The Daily Advocate News

  As the planned protest of August 1 approaches, the Yayi Liberators have issued a passionate appeal to protesters to reconsider their plans. In a statement released today, the group urged demonstrators to shelve the protest and instead engage in constructive dialogue with the government. According to the Yayi Liberators, the current political climate demands a peaceful and respectful approach to addressing grievances. "We understand the frustrations and concerns that have led to the planned protest," said Comrade Chief Ibrahim Fayomi Olumako, Convener of the Yayi Liberators. "However, we believe that meaningful progress can be achieved through dialogue and collaboration, rather than confrontation." The Yayi Liberators emphasized that the government has demonstrated a willingness to listen and engage with stakeholders, and that protesters should take advantage of this opportunity. "By shelving the protest, we can create a conducive environment for constructive

  In a bid to strengthen collaboration and support for women's participation in local governance, the Ado-Odo/Ota Women for Good Governance Citizens Group paid a courtesy visit to the Olota of Ota, Oba (Professor) Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, on Monday, July 15, 2024. The group, led by Adeshola Afariogun, Executive Director of the African Foundation for Environment and Development (AFED), discussed their mission and ongoing efforts to empower women within the Ado-Odo/Ota community. Their initiatives aim to promote transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in governance through various training programs and capacity-building workshops. The Olota of Ota expressed his support for the initiative, emphasizing the importance of women's active involvement in governance for the community's overall progress. He also suggested a tree planting project to combat climate change within Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, highlighting the environmental benefits and the importance of com

  Alhaji Mujahid Abubakar Dokubo-Asari on July 4th, 2024, welcomed a visiting research team from the esteemed University of Groningen, located in the Netherlands, to his residence in Obuama, Rivers State.  The University of Groningen, with a rich history spanning over four centuries, prides itself on excellence and has been associated with notable figures like Nobel Prize laureates Ben Feringa and Frits Zernike. The university is renowned for its groundbreaking research that addresses contemporary social issues, bridging the gap between various fields of study and connecting science with society. Their current research areas include Energy, Healthy Ageing, and Sustainable Society, with recent studies focusing on topics such as environmental sustainability, conscious living, and the impact of climate change on wildlife. Led by Dr. Dumebi Obute, the visiting team from the University of Groningen is conducting a comparative study on resource extraction, its environmental implications, and

  We have been made aware of a malicious and deceptive statement released by Cacus 7202, a group falsely claiming to have canvassed votes for our esteemed Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan Yayi. This group has the audacity to warn supporters of our distinguished Senator against attending events organized by any other group, claiming they are the only authorized body that can organize events in support of our senator. Let us be crystal clear: this is a blatant lie, and we will not stand idly by while Cacus 7202 tries to deceive and manipulate innocent people. We challenge them to produce concrete evidence to back up their outlandish claims. Their statement is a gross contradiction to the fundamental right to freedom of association, which they conveniently acknowledged but chose to ignore. We demand that Cacus 7202 shows pictorial evidence of the grassroots meetings they claim to have held with members, including the number of attendees. Their failure to do so will only confirm their dec