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Hon. Kenneth Gbandi extends heartfelt congratulations to distinguished individuals honored at the University of Calabar Alumni Association Asaba Chapter’s recent awards ceremony, held at Vienna International Hotel on December 20th. Among the esteemed awardees were H.E. Chief (Sir) Monday Onyeme, Deputy Governor of Delta State, Comr. Agbateyiniro Weyinmit Isaac, Hon. Commissioner for Youths, Delta State, and Hon. Prince Johnson Erijo, Chief of Staff to H.E. Rt. Hon. Elder Sherriff Francis Oborevwori Jp, Governor of Delta State Reflecting on the event, Gbandi, the former senatorial candidate for Delta North and a proud alumnus of the University of Calabar, expressed his joy…

The attention of the Collaborative Council of Nigerians in the Diaspora (CCND) has been drawn to the growing political crisis in the River State of Nigeria that has resulted from the decamping of 27 PDP members of the State Assembly. Carpet Crossing is not new to Nigerian politics, however, in this instance those involved are sitting State Assembly members who have been in the State Congress for less than one year. Although the consequences of this mass decamping are yet to be determined, we are certain that situations like this don’t yield positive results. The actions of these Assembly members have created a crisis of confidence which, not nipped in the bud, can…

Hon. Kenneth Gbandi, the Global Director for Gbandi-Ojiodu Diaspora Football Outreach and former senatorial candidate announced that 12 Deltans have be selected by the talent scouts to commence a pre European trials, three each from Akwukwu Igbo, Onicha Olina, Illah and Isele Uku following the just concluded *Gbandi – Ojiodu U-20 Inter-Community Diaspora Street Football Tournament* which held at Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North LGA,Delta State. Gbandi stated that the talent hunt selection is the first phase of the selected individuals journey into European football world as, their skills and discipline is what is most needed to keep and sustain them upon…

Ideas rule the world and thoughts decide the way of life and development of the people Time for Akwukwu Igbo restoration and reposition Akwukwu Igbo to join the League of Progressive Communities in Enu-Ani Eleazar Chibuzor Gbandi hails from Umu-Onai quarters in Akwukwu-Igbo, he holds a Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering, a B.Sc Degree in Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), an MSc in Business Administration, Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and PhD in Business Administration.  He is presently An Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin. He had held several managerial…

… Commends her for sponsoring Nigerian Diaspora (NIDCOM) Bill … Advocates the Urgent Need for full Implementation of NIDOCOM Board Delta born politician and administrator per excellence, Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Gbandi yesterday at the Delta State capital, Asaba, hailed Hon. Joan Onyeamaechi for sponsoring the bill that supports his long term advocacy for Nigerians in diaspora to have a legal frame work for Diaspora homeland development efforts and to be allowed to exercise their constitutional rights as Nigerians, especially during electioneering.  It was an epic home-coming for Hon. Gbandi, Nigerian’s longest serving diaspora leader, having served as the president of…

Special Guest of Honour for the Award presentation ceremony is Major General Raymond Nkem Ochei. The Royal Father of the day is HRM Obi Kikachukwu (JP), Obi of Ubulu Uno, 2nd Vice Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Ruiers. The Royal Mother of the day is HRH Omu Onyebuchibe Okonkwo, Omu of Obior The Chairman of the Day: Dr. Henry Nzekwu, CEO of Bridge Radio Asaba. HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu was awarded the Global Icon of African Cultural Heritage by the African Diaspora Living Legend 2023 Award Committee for her excellent service records in promoting African cultural awareness with…

The off-cycle elections in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa were another big joke by INEC as expected and INEC’s N305 billion budget and a questionable 2023 Election are more than enough for mass political apathy in Nigeria. The excitement over months and weeks of private and public assurances by INEC leadership headed by Professor Yakubu, that INEC to deliver free and fair elections backed by the new electoral law and the use of the Biometric Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) that mandated real live transmission of election results from the polling units as also outlined by INEC guidelines all came to empty promises…

ARA Awards 2023 was truly a night to remember for delivering on a promise full of chillaxation, thought provoking discussion on the theme “BEYOND WINDRUSH 75- AFRICAN RENAISSANCE” and networking opportunities. The Building Blocks Initiative, organising the annual Achievement Recognition Awards 2023 for the 20th time are very pleased to announce Hon. Kenneth Gbandi, Exemplary Diaspora Community & Political Leadership Recognition Award winner 2023 in recognition of his immeasurable exemplary community development and political leadership, and also serving as a great inspiration to the Nigerian diaspora communities and beyond: The annual autumn ARA Awards is organised by the Building Blocks…

– By Ralphs Okey Nwosu, National Chairman ADC Many may not have heard of Mrs Salomey Abu or may have forgotten her. She was one of many casualties of the dangerous, crooked and murderous twist that Kogi politics has become. She was a politically active Igala woman from Ochadamuihe town in Ofu local government area of the state. For daring to campaign and work for candidates of her choice in the 2019 general election, the power-mongers of the state, including those from Igala, eliminated her in a gruesome manner ostensibly to silence voices of dissent. Mrs Abu was burnt alive…

Nigeria is one of the most untapped hotbeds of sporting talent in the world and Here’s why is a big opportunity First and second generation Nigerians can be found at the top of almost every sport. To name a few:- Serie A top-scorer Victor Osimhen- England and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka- Champions League winner and Women’s Balon d’Or nominee Asisat Oshoala Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo- Former unified world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua- Former UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman- England rugby star Maro Itoje- Table tennis star Quadri Aruna. But there’s still a severe lack of quality…