The world’s attention has been focused on the European Union as it struggles to cope with a growing migrant crisis that has overwhelmed key members, redefined internal politics and posed a real threat to EU cohesion.

HONOURABLE Solomon Eke is the newly elected Executive Chairman, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. I saw his electioneering campaign agenda and I knew at once that he will do well in government.

These may indeed the best of times for former Governor Godswill Akpabio and his successor and political godson, Udom Emmanuel as their alliance is once again at play. The two leaders are enjoying the best of relationship, so to speak.

On December 20, 2010, Governor Rauf Aregbesola introduced Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme (OYES) as a “strategic youth management” initiative in fulfillment of his pact with the people as contained in his Six-Point Integral Action Plan. 

There is something to be said of the name “Joel”. Especially in the Bible, the name resonates eminence and a kind of Midas touch. “Joel” was the name of one of the minor Prophets and the others being Josea, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah etc.