanitarian crises in…

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London Based Association Honours Tompolo For Environmental, Economic Contributions

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    In a notable recognition of his contributions to environmental protection and economic development in Nigeria, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has received an award and certificate of recognition from the Ijaw People’s Association of Great Britain and Ireland.   The award was presented during the 76th Ijaw Day celebration held at the Kevin Banquet Suite in London.   Tompolo, renowned for his pipeline surveillance operations aimed at curbing crude oil theft, has been pivotal in protecting the Niger Delta’s environment and creating employment opportunities for…

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Interview: How My Nigerian-American Roots Influence My Music- Omoghene

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Alexis Omoghéné Akpodiete Is a Nigerian born based in the United States of America is a Musician, Songwriter and she is blessed with a melodic voice. In her interview with a foreign Newspaper,monitored by Politicsgovernance.com, she narrated her expectations as a fast rising Star and Entertainer. Excerpt: From her early days as a reserved young girl, Omoghéné found her voice through the powerful tunes of Ms. Lauryn Hill, India Arie, and the stirring gospel music of Kirk Franklin, singing along in the privacy of her room at the tender age of seven. It was…

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VIDEO: Police Dismiss Officers For Attempting To Extort Dutch Biker

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  The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed two special constabularies who attempted to extort a Dutch power biker. The dismissal was announced by the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Hamzat Adebola, at the police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan on Thursday, December 21. The two special constabularies identified as Jimoh Lukmon and Kareem Fatai, were captured in a viral video asking for money from the Dutch biker. The incident, which occurred while they were on duty along the Moniya-Iseyin Road, showed the biker informed them that she was traveling to Abuja.

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Trouble Looms As NNPCL, NUPRC Disown Chevron Over Poor Implementation

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…..How Chevron, Olu of Warri Palace Collude To Circumvent NUPRC recommendations, PIB Laws     The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have disowned the American oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) over the poor implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act in its areas of operations in the Niger Delta. NNPCL and NUPRC in response to the ongoing protests by the indigenes of Ugborodo, Deghele and Ugboegungun communities at the Escravos loading terminal, said the American oil giant should be held responsible for…

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American Petroleum Institute Denies Issuing BOSIET Certification To OPEANS Nigeria LTD

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  An American Petroleum Institute (API) has firmly denied granting any certification or approval to Opeans Nigeria Limited for conducting the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET). Opeans Nigeria Limited, a training provider with centers in Port Harcourt and Warri, had previously claimed to have received API certification, which caused excitement among its Executive Director, Ben Nwoye, and the company’s stakeholders. However, API has set the record straight, asserting that it has not accredited or approved any trainings conducted by Opeans Nigeria Limited. As a leading standard-setting organization…

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Prof Akpodiete To Appear As Special Guest Panelist At NIDOA Convention In Miami

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Professor Alexander Ataware Osondu Akpodiete is set to appear as a Special Guest and Distinguished Panelist at the forthcoming Nigerians in Diaspora Organization, America, NIDOA, in Miami Florida, United States of America. In a letter of invitation signed by NIDOA 2023 Chairman AGM Committee, Dr. Yinka Tella and Chairman Board of Trustees, Dr. Ezekiel Macham respectively, Prof  Akpodiete is to appear as a special guest and distinguished panelist and lead a session on ‘Growth Mindset: Leveraging Disruptive Technology and Digital Assets for National Development” at the convention. According to the…

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UAE/USA Cybersecurity Expert Heads To Jos University On A 2Day Lectures On Digital Forensic

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In his continued quest for Africa students to acquire more knowledge on cyber security, Prof Alexander Osondu Ataware Akpodiete, a Cybersecurity Expert has called on Nigeria students to be available at the Plateau State University, Jos for a two-day lectures on Disruptive Technologies, Threat Hunting and Ethical Hacking and among other topics. It would be recalled that, Prof Akpodiete had recently, in Zambia engaged African Law Students on the fundamental understanding of the basic principles of Cyber Security primer. Prof Akpodiete, a Juris Doctor, J.D at Law based in United…

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Nigeria Born, US Prof Of Law To Lecture African Law Students Via Google Meet Platform In Zambia

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    …. As Prof Alex. O. Akpodiete, Delta, Nigerian Born, USA, UAE-based University Professor Set to Mentor, Tutor African Law Students. …… World Renowned Professor of Law, Cybersecurity & Cyber Forensics Harps on Cyber Security Primer for African Law Students   By Victor Bieni, Asaba As part of efforts towards providing mentorship, tutorship to undergraduate Law students across the African continent, to compete locally and internationally with the fundamental understanding of the basic principles of Cyber Security in a broad overview, World renowned Professor of Cybersecurity & Cyber Forensics,…

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US Based Cyber Security Expert, Commends Honest Nigerian For Returning His Missing Iphone 13 In Abuja

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A Cyber Security Expert based in the United States, Professor Alex Ataware Osondu Akpodiete, J.D has commended a honest Nigerian who returned his Iphone 13 Pro Max that went missing at the Abuja International Airport. Prof Alex Akpodiete in a video sent to Politicsgovernance.com said, “Let no one tell you about bad things about Nigeria, we still have honest people in Nigeria. “I lost my Iphone at the airport, somebody found it and brought it at the ticket counter.” Ninja for Real, Ninja Always.   He said, “I want to appreciate…

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